This is a one-time grant program made possible by a generous gift from an anonymous donor. Grants were awarded in 2019 to help hunger and homelessness organizations build capacity.
Grant Awardees
Boys & Girls Club of Worcester, $4,500
Catholic Charities Worcester County, $2,500
Central MA Housing Alliance, $5,000
Community Harvest Project, Inc., $5,000
Dismas House of Massachusetts, $7,500
Friendly House, $10,000
Growing Places Garden Project, Inc., $3,250
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Worcester, $2,600
Jeremiah's Inn, $3,500
Living in Freedom Together (LIFT), $10,000
Nativity School of Worcester, $1,500
Our Father's House, Inc., $10,000
Rachel's Table, $2,150
Regional Environmental Council, $10,000
UPC - Blackstone Valley Emergency Shelter, $2,500
YWCA of Central Massachusetts, $10,000
In its pilot year, the Creative Engagement Grant Program is intended to is intended to direct both financial and knowledge resources to select Worcester non-profit cultural organizations.
2019 Grant Awardees
Ecotarium, $70,000
Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester, $50,000
WCUW, Inc., $5,000
Worcester County Light Opera Club, $40,000
Worcester County Poetry Association, $40,000
Worcester Historical Museum, $60,000
2018 Grant Awardees
ArtsWorcester, $70,000
Crocodile River Music, $60,000
Main Idea/Render Creative, $30,000
Music Worcester, $70,000
Worcester Chamber Music Society, $70,000
Creative Spark Mini-Grants support organizations and individuals engaged in the creative sector with an innovative ideas that advances the City of Worcester's Cultural Plan. In 2019, applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.
2019 Grant Awardees
Creative Hub Worcester, $4,000
Gallery at the Aurora
Music Worcester, $2,500
Passage from the Stage to the Street
Seven Bridge Writer's Collaborative, $1,860
Program to Support Worcester Writers
Squares Squared, Inc, $5,000
POW! WOW! Worcester School Week
WCUW, $5,000
First Annual Hawthorne Street Festival
Worcester Chamber Music Society, $2,500
Expanded Cultural Concert Programming
In its pilot year, the Creative Spark Grant Program is intended to support organizations and individual artists who use arts and creativity to activate underserved populations and amplify under heard voices in Worcester.
2018 Grant Awardees
Ansaar of Worcester, $3,180
Social and Cultural Integration Outings for Non-English Speakers
Crocodile River Music/African Arts in Education, $7,500
African Music Series
Future Focus Media Cooperative, $7,500
Telling Our Stories
Girls Inc., of Worcester, $7,500
Indoor Mural Project
Mass Leap, Inc., $5,000
Youth Spoken Word Leaders Program
Eli Mateo, $6,925
KidsSTOMP
Music Worcester, $7,500
We Speak the Same Language
Saori Worcester, $7,500
Weaving Bridges 2020
Steven Schwartz, $7,500
Learning Life Skills Thru Magic
Seven Hills Foundation, $7,500
Creative Movement Dance Program
Worcester Earn a Bike, $1,500
Mural for Main South
A child’s first eight years are the most critical for human development, and we believe that building a solid foundation during these years is the most effective way to assure a healthy and productive life.
