Funding Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “With an average grant of $5,000 awarded annually, applicants can submit one request per year.”
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Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Individual scholarships
- Not eligible: Political activities
- Not eligible: Although there are many worthy endeavors, the Foundation generally does not invest in the causes listed below:
- Not eligible: Individuals including those seeking scholarships, fellowships, or sponsorships
- Not eligible: Alumni organizations
- Not eligible: Animal-related causes, example: rescue societies
- Not eligible: Beauty pageants
- Not eligible: Major capital or endowment campaigns
- Not eligible: Fundraising dinners or events and tickets to fundraising events
- Not eligible: Individual sports teams including youth sports teams and leagues
- Not eligible: Advertising and promotional items or merchandise
- Not eligible: Governmental and political activities or candidates for political office
Overview
BBCF Grants
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Bluestone Bank Charitable Foundation Inc
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: February 25, 2026
Summary
The Bluestone Bank Charitable Foundation supports local organizations through financial grants, prioritizing initiatives that aid low- and moderate-income households. Key funding areas include affordable housing, economic development, health services, and education. With an average grant of $5,000 awarded annually, applicants can submit one request per year. The Foundation encourages projects that create a positive community impact, although it does not fund individual scholarships or political activities.Overview
Bluestone Bank Charitable Foundation The Foundation was established for the purpose of being a partner for local organizations by providing financial support and in turn creating a positive impact for the communities we serve. Foundation resources are allocated with priority given to requests that benefit low- and moderate-income households and neighborhoods. To achieve these goals we have established funding priorities that include: Affordable Housing and Homelessness Economic Development and Community Partnership Programs Health and Human Services Programs Education, Youth, and Financial Literacy Special Project Funding and Capacity Building Funding and Administration The Foundation is funded annually through direct contributions from the Bank. The Foundation’s fiscal year is the calendar year. The average grants are up to $5,000 and successful applicants are limited to one grant per year. If renewed funding is desired, the organization must submit a new request each year. Unfortunately, it is not possible for Bluestone Bank to fund every opportunity presented. Submission of an application does not guarantee that a proposal will be approved, or that it will be funded at the level requested.Eligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.Ineligibility
Although there are many worthy endeavors, the Foundation generally does not invest in the causes listed below: Individuals including those seeking scholarships, fellowships, or sponsorships Alumni organizations Animal-related causes, example: rescue societies Beauty pageants Major capital or endowment campaigns Fundraising dinners or events and tickets to fundraising events Individual sports teams including youth sports teams and leagues Advertising and promotional items or merchandise Governmental and political activities or candidates for political office Churches and religious purposes Travel, including conferences, seminars, tours, and student tripsWhat Bluestone Bank Charitable Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 56
- Total given
- $212K
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Range
- $1,000–$12K
- By dollars: Massachusetts 96%, Rhode Island 4%. Top recipient cities: Attleboro, MA; Taunton, MA; Brockton, MA.
- 30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Central Square Congregational Church Ucc · Bridgewater, MA
f/b/o Bridgewater Food Pantry
$4,500
North Attleborough Department of Health · North Attleboro, MA
f/b/o Lenore's Food Pantry
$4,500
Plainville United Methodist Church · Plainville, MA
f/b/o Living Bread Food Pantry
$4,500
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