Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation Grants

The Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation has been a pillar of support for over 25 years, focusing on education, economic development, affordable housing, and critical needs sustainability. By funding diverse initiatives, the foundation aims to enhance community well-being across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Grants range up to $10,000, with a commitment to assist qualified 501c3 organizations. This foundation's efforts are crucial in addressing ongoing challenges while fostering a more equitable environment for all residents.

For over 25 years the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation has provided funding and support to our communities.
Education & Literacy
Education is an essential foundation for prosperity and opportunity. We fund various types of educational support including early learning programs and initiatives, all levels of academic learning, workforce development, job training and more.
Economic Development
We fund activities and programs that work to improve the economic well-being and quality of life of our communities. Particularly those that focus on community development, diversification, creating and retaining jobs and building the local tax base.
Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing can improve the quality of life of residents leading to better health, adequate jobs, financial stability, security, and population diversity. We fund a wide variety of affordable housing initiatives including organizations and programs that provide credit counseling, homebuyer education, temporary and affordable housing solutions.
Critical Needs/Sustainability
The effects of Covid-19 and social injustice continue to be felt throughout our community and have negatively impacted many of our community organizations.
Funding Ranges/Restrictions:
In an effort to assist as many qualified organizations as possible within our market areas, our Foundation awards grants of varying sizes depending on the specific project being funded. However, please note the following:

• One-time Grants
• The average range for grants is up to $10,000.Successful applicants are limited to one grant per year.
• Large Dollar Multi-Year Grants

Our Foundation has a cap for the amount of multi-year grants issued annuallySuccessful applicants are precluded from receiving additional grants during the multi-year funding period.

Eligibility

Organizations must be a registered 501c3 under IRS guidelinesYour organization must operate in, or provide services to, the following communities:Massachusetts:Taunton/Attleboro Massachusetts Community: Attleboro, Berkley, Dighton, Franklin, North Attleborough, Norton, Plainville, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Taunton, and Wrentham, MassachusettsSouthCoast Massachusetts Community: Dartmouth, East Freetown, Fall River, New Bedford, and Westport MassachusettsRhode Island:Northern RI Community: Pawtucket, Burrillville, Central Falls, Cumberland, Glocester, Lincoln, North Smithfield, Smithfield and Woonsocket Rhode Island