Cape Ann Community Foundation Grant

Cape Ann Community Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Cape Ann Community Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000
Last Updated: March 14, 2026

Summary

The Cape Ann Community Foundation is offering grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to support projects that enhance the quality of life in the Cape Ann region, including Essex, Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Rockport. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) charities and local government entities focused on regional promotion, economic development, and workforce training. This initiative aims to foster community growth and vitality through impactful projects.

Overview

The Cape Ann Community Foundation (CACF) is now inviting proposals for grants. Grants are awarded from the proceeds made from the Cape Ann License Plate and direct donations from the community. Our grants range from $2,000 to $5,000 for projects that support the Foundation’s mission to improve our regions economy and overall quality of life for the residents of Cape Ann in the following areas: Regional promotion: projects that support and enhance the quality of life for the Cape Ann region and the communities of Essex, Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea and Rockport; and promote Cape Ann as a desirable place to live, work, recreate and vacation.Economic Development: projects that expand employment opportunities and enhance the economic vitality of Cape Ann, including but not limited to projects that facilitate the start-up of new enterprises or the expansion of existing enterprises on Cape Ann. Training and Education: projects that support the training and education of the current and future Cape Ann workforce, including entrepreneurial training, to help Cape Ann residents succeed and thrive in the 21st-century economy.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible applicants include religious, educational, scientific and cultural institutions; poverty relief agencies; and in general any organization that qualifies as a 501(c) (3) charity and is based in or providing services to the Cape Ann community.Local governments and their subdivisions in the communities of Essex, Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea and Rockport are also eligible to apply for CACF grants.