Community Fund Grants

The Community Fund Grants by the Cambridge Community Foundation support nonprofit organizations addressing local challenges in Cambridge. With a focus on areas such as arts, education, and health, these grants empower entities to use funding for their operational needs. Organizations must have 501(c)(3) status and serve the Cambridge community. The grant process involves a review panel that assesses applications based on community needs and organizational impact, ensuring that funding aligns with the most pressing local issues.

Background
The Cambridge Community Foundation supports community-based nonprofit organizations that address local challenges and foster opportunities across the community.
Community Fund grants make investments in many areas, including:
arts and culture, child and youth development, community building and engagement, economic security, education, environment, food, health and wellbeing, and housing.
Organizations selected to receive a grant from the Community Fund may use funding at their discretion, including for general operating expenses.
CCF grant funding supports nonprofits that preserve strengths, address challenges, and foster opportunities for those who live in or rely on Cambridge. All Community Fund applications are read by a panel of community reviewers, who make recommendations for funding based on the work they feel best supports the needs of the community.

Eligibility

Applicant organizations must meet the following requirements to apply:Have an active 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or a fiscal sponsorSubmit no more than 1 application each cycleServe people who live in or rely on Cambridge

Ineligibility

The Community Fund does not make grants for any of the following purposes:Endowment campaignsCapital improvement campaignsReimbursement for events or activities that take place outside the grant period