The Arc of Massachusetts Community Bridging Grant

The Arc of Massachusetts Community Bridging Grant aims to foster relationships between individuals with and without developmental/intellectual disabilities. Offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, these grants support community organizations in creating inclusive activities. With funding of up to $7,000, projects that engage a diverse range of participants across different community settings are encouraged, promoting social connections and enhancing quality of life for individuals of all ages.

The Arc of Massachusetts’ Pathways to Friendship, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS), announces the availability of Community Bridging grants for FY2025.
The grants are intended for Community Organizations to demonstrate creative, intentional activities to advance relationships between people with and without developmental/intellectual disabilities.
For the purposes of this announcement, community organizations are those which typically serve all residents in a particular community or region, whether providing recreational, faith, arts, cultural, or other social activities.
Grants of up to $7,000 each will be provided for projects throughout the state. We hope to fund projects that have a diverse reach and that impact people with a variety of developmental/ intellectual disabilities of transition and adult ages and in different settings in the community.