SCBA Grant Funding

Mission: Support youth development programs across the South Coast through scholarships, program funding, or career development.

Geographic Scope

• South Coast region (Massachusetts)

Focus Areas

• Youth development programs
• Educational resources and academic performance
• Career readiness and workforce training
• Mentorship opportunities
• Social and emotional well-being
• Scholarships
• Program funding
• Career development

Eligibility

• Organization Type: Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (or organizations with equivalent nonprofit status)
• Program Focus: Programs serving youth in the following age groups:
  • Elementary School (ages 5–10)
  • Middle School (ages 11–13)
  • High School (ages 14–18)
  • Young Adults (ages 19–24)
  • Other youth populations

Program Requirements

• Application must be complete; incomplete applications may not be considered
• Programs should align with SCBA's mission to empower youth through scholarships, program funding, or career development
• Applicants must provide measurable indicators for tracking program success
• Applicants should demonstrate a plan for sustaining the program beyond SCBA funding

Contact Information

Address: 128 Union Street, Suite 500, New Bedford, MA 02740

Organization Information

• Southcoast Business Alliance is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
• All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law

Application Process

Complete the online application form with all required information. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Required Information

1. Organization Information

• Organization Name
• Mailing Address
• Website (if applicable)
• Primary Contact Name & Title
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Organization's Mission Statement
• 501(c)(3) registration status (with explanation if not registered)

2. Program Information

• Program Name
• Amount of Funding Requested
• Program Start and End Dates
• Program description (500 words maximum)
• Alignment with SCBA's mission explanation
• Target population(s) of youth served (select all applicable age groups)
• Number of youth anticipated to be served

3. Program Impact & Outcomes

• Key outcomes to be achieved (select all applicable):
  • Increased access to educational resources
  • Improved academic performance
  • Career readiness & workforce training
  • Increased mentorship opportunities
  • Enhanced social and emotional well-being
  • Other
• Measurable indicators for tracking program success
• Plan for sustaining the program beyond SCBA funding

4. Budget & Funding Details

• Total Program Budget
• Funding Breakdown by category:
  • Staffing
  • Program Materials/Supplies
  • Transportation
  • Scholarships/Direct Support
  • Other (specify)
• History of previous SCBA funding (if applicable)
• Description of past funding use and outcomes (if applicable)
• Other funding sources supporting the program (select all applicable):
  • Private Donations
  • Government Grants
  • Corporate Sponsorships
  • Other Nonprofit Grants
  • Other

5. Additional Information

• Challenges or barriers faced in serving youth
• How the organization measures and reports on program impact
• Any other information about the organization or program
• Point of contact within an SCBA member organization (if applicable)

6. Signature & Agreement

• Typed signature and name
• Title
• Date
• Certification that information is accurate and funds will be used as outlined