2019 Grant Awardees
Apple Tree Arts, $7,000
Head Start Preschool Music Outreach Program
Bancroft School, $15,000
Worcester Partnership (WP)
Center for Health Impact, $18,000
Enhancing the Future of Children through Cultural and Linguistic Navigation (EFC)
Community Healthlink, $12,500
Together For Kids
EcoTarium, $7,500
2020 Countdown to Kindergarten Program
Edward Street Child Services, $25,000
Early Childhood Matters
Edward Street Child Services, $58,000
Master Teacher Consultation Program
Family Health Center of Worcester, $15,000
Baby Café
Family Health Center of Worcester, $12,000
Centering Pregnancy
Hope Coalition, $15,000
Worcester ACTs (Addresses Childhood Trauma)
House of Peace & Education, $5,000
HOPE for Kids
Kennedy-Donovan Center, $10,000
Fostering Early Connections - Building Parent Confidence and Competency
Latino Education Institute, $25,000
Early Connections Program
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester, $5,000
English Language Literacy for Immigrants and Refugee Parents Helping Schoolchildren
Pernet Family Health Service, Inc., $15,000
Mental Health Collaborative
Rainbow Child Development Center, $23,000
Early Education Programs
Reach Out and Read, $10,000
Worcester Rx for Success
The CASA Project, $25,000
Early Childhood Support Services
Together for Kids Coalition, $22,000
Early Childhood Strategic Plan Implementation
United Way of Central MA, $60,000
Summer Literacy Initiative - Funders Collaborative
Worcester Jewish Community Center, $10,000
Access to Quality Programming for All
Worcester Public Library Foundation, $5,000
2020 Summer Reading Program
Worcester Public Library Foundation, $5,000
2019 Summer Reading Program
2018 Grant Awardees
Apple Tree Arts, $15,000
Head Start Preschool Music Outreach Program
Bancroft School, $20,000
Worcester Partnership
Center for Health Impact, $18,000
Supporting Early Childhood Development Through Cultural and Linguistic Navigation
Community Healthlink (fs UMass Memorial Healthcare), $12,500
Together For Kids
EcoTarium (Worcester Natural History Society),
$15,000, Countdown to Kindergarten 2018/2019
$10,000, EBT Access Program
Edward Street Child Services
$20,000, Early Childhood Matters
$55,000, Master Teacher Consultation Program
Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc.
$15,000, Baby Café
$10,000, Centering Pregnancy
Hope Coalition (fs UMass Memorial), $20,000
Worcester ACTs (Addresses Childhood Trauma)
Kennedy-Donovan Center, $12,000
Fostering Early Connections - Building Parenting Confidence and Competence
Latino Education Institute (fs Worcester State Foundation), $25,000
Early Connections Program
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester, $5,000
English Language Literacy for Immigrants and Refugee Parents Helping Schoolchildren
Pernet Family Health Service, Inc., $22,500
Early Childhood Development Program
Rainbow Child Development Center, $18,000
Early Education Program
Reach Out and Read, $10,000
Worcester Rx for Success!
The CASA Project, $25,000
Early Childhood Support Services
Tri-Community YMCA, $10,000
Strengthening Families
United Way of Central Massachusetts, $60,000
Summer Learning Collaborative
Worcester Jewish Community Center, $10,000
Scholarships for Afterschool and Summer Childcare Programs
Worcester Public Library, $5,000
2018 Summer Reading Program
2017 Grant Awardees
The CASA Project $25,000
Operating Support
EcoTarium $7,500
2017 Countdown to Kindergarten (C2K)
Edward Street Child Services Inc
Early Childhood Matters $20,000
Master Teacher Consultation Program $55,000
Family Health Center of Worcester
Baby Cafe $15,000
Centering Pregnancy $10,000
Guild of St. Agnes $15,000
Teacher Education
HOPE Coalition $20,000
Implementation of Worcester ACTs
Horizons for Homeless Children $8,000
Central Region Playspace Program
House of Peace and Education $10,000
HOPE for Kids, Pals Program
Jewish Family & Children's Service, Inc. $10,000
School Consultation Program-Worcester
Latino Education Institute of Worcester State University $25,000
LEI Family Engagement Initiative
Pernet Family Health Service $10,000
Program Expansion for Early Intervention
Rainbow Child Development Center $18,000
Early Education Program
Tri-Community YMCA $10,000
Strengthening Families
United Way of Central Massachusetts $60,000
Summer Learning Collaborative
Worcester Comprehensive Education & Care, Inc. $7,500
Teen Parent Support Program
Worcester Public Library Foundation $5,000
2017 Summer Reading Program |
Fairlawn Foundation grants promote excellence and innovation in healthcare delivery, education and research in the Worcester area.
