Woods Hole Foundation Grant

The Woods Hole Foundation Grant offers funding to local non-profit organizations primarily serving the Woods Hole/Falmouth area. Since 1979, it has supported various community initiatives, with typical grants ranging from $250 to $5,000. The annual application period runs from January 1 to March 31, with funds awarded in mid-May. The Foundation encourages proposals that address specific projects, including support for events or capital improvements, while also considering general program support.

Since 1979, the focus of grants made by the Woods Hole Foundation has evolved to match community needs. Grants have ranged from the preservation of buildings used by area non-profits, to operating funds for local service organizations. All grants are intended to maintain and improve the quality of life and character of our community.
In general, our annual application period is January 1 to March 31. Successful applicants receive grant funds in mid-May.
Funding
Typical grants range from $250 to $5000. We receive approximately 50 worthy requests each year, and often cannot fund or fully fund all of these requests. We appreciate organizations that have clearly defined, reasonable requests.

Eligibility

Woods Hole Foundation accepts funding proposals from local non-profit organizations and gives preference to organizations serving primarily the Woods Hole/Falmouth area.Applicants must be public entities or local non-profit organizations that are tax-exempt under the provisions of the IRS code, Section 501(c)(3). If this is your first submission to the Woods Hole Foundation, please include a copy of your tax-exempt IRS 501(c)(3) letter with your application.Previous grant recipients are eligible to re-apply, however, your application should include a description of how your last award was utilized.Preference will be given to proposals with a specific project in mind (e.g. equipment, support for a special event, or a speaker), however, requests for general program support will be considered.If your proposal is related to COVID impacts, be as specific as possible about the impact, the nature of your organization's need, and any other income the organization has received to ameliorate the COVID losses.Requests for capital improvements to buildings used by area non-profits will be considered. Special consideration will be given to buildings of historical significance that add to the character of the community.Applications for projects involving the cooperation between community organizations are encouraged.Consideration will be given to the number of people who benefit from the activities of the requesting organization.