The Bolger Foundation Grants
Funding Amount
Outright grants ~$10,000-$226,500; challenge (matching) grants larger
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Fact (page-stated in blog/awardee posts): active grantmaker with an open online application; Spring and Fall cycles; Spring 2026 already awarded ($623k outright to 37 orgs + $1.83M challenge to 49 orgs); outright grants range ~$10k-$226,500 with larger challenge/matching grants; capital projects only, 501(c)(3) required. Assumption/RE-SCRAPE (NOT page-stated): specific cycle deadlines and award cap not captured - re-scrape the Guidelines/Application pages. Status open (online applications accepted).
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How to Apply
The Bolger Foundation makes outright and challenge (matching) grants to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits for capital projects aligned with its focus on conservation, preservation, education, and health (including mental health). Two funding periods per year (Spring and Fall). Apply online via 'Submit Grant Application'; does not fund general operating requests. Grantees span NJ, MA, MO, TX, NM and beyond.
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