Educationally Related Worcester Nonprofit Organizations Grant

Educationally Related Worcester Nonprofit Organizations Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: George I Alden Trust
Last Updated: March 29, 2026

Summary

The Educationally Related Worcester Nonprofit Organizations Grant, established by the George I. Alden Trust, focuses on capital needs for educational initiatives in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Trustees prioritize grants that enhance community support and education, providing funding primarily for capital projects. Organizations must adhere to specific eligibility criteria and grant cycles to ensure effective distribution of resources. This grant aims to foster significant educational advancements while honoring George Alden's commitment to community welfare.

Overview

NOTE: An organization, if not previously funded, must contact the Trust before submitting a proposal.One complete, hard copy proposal for the March, June, September, or December meetings must be received by the fifteenth of the month prior to the next quarterly meeting (e.g., February 15 for the March meeting). About George Alden established the George I. Alden Trust on August 24, 1912, for the general purpose of ‘the maintenance of some charitable or philanthropic enterprises’ with specific interest in ‘the promotion of education in schools, colleges, or other educational institutions.’ He had a particular interest in Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), vocational education in Worcester, and the work of YMCAs. Given the perpetual character of the Trust and the certainty that needs and priorities change over time, the Trust further provides that ‘Trustees shall have the widest discretion in their interpretation of the purposes of this Trust...’ The current Trustees continue the Trust’s historical grantmaking focus in five primary areas and in pursuit of Alden’s desire ‘to do the greatest good for the greatest number.’ Educationally Related Worcester Nonprofit Organizations Grant Grant Focus The Trustees focus their grantmaking on capital needs. They primarily make outright grants, but occasionally will issue challenge grants with the goal of helping an organization generate increased and broader philanthropic support from its constituencies.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Trustees are guided by George Alden’s interest in doing good for his community of Worcester, Massachusetts, and his interest in education. Consistent with past practices, the Trustees seek to provide capital project grant support for important and timely efforts in the Worcester community and the major educationally related nonprofit organizations that are undertaking them. Some of these grants may be one-time special situations. In all cases, Trustees look for, and take into account, the educational components of the project and of the requesting organization itself.Current policy is not to consider grant requests more frequently than three years from the date of the last grant award or one year from the date of the last payment, whichever is later. An eligible organization whose proposal has been rejected may normally apply again after one year.

Ineligibility

The Trust does not accept proposals from start-up organizations, public schools, or charter schools.The Trust cannot support individuals.