2019 Grant Awardees
Anna Maria College, $37,500
Fairlawn Psychology Pipeline Expansion
Boys & Girls Club of Worcester, $20,000
Behavioral Specialist and Peer Mentoring
HOPE Coalition, $75,000
Worcester ACTs Evaluation
Open Sky Community Services, $75,000
Mental Health Career Pipeline Project
The CASA Project, $80,000
Mental Health Services for Children in Foster Care
UMass Memorial Foundation, $45,000
UMMS Shriver Center/ Sibling Support Program
2018 Grant Awardees
Arms With Ethics, $25,000
Worcester Veteran Engagement Program
The Bridge of Central Massachusetts, $35,000
Creation of a Collaborative Pipeline to Increase Mental Health Staff
The CASA Project, $90,000
Mental Health Services for Vulnerable Children: A CASA/FSCM/DCF Collaboration
Children's Friend, Inc., $49,500
The Gender Wellness Initiative - LGBTQI Community and School-Based Outreach and Support Services
HOPE Coalition, $85,000
Worcester ACTs (Addresses Childhood Trauma)
Y.O.U., Inc., $75,000
Increased Access to Child Psychiatry
This fund was created by the Class of 1966 to promote innovative school-based educational projects in Killingly, CT.
2019 Grant Awardees
Goodyear Early Childhood Center
Hydroponic Garden $285 |
Killingly Central School
Art Room Expansion $300
Killingly High School
Listening to Learn Program $300
The Cold War in Eastern Connecticut $250
Technology Student Association (TSA) $500
Killingly Intermediate School
Exploring the World Thru Virtual Reality - Part 2 $570
After-School Theater Program $600
Killingly Memorial School
Where in the World is K.M.S? $222
Reflex Math for Fourth Graders $280
Promethean Activotes Polling Software $300
New Haven Symphony Orchestra Field Trip for Grade 3 $336
The World Almanac Kids Online Resource Tool $380
2018 Grant Awardees
Killingly Central School
Music Program Enhancements $225
Expansion of Art Centers $650
Online Teacher Resource Subscription for Elementary School Staff $405
Killingly High School
Introducing the 2018 Connecticut Nutmeg Award Winners $350
The Cold War in Eastern Connecticut $250
Technology Student Association (TSA) $600
Killingly Intermediate School
Unlock Learning $300
Exploring the World Thru Virtual Reality $450
Established in 1977, the Jeppson Memorial Fund supports civic and community projects that make life better for the citizens of Brookfield.
2019 Grant Awardees
A.P.P.L.E. Seed, Inc. $1,500
Apple Country Radio
Audio Journal, Inc. $1,000
Radio Reading
Merrick Public Library $1,120
Historical Programming
Second Chance Animal Shelter $1,200
Homebound to the Rescue
Town of Brookfield $5,000
Lewis Field |
2018 Grant Awardees
A.P.P.L.E. Seed, Inc. $1,500
The Brookfield Citizen
A.P.P.L.E. Seed, Inc. $1,500
Tree Planting Project
Audio Journal, Inc. $1,000
Radio Reading
Council on Aging, Brookfield $200
Gravestone Stone Girls history program
Second Chance Animal Shelter $1,000
Homebound to the Rescue
Tantasqua Education Foundation $2,000
Public School Program Support |
The Leicester Savings Bank Fund supports projects and programs benefiting residents of Leicester.
