M.S.P.A. Grant Program
Funding Amount
$500 - $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- Projects that will benefit agriculture in Massachusetts are encouraged across a wide range of agricultural enterprises.
Overview
Geographic Scope: Massachusetts
Focus Areas
The Society offers grants for projects that:
- Benefit agriculture practiced in Massachusetts in a manner that is both economically and environmentally sound
- Broaden knowledge of and support for farmers and farming in Massachusetts
- Would not be likely to receive funding from government or corporate sources, but where a grant from the Society would enhance chances of such funding through matching grants
- Stimulate research in new areas
Current Areas of Interest:
- Sustainable agriculture, including integrated pest management
- Projects that directly benefit the farming community (e.g., overcoming environmental problems)
- Projects with ancillary benefits such as preservation of farmland and open space
- Unique marketing ideas
- Education programs designed to encourage consumer awareness of Massachusetts farm products
Eligibility
Projects that will benefit agriculture in Massachusetts are encouraged across a wide range of agricultural enterprises.
What the Society Does NOT Fund
- Fundraising campaigns generally subscribed to by the public
- Building funds
- Endowments
- Regular budgets
- For-profit enterprises
Timeline
Applicants should anticipate a minimum of three months from the date of submission for grant consideration.
Contact
Questions regarding applications should be directed via the contact page at promotingmassag.org.
How to Apply
Application Process
- Download Application Materials:
- Download the Application Form (PDF)
- Download the Application Procedure Document (PDF)
- Review the Application Procedure Document carefully before completing the form
- Complete the Application:
- Complete the PDF application form electronically and save with your project name as the filename
- Alternatively, print and fill in by hand (email via contact page to request mailing address for hard copies)
- Assemble Supporting Information:
- Gather all supporting documentation as outlined in the Application Procedure Document
- Submit Application:
- Submit via the online portal or by mail (request address via contact page)
Required Materials
- Completed application form
- Supporting information (specific requirements outlined in Application Procedure Document)
FAQs and Resources
- Review the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page for common questions
- Links to grant-writing resources available on the website
- Contact the Society via contact page for questions not covered in FAQs
What Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 19
- Total given
- $271K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $1,000–$35K
- By dollars: Massachusetts 86%, New Hampshire 9%, District of Columbia 4%. Top recipient cities: Boston, MA; New Bedford, MA; Great Barrington, MA.
- 16% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
The Carrot Project · Boston, MA
To support the economic viability of ma farmers
$35K
Coastal Foodshed · New Bedford, MA
To fund the purchase of a refrigerated box truck
$30K
Conservation Law Foundation · Boston, MA
Operational support for its massachusetts legal food hub
$25K
Berkshire Agricultural Ventures · Great Barrington, MA
To support the continuance of providing business technical assistance to lodal farms…
$25K
Land for Good Inc · Keene, NH
To educate and support farmland owners in the commonwealth
$25K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Agriculture
- Environmental conservation
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