Funding Amount

US $2,500 - US $35,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

  • Based in our service area may apply

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
  • Tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: No grants will be made directly to individuals, public or for-profit businesses.
  • Not eligible: Sponsorships, field trips, pageants, sports teams, PTA/PTO requests and requests that support a single individual are not accepted.
  • Not eligible: We do not typically fund salaries or licensing fees.

Overview

The Reliant Foundation Community Grants support charitable initiatives from 501(c)3 non-profits in Central and MetroWest Massachusetts. Priority is given to programs addressing substance use disorders and mental health services for youth. Collaborations aligned with Community Health Improvement Plans are encouraged. Grants are not available for individuals, for-profit businesses, or funding specific salaries. This initiative aims to enhance the health and wellbeing of all community members.

Reliant Foundation awards community grants for charitable projects, programs and initiatives of 501(c)3 non profit organizations in our service area that improve the health and well-being of individuals of all ages in the Central and MetroWest regions of Massachusetts.
Programs that focus on substance use disorder (primarily the opioid epidemic), mental health/behavioral health services for children and youth, and programs and initiatives which reduce stigma around these issues will be given top priority.
Additionally, we may consider collaborations and programs aligned with the following CHIPs (Community Health Improvement Plans): Worcester, MetroWest, North Central and Greater Milford and/or the priorities of the Community Health Network Areas (CHNAs) win our service area, found here.

Eligibility

Non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 organizations based in our service area may apply. Organizations without tax-exempt status may apply through an established non-profit, tax-exempt organization that agrees to provide fiscal oversight.

Ineligibility

No grants will be made directly to individuals, public or for-profit businesses.Sponsorships, field trips, pageants, sports teams, PTA/PTO requests and requests that support a single individual are not accepted. We do not typically fund salaries or licensing fees.

What Reliant Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
59
Total given
$1.12M
Median grant
$18K
Range
$6,000–$50K
  • By dollars: Massachusetts 100%. Top recipient cities: Worcester, MA; Framingham, MA; Shrewsbury, MA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 27% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Advocates · Framingham, MA

    Supporting children in crisis with critical mental healthcare

    $50K

  • Abby's House · Worcester, MA

    Evidence-based support for improved health outcomes

    $30K

  • Anna Maria College · Paxton, MA

    Job opportunities in behavioral services (jobs ii) program

    $30K

  • CASA Project · Worcester, MA

    "shine the light" initiative

    $30K

  • Gaamha · Gardner, MA

    R.o.o.t.s. at evergreen grove program

    $30K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Mental health
  • Addiction recovery
  • Youth services

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