Parmenter Foundation General Grants Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
October 10, 2026
185 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Parmenter Foundation General Grants Program
Geographic Scope: MetroWest, Massachusetts
Funder: The Parmenter Foundation Inc
Mission: The Parmenter Foundation is dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations that provide high-quality, innovative hospice and palliative care as well as family bereavement programs serving MetroWest children, adults and caregivers.
- Children's bereavement
- Caregiver support
- Family bereavement
- Hospice & palliative care
Funding Focus Areas
The foundation awards grants to impactful nonprofit organizations serving MetroWest in four areas of support:Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations serving MetroWest families that offer innovative and compassionate programs in hospice care and bereavement
2026 Funding
The foundation announced 2026 funding for 23 outstanding programs at nonprofit organizations for a total of more than $400,000 in grant awards.Contact Information
The Parmenter Foundation 260 Boston Post Road, Suite 5 Wayland, MA 01778 (508) 358-3001 Website: parmenterfoundation.org- Reviewing publicly available information
- Talking with references
- Meeting with program founders and/or directors
- Attending program events
- Requesting further information as appropriate
Grant Governance
Grant applications are reviewed and vetted by a Grant Committee comprised of trustees, staff, volunteers and the executive director. The Committee may pursue discovery and due diligence which may include:The Board of Trustees votes on all grant proposals during its December meetings. For all grant submissions, it is within the sole discretion of the Board to approve, in whole or in part, deny, or request further information.
How to Apply
Grant Application Process
Timeline:
1. October 1 - Grant Applications Due
2. November - Grant Committee Recommendations Presented to Board of Trustees
3. December - Board of Trustees vote on Grant Applications and Applicants Notified
4. January - Grant awards mailed & grants announced
5. June 1 - Interim Reports Due
6. January 15 (following year) - Post-Grant Reports Due
Next Deadline: October 10, 2026
How to Apply
1. Visit the grant application portal or contact the foundation for application materials 2. Submit completed grant application by October 10th 3. Applicants will be notified of grant status in December 4. Grant funding is awarded in JanuaryRequired Reporting:
Note: Specific narrative questions and detailed application materials are not provided in the available website content. Contact the foundation directly for full application requirements and submission details.
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