Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Grant

The Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Grant supports 501(c)(3) public charities focused on preventing accidents and injuries on the water. Eligible organizations can apply for grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 for projects related to public education, community services, and health sciences research. The foundation particularly values initiatives that enhance safety and survivability in maritime environments, making a significant impact on coastal communities.

The Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a private charitable foundation. It supports qualified 501 (c)(3) public charities whose operations and programs meet the program focus and eligibility requirements outlined below.
Program Focus: The prevention of accident, injury and death primarily on the waters
Public Education and Training Programs aimed at safety on the waters
Community Agencies and Volunteer Services in Coastal Communities whose work includes the rescue and treatment of those injured primarily on the waters (e.g. Harbor Masters, Flotilla Commanders in US Coast Guard Auxiliary, State Environmental Police and others)
Academic and Medical Research related to life saving techniques, equipment and other measures to provide greater survivability in the event of accidents and injury
Health Sciences Research aimed at treatment and recovery from injuries incurred primarily on the waters (e.g. hypothermia, respiratory injuries, brain injuries from oxygen deprivation, and others)
Types of Support
Grant size may typically range from $5,000 to $50,000 in a single year.
Larger grants may be considered for funding over multiple years.
Grants may be for one-time projects, for equipment purchases, and for research activities.
Grants may be made for the "start-up" of programs but not typically for ongoing operating expenses

Eligibility

Recipient organizations must be recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code and "not a private Foundation" under section 509(a) of the Code. Alternatively, grants may be made to governmental units for charitable purposes.
The organization must be based in Massachusetts.Grants may be for one-time projects, for equipment purchases, and for research activities.

Ineligibility

Grants may be made for the "start-up" of programs but not typically for ongoing operating expenses.

Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) public charities (not private foundations) or governmental units working on preventing accident, injury and death primarily on the waters. Start with a one-page concept paper to the Executive Director; full applications are by invitation.