2019 Grant Awardees
Audio Journal Inc, $1,000
The Leicester Connection
Harvest Fair Committee, $3,500
Leicester Harvest Fair
Hearts for Heat, Leicester Chapter, $5,000
Fuel Assistance
Leicester Council on Aging, $7,000
Outreach Coordinator
Leicester Historical Society, $5,000
Swan Tavern Preservation
Leicester Middle School Council, $1,000
LMS CommuniTeen
Leicester Police Department
D.A.R.E., $5,000
Equipment Purchase, $4,310
Leicester Summer Concert Series Committee, $3,000
Operational Support
Massachusetts Audubon Society, $2,000
Supporting Science Learning
Second Chance Animal Shelter, $1,000
Homebound to the Rescue
Senior Citizen Club of Leicester, $2,000
Entertainment Series
Town of Leicester - Burncoat Park Sports Planning Committee, $4,000
Operational Support
2018 Grant Awardees
Audio Journal Inc, $1,000
The Leicester Connection
Harvest Fair Committee, $3,500
Leicester Harvest Fair
Leicester Christmas Display, Inc., $5,000
Operational Support
Leicester Council on Aging, $7,000
Outreach Coordinator
Leicester Little League, Inc., $5,000
Equipment Purchase
Leicester Middle School Council, $1,000
LMS CommuniTeen
Leicester Summer Concert Series Committee, $2,000
Operational Support
Make-a-Change, Inc., $1,000
Program Support
Massachusetts Audubon Society, $3,000
Supporting Science Learning
Second Chance Animal Shelter, $2,000
Homebound to the Rescue
Senior Citizen Club of Leicester, $2,000
Entertainment Series
St. Joseph and St. Pius X Parishes, $3,220
Operational Support
Talk, Tears and Tea, $1,000
Operational Support
Town of Leicester - Burncoat Park Sports Planning Committee, $5,000
Operational Support
The Mary B. Grogan Fund for Youth is a permanent charitable resource to benefit young residents of Millbury, Massachusetts.
2019 Grant Awardees
Assumption School, $1,000
School Gardening Program
Millbury Memorial Jr./Sr. High School, $1,000
Earth Links Project
Millbury Public Library, $930
Support for Public Programming
2018 Grant Awardees
Millbury Memorial Jr./Sr. High School, $1,000
Earth Links Project
Millbury Public Library, $800
Support for Public Programming
Greater Worcester Community Foundation sets aside $50,000 to award Mini Grants in amounts up to $3,000 for low cost projects or initiatives that help organizations improve their ability to do their work.
2019 Grant Awardees
Edward Street Child Services Inc, $5,000
Together for Kids Coalition - Strategic Planning Process
Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts, $5,000
Development of a Strategic Planning Framework
Jane Fund of Central Massachusetts, $4,000
Strategic Planning
Mandaean Community of Massachusetts, $3,500
Community Courses
Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children, $1,500
Public Screening of "No Small Matter"
Massachusetts Education and Career Opportunities, Inc., $5,000
Feasibility Study
Nipmuc Indian Development Corporation, $3,000
Design Services for Reservation Commercial Kitchen
Pernet Family Health Service, $1,600
Mental Health First Aid Training for Staff
Pleasant Street Neighborhood Network Center, $5,000
Education & Workforce Training Series
Regional Environmental Council, $5,000
Strategic Planning
Technocopia, $3,000
Youth Programming
Tower Hill Botanic Garden (Worcester County Horticultural Society), $4,100
Visitor Interaction Training
United Way of Central Massachusetts, $1,500
Incentivizing Flu Vaccinations for WPS Students
WICN Public Radio, $3,000
Grant Writing Professional
Worcester Community Action Council, $5,000
Worcester Economic Mobility Mentoring Pilot
Worcester Community Skateshop, $5,000
Pilot Project Summer Program for Youth
Worcester Roots, $3,500
Professional Development to Support Executive Transition
Worcester Youth Center Inc, $5,000
Academic Support Technology Upgrade
2018 Grant Awardees
All Out Adventures, Inc. $1,000
Adaptive Cycling in the Blackstone Valley
Community Harvest Project, Inc. $1,000
Preventative Deer Fencing
Dismas House of Central Massachusetts $1,000
Grey Water Pilot Project
Spanish American Center $3,800
Board Development Initiative
Tasks for Transit, Inc. $3,000
Job Fare Program
Worcester Center for Crafts $3,400
New Marketing Collaborative for Summer Youth Programs
Worcester Chamber Music Society $2,000
Video Marketing Project
Worcester Youth Center Inc. $3,500
Work Readiness Expansion
Worcester Schubertiad $675
Fundraising Consultant
The Fund to End Hunger awards grants to the Hunger-Free Network of the Worcester County Food Bank and other nonprofit organizations. The Fund seeks creative solutions that share the vision of creating hunger-free communities of tomorrow and work towards that goal.
