Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

$5,000 - $20,000

Deadline

Expected ~February

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
February 27, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: February

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Other requirements

  • Operational Requirement: All applications must have one full year of operation including financial statements to be eligible to apply for funding

Overview

Geographic Scope: Greater Plymouth County, MA

Funding Period: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027

United Way of Greater Plymouth County is committed to creating lasting change through strategic funding aligned with four key focus areas.

Focus Areas

  • Financial Mobility
  • Youth Opportunities
  • Healthy Community
  • Community Resiliency

Funding Details

  • Total Initiatives Funded: 30 initiatives
  • Minimum Award: $5,000 per initiative
  • Maximum Award: $20,000 per initiative
  • Applications Per Organization: Agencies can submit one (1) application per Focus Area and a maximum of two (2) initiatives total

Eligibility Requirements

  • Operational Requirement: All applications must have one full year of operation including financial statements to be eligible to apply for funding

Required Documents

  • Most recent financial statements
  • Certification of Solicitation
  • IRS Form 990 or 990EZ
  • Current fiscal year budget for organization
  • Funded Partner Agency Compliance Agreement
  • Patriot Act Compliance Agreement
  • Initiative Budget Form

Contact Information

Dennis Carman

  • Phone: 508-583-6306, ext. 205
  • Email: dcarman@uwgpc.org

Carole Martyn

  • Email: cmartyn@uwgpc.org
  • Phone: 508-583-6306

How to Apply

Application Process

Important Dates:

  1. January 7, 2026 - Info session (PAST)
  2. February 4, 2026 - Financial Forms deadline (4 pm) (PAST)
  3. February 27, 2026 - Initiative application due (4 pm) (PAST)
  4. March/April 2026 - Site visits scheduled and conducted
  5. Early June 2026 - Funding announced

Note: The 2026-2027 funding cycle deadlines have passed. Contact the organization for information about the next funding cycle.

Application Steps

  1. Attend Info Session - Information sessions are held annually (check website for next session date)
  2. Receive Application Code - Application code will be sent following RFP Info Session
  3. Submit Financial Forms - Upload by deadline:
    • Most recent financial statements
    • Certification of Solicitation
    • IRS Form 990 or 990EZ
    • Current fiscal year budget for organization
  4. Complete Initiative Application - Submit via Foundant platform by deadline
  5. Site Visit - United Way will schedule and conduct site visits
  6. Funding Announcement - Results announced in early June

Submission Platform

  • Application Method: Foundant (online portal)
  • Application Code: Sent following RFP Info Session

Required Forms to Submit

  • Funded Partner Agency Compliance Agreement
  • Patriot Act Compliance Agreement
  • Initiative Budget Form

For Missed Info Session

If you were unable to attend the live Informational Session, contact:

  • Carole Martyn: cmartyn@uwgpc.org or 508-583-6306
  • Dennis Carman: dcarman@uwgpc.org or 508-583-6306

What United Way of Greater Plymouth County actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
20
Total given
$236K
Median grant
$7,788
Range
$5,851–$30K
  • By dollars: Massachusetts 97%, New York 3%. Top recipient cities: Brockton, MA; Quincy, MA; Plymouth, MA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 10% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Health Imperatives · Brockton, MA

    Address targeted needs

    $30K

  • Rose Conservatory · Brockton, MA

    Address targeted needs

    $22K

  • Brockton Area Multi Service Inc · Brockton, MA

    Address targeted needs

    $20K

  • Road to Responsibility · Marshfield, MA

    Address targeted needs

    $16K

  • Boys & Girls Club of Metro South · Taunton, MA

    Address targeted needs

    $16K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits

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