Babson Foundation: Competitive Grants Program

Babson Foundation: Competitive Grants Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Paul and Edith Babson Foundation
Amount: US $2,000 - US $12,000
Last Updated: January 08, 2026

Summary

The Babson Foundation's Competitive Grants Program supports entrepreneurship, youth development, and urban environmental improvements in Greater Boston. Focusing on three key areas—entrepreneurship education, community building through urban gardens, and violence reduction—this initiative aims to enhance the quality of life in the region. Eligible organizations must be located within Greater Boston, while specific individuals and certain types of requests, such as summer camps and scholarships, are not funded.

Overview

Mission The Paul and Edith Babson Foundation supports entrepreneurship and economic development, youth development opportunities, and improvements to the urban environment to enhance quality of life throughout Greater Boston. The Paul and Edith Babson Foundation’s competitive grants program focuses on three program areas: Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Programs focused on providing opportunities for youth and community entrepreneurship education, community economic development, job training for youth, and urban youth business and enterprise initiatives. Environment and Community Building Programs focused on community building through urban community gardens and urban greenspace initiatives. Violence Reduction Programs focused on domestic violence prevention and shelter, and gun control.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Geographic Focus:  Greater Boston as defined by Route 128.Communities bordering Route 128 will be included.Organizations located outside of Greater Boston will be considered by trustee invitation only.  Types of Support:  Unrestricted, special programs, occasional capital support.

Ineligibility

The following types of requests will not be considered:Summer campsSummer camp funding is done exclusively through Philanthropy Massachusetts’ Summer Fund. Support for specific individualsScholarshipsFilms/videosConferencesFundraising or donor cultivation