Theodore Edson Parker Foundation: Mini Grant

The Theodore Edson Parker Foundation offers mini grants up to $7,500 to support organizations addressing community needs in Lowell, Massachusetts. It encourages applications from non-profit organizations with tax-exempt status or fiscal sponsors that serve Lowell residents, ensuring balanced representation within their management. Mini-grant applications are reviewed quarterly, fostering a more equitable community.

Fields of Interest and Types of Support
In his will, Mr. Parker suggested that his trustees give special consideration to the welfare of children, disadvantaged young women, and the elderly. The foundation is especially committed to assisting these and other under-served groups, including refugees and immigrants, to create a more caring and equitable community. The foundation favors applications from organizations with balanced representation in staff and management, reflecting constituents served and the diverse community that Lowell has become.
In recognition of the needs of smaller organizations, the Theodore Edson Parker Foundation offers mini-grants for requests up to $7,500.
Mini-grant applications will be reviewed on a quarterly basis.

Eligibility

All organizations who have a non-profit, tax-exempt status, or who have a fiscal sponsor.All organizations who serve the residents of Lowell.Organizations who have not received a grant from the Parker Foundation within one year.

Ineligibility

No awards are made to individuals.

Organizations must serve residents of Lowell, MA; hold 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or have a fiscal sponsor; not have received a Parker Foundation grant within the past two years; and, if previously declined, wait one year before reapplying.