2019 Grant Awardees
Boys & Girls Club of Worcester, $3,000
Kids Cafe Program
Catholic Charities Worcester County, $3,000
Emergency Services
Community Legal Aid, $3,000
Hunger Relief Project
Dismas House of Central Massachusetts, $3,000
Equipment Purchase
El Buen Samaritano, $2,900
Food Program
Family Health Center of Worcester, $3,000
Nutrition Program
Friendly House, $3,000
Food Program
Growing Places Garden Project, Inc., $3,000
Program Support
Highland Baptist Church Pantry, $3,000
Food Program
Net of Compassion, $3,000
Main Street Saturday program
Opening Heaven's Door Ministries, $3,000
Equipment Purchase
Our Father's House, Inc., $3,575
Equipment Purchase
Pernet Family Health Service, $3,000
Emergency Assistance Program
Rachel's Table, $1,500
Operating Support
Rainbow Child Development Center, $3,000
Program Support
Regional Environmental Council, $3,000
Worcester School Gardens Network
Spanish American Center, $3,000
Nutrition Education
Tasks for Transit, Inc., $1,000
WRTA Single-Day Pass Program
United Way of Tri-County, $3,360
Wheat Community Connections
Winchendon Community Action Committee, Inc. $3,000
Community Gardens
Worcester Community Action Council, $3,000
Culinary Job Training
YWCA of Central Massachusetts, $1,575
Equipment Purchase
2018 Grant Awardees
AIDS Project Worcester, $3,000
Nutrition Program
Boys & Girls Club of Worcester, $3,000
Kids Cafe Program
Building Futures, Inc., $1,500
A Better Life Program
Catholic Charities Worcester County, $1,000
Emergency Stabilization and Homelessness Prevention Program
Centro, Inc., $2,000
Food Pantry
Community Harvest Project, Inc., $3,000
CRAVE Program
Dismas House of Central Massachusetts, $3,000
Recovery Grows Worcester
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, $3,000
Nutrition Program
Friendly House, $3,000
Food Pantry
Gardner Community Action Committee, Inc., $1,500
Tasting Tuesday
Gardner Public Schools, $2,500
Food Services Program- Equipment Purchase|
Growing Places Garden Project, Inc., $3,000
North Central Healthy Food System Coordinator
Jeremiah's Inn, $2,500
Garden-to-Table Initiative
Milford Youth Center, $3,000
Milford Youth Center Food Services Program
Montachusett Opportunity Council, $1,900
CARE AIDS Services Program
Muslim Community Link, $2,400
Equipment Purchase
Pernet Family Health Service, $2,000
Food Pantry
Rachel's Table, $1,500
Program Support
Rainbow Child Development Center, $2,820
Seeds to Health Program
Regional Environmental Council, $3,000
UGROW Pilot Program
Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts, $1,500
Cultural Food Programming
Spanish American Center, $1,500
Feeding Programs
Tasks for Transit, Inc., $1,000
One Day Bus Pass Program
Tri-Parish Community Church Food Pantry, $2,500
Hardwick Food Pantry -Summer Farmers' Market
United Way of Tri-County, $3,600
Wheat Community Connections
Veterans, Inc., $4,000
Food Services Program
Worcester Community Action Council, $1,120
Head Start Garden
Webster Public Schools, $6,850
Equipment purchase