Funding Amount

US $50,000 - US $125,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The HFCM Activation Fund Grant supports one-year projects aimed at enhancing community organizations' capacity and effectiveness. Eligible projects may include innovative health strategies, partnerships addressing key health issues, exploration of emerging health challenges, and improvements to service delivery facilities. Organizations are encouraged to consult with The Health Foundation at least 30 days prior to the LOI deadline to align their proposals with the Fund's goals.

NOTE: Organizations interested in applying are strongly encouraged to attend an online information session and contact the Senior Program Officer to discuss alignment of proposed projects with Activation Fund goals prior to submitting a letter of intent. We encourage applicants to consult with The Health Foundation staff at least 30 days before the LOI deadline.
The Activation Fund provides support for discrete, one-year projects designed to help community organizations move to the next level of capacity and effectiveness. This may involve one or more of the following:

  • Developing creative and innovative approaches to alleviate community health concerns;
  • Enabling partnerships with other organizations to address health issues with new strategies;
  • Exploring emerging health challenges and opportunities; and/or
  • Improving facilities to enhance or expand service delivery.

What The Health Foundation of Central Massach actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
23
Total given
$2.8M
Median grant
$109K
Range
$10K–$375K
  • By dollars: Massachusetts 100%. Top recipient cities: Worcester, MA; Southbridge, MA; Ware, MA.
  • 4% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 78% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation · Ware, MA

    Quaboag connector: developing a model for rural transportation

    $375K

  • Rcap Solutions · Worcester, MA

    Private well program to protect public health

    $300K

  • Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts · Fitchburg, MA

    North central ma coalition for employer-supported childcare

    $256K

  • Family Services of Central Massachusetts · Worcester, MA

    Family childcare success project

    $255K

  • Community Servings · Jamaica Plain, MA

    Food is medicine for central ma

    $250K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Capacity building
  • Community health

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