Fred Harris Daniels Foundation: Capital Grants

Fred Harris Daniels Foundation: Capital Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation
Last Updated: February 14, 2026

Summary

The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation offers Capital Grants to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Worcester, MA area, focusing on building construction or improvements. These grants support sustainable solutions to local challenges, particularly for programs benefiting girls aged 10-14. Applications are considered annually, with funding typically spread over three years. Emphasizing arts, culture, education, and social services, the Foundation prioritizes projects near Worcester City, aiming to enhance community self-reliance.

Overview

Programs The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation provides grants in three program areas: Program and Operating Grants, Capital Grants, and Strategic Grants which focus on girls ages 10-14. The Foundation seeks to support sustainable, creative solutions to Worcester’s most pressing societal challenges by funding programs and institutions that help people become more self-reliant in their lives and communities. Capital Grants The Daniels Foundation provides capital grants to organizations located in the Worcester, MA service area that recognized as a 501(c)(3) corporation. Capital grants are for building construction or building improvements only; program operations or program improvements are not funded by capital grants. Grant payments typically are spread over three years and may not start immediately; all payments are scheduled at the discretion of the Foundation. Capital Grant applications are aggregated and approved once per year.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All applicant organizations must serve the people of Worcester or Worcester County, Massachusetts. Our specific focus is organizations that provide arts, culture, education or social services. Applicant organizations must be 501c(3) organizations or have a fiscal sponsor which is a 501c(3).