FY 22, FY 23, FY 24, FY 25, FY 26

This program seeks to develop, strengthen, and invest in community-led efforts to bring positive economic outcomes to communities that face historically disproportionate challenges to economic growth.

2024-2029 Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change (PSE) Full Grant

The MA CHHA Funds, through contributions to equitable systems across sectors and the explicit prioritization of people of color and older adults, envisions Massachusetts communities that are transformed so that all residents have an equitable opportunity to have the highest quality of life possible.

2025 Equity & Opportunity Grant

The ‘Quin Impact Fund creates positive social change by engaging ‘Quin Members in giving and community engagement, to support mission-driven organizations making a difference in our community by helping those in need.

2024, 2025 Beyond Pride Mini Grant

The Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement (MOLA) will award mini-grants to grassroots LGBTQIA2S+ community serving organizations. Funds will assist to implement projects, programs and initiatives that support the LGBTQIA2S+ community. These projects must address real LGBTQIA2S+ community needs and offer long-term benefits that are in alignment with community priorities and needs related to LGBTQIA2S+ advancement work.

2025 Menstrual Equity Training Series

MOWA creates opportunities, remove barriers, and provide resources — including sharing resources, advocacy initiatives, and legislative tools — to help women of all ages thrive and reach their full potential in our community. Through data-driven policymaking, equitable funding strategies, and partnerships with local, state, and national organizations, MOWA ensures that their initiatives are rooted in sustainable and impactful change.

2024, 2025, 2026 Miller Innovation Fund

The Herman and Frieda L. Miller Foundation supports organizing and advocacy for social justice in Eastern Massachusetts. It established the Miller Innovation Fund to complement its grantmaking and explore new approaches in the social sector.

The Fund seeks approaches that problem-solve, experiment, and test new ideas that can lead to breakthroughs in serving people that have been poorly engaged, served, or supported by existing institutions. At a more visionary level, the Fund hopes that some projects will help seed an agenda for reform.

2024, 2025 Harvard Allston Partnership Fund

The Fund was established to provide grants, pursuant to an annual public process, to non-profit organizations and community groups that will result in a measurable impact on the North Allston/Brighton community. The impact area of North Allston/Brighton is bounded by the Massachusetts Turnpike, Soldiers Field Road, Western Avenue and Market Street. Grants are intended to address community needs that may include:

2024-2025 Neighborhood Activation Grant Round 2 Grantees, Mass NOW + We Make Noise, Boston

The Neighborhood Activation Grant program (formerly the Neighborhood and Downtown Activation Grant) funds community-focused arts, cultural, and creative activations in public spaces that foster joy and strengthen community wellbeing across Boston neighborhoods.