Mary and Henry Flynt Grants
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
October 3, 2026
9 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Mary and Henry Flynt Grants
Funder: Williamstown Community Chest
Background: A generous bequest from the estate of Mary and Henry Flynt, longtime residents of Williamstown and devoted supporters of the community, created an endowment fund with a specified portion to be distributed annually as grants through a competitive process.
Geographic Scope: Williamstown, MA and surrounding area
Eligibility: Persons or entities (including the Town of Williamstown) that provide services to the town or its residents (although not necessarily exclusively)
Focus/Criteria: Applications will be reviewed based on how they "relate to the maintenance or improvement of the quality of life of the residents of Williamstown, defined broadly."
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How to Apply
Application Process
Applications are accepted online. Click the link provided on the website to access the Flynt Grant Application form.
Recent Deadline History:
Deadlines typically occur in early October annually.
What Williamstown Community Chest actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2020
- 17
- Total given
- $261K
- Median grant
- $12K
- Range
- $2,000–$57K
- By dollars: Massachusetts 100%. Top recipient cities: Pittsfield, MA; North Adams, MA; Williamstown, MA.
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