Henry H. Crapo Foundation Fund Grant

The Henry H. Crapo Foundation Fund, managed by the SouthCoast Community Foundation, aims to enhance the Greater New Bedford Area by supporting 501(c)(3) organizations. This fund prioritizes projects that demonstrate significant impact, excellence in execution, and address pressing community needs. Eligible requests may include program, project, or operating support, focusing on capital projects to strategically fill funding gaps. Note that grants are not available for individuals or small businesses.

The purpose of the Fund is to promote the well-being of the Greater New Bedford Area to support those 501(c)(3) local organizations that have the following characteristics relative to the core values of the Henry H. Crapo Foundation Fund:
Demonstrable impact on the issue being addressed.A commitment to excellence in its work.Ability to be a catalyst for larger change.Addresses a clear community need.Strategically filling a funding gap that is otherwise difficult to fill.

Eligibility

Only requests from 501(c)3 organizations will be considered.The geographical focus of the Henry H. Crapo Foundation Fund is the Greater New Bedford Area.Eligible requests may vary ( i.e. program support, project support, operating support) depending on funding criteria.

Ineligibility

The SouthCoast Community Foundation does not make grants to individuals.The SouthCoast Community Foundation is also prohibited from making grants or loans to small businesses.