Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • These emergency funds will support nonprofit organizations that are directly supporting families and residents.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Unfortunately, we are not able to make direct grants to individuals.

Overview

The Framingham Emergency Relief Fund Grant aims to provide vital financial support to nonprofit organizations in the MetroWest region during crises. This fund addresses emergencies like natural disasters and public health issues by assisting organizations that deliver essential services such as meal preparation, health care, and legal support. It encourages community collaboration, allowing donations from individuals and businesses to enhance the effectiveness of local nonprofits in meeting urgent needs.

NOTE: We understand organizations may have identified emergency needs affecting residents of the MetroWest region. Please email to discuss your needs and potential opportunities to request funds.
MetroWest Emergency Relief
This fund was established to enable the rapid delivery of financial resources to MetroWest-based nonprofit organizations working to serve our communities during broad-based emergencies, including natural disasters, financial crises, and public health emergencies.
We will continue to assess the need to deploy these funds to respond to ongoing or new emergencies or crises impacting our region.
Money from the Framingham Emergency Relief fund will be used to support:
Identified nonprofit organizations who are providing direct services to support the families arriving in the community, including meal preparation and delivery, health services, case management services, legal support services, behavioral health services, etc.Identified nonprofit organizations purchasing food, household goods, hygiene items, medical supplies, etc. for the families in need.
The Fund will accept donations from individuals, businesses, and other foundations and is committed to working with the City of Framingham and local nonprofit partners to identify the greatest needs and care for our community in the most effective way possible.

Eligibility

These emergency funds will support nonprofit organizations that are directly supporting families and residents.

Ineligibility

Unfortunately, we are not able to make direct grants to individuals.

What Community Foundation for MetroWest Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
158
Total given
$3.6M
Median grant
$10K
Range
$5,040–$365K
  • By dollars: Massachusetts 97%, New York 2%, Connecticut <1%. Top recipient cities: Framingham, MA; Boston, MA; Waltham, MA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 39% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Framingham Adult ESL Program Fund · Framingham, MA

    Program Support

    $365K

  • Emerson Health Care Foundation · Concord, MA

    Program Support

    $211K

  • Waltham Boys and Girls Club · Waltham, MA

    Program Support

    $186K

  • Massachusetts Bay Community College · Wellesley Hills, MA

    Program Support

    $138K

  • Literations · Boston, MA

    Program Support

    $126K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Disaster relief
  • Hardship

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