How much funding does B.A.A. Gives Back Grant Program provide?

B.A.A. Gives Back Grant Program provides US $5,000 - US $15,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for B.A.A. Gives Back Grant Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for B.A.A. Gives Back Grant Program?

Eligible applicants: All nonprofit organizations. Geography: Located in and serving residents of Massachusetts; Located in and serves residents of Massachusetts. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is B.A.A. Gives Back Grant Program offered?

B.A.A. Gives Back Grant Program runs on a twice a year cycle.

B.A.A. Gives Back Grant Program

The Boston Athletic Association

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Funding Amount

US $5,000 - US $15,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Recipients from the previous two cycles are not eligible.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

All nonprofit organizations

Geography

Located in and serving residents of Massachusetts
Located in and serves residents of Massachusetts

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Organization is not political.
Organization’s program advances the B.A.A.’s mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running, in order to build healthy communities.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Recipients from the previous two cycles are not eligible.
Not eligible: Organizations that were awarded grants in the Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 B.A.A.
Not eligible: Gives Back Grants cycle are not eligible to apply.

Overview

The B.A.A. Gives Back Grant Program, established by the Boston Athletic Association, supports nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts that promote health and fitness through running. Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 are awarded annually to initiatives that enhance community engagement and wellness. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) registered or public agencies and align with the B.A.A.’s mission to foster healthy lifestyles. This initiative plays a crucial role in expanding access to sports and building vibrant communities across Greater Boston.

About the B.A.A.
The B.A.A. Gives Back Grants program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that advance the B.A.A.’s mission of promoting healthy lifestyles and vibrant communities through running. Each year, these grants support local initiatives that expand access to sport, wellness, and community engagement across Greater Boston.
Through this program, the B.A.A. awards monetary grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 through a competitive application process open to all nonprofit organizations.

Ineligibility

Organizations that were awarded grants in the Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 B.A.A. Gives Back Grants cycle are not eligible to apply.

Full eligibility text

Registered 501(c)(3) or public agency; not political; program advances the B.A.A.'s mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running; organization located in and serving residents of Massachusetts. Recipients from the previous two cycles are not eligible.