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Grants and free programs for 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Massachusetts

4 verified programs limited to Massachusetts, with what each gives, who qualifies and how to apply.

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MVYRADIO Business Diversity Initiative

MVYRADIO (Martha's Vineyard, MA)For businesses and nonprofitsLocal programs in Massachusetts, Rhode Island

MVYRADIO gives a bank of free 15-second underwriting messages to businesses in its broadcast area owned by women, BIPOC, immigrants, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, LGBTQIA people, people with disabilities and veterans. Applications are reviewed quarterly by the station's Diversity Committee, which picks three applicants each round. Businesses apply through an online form linked from the program page.

What you get
A bank of free 15-second underwriting messages on MVYRADIO (in-kind, not cash); value not stated
Who qualifies
  • Businesses owned by women, Black, Indigenous or people of color, immigrants, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, LGBTQIA people, people with disabilities, or veterans
  • Located in MVYRADIO's broadcast area (Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod, Southeastern Massachusetts and Newport, RI)
  • Not already an active MVYRADIO client; priority to newer businesses without resources for paid advertising, and to registered businesses over nonprofits
  • Messages must follow FCC underwriting rules; some categories (e.g., tobacco, cannabis, firearms, gambling, political) are excluded
How to apply
  1. Read the program information and underwriting guidelines on the MVYRADIO diversity page
  2. Submit the online application form linked from the page
  3. The Diversity Committee reviews applications quarterly and selects three applicants each round

Checked against MVYRADIO (Martha's Vineyard, MA)'s own page on October 16, 2026.

Apply any timeCash plus in-kind

Price Chopper / Market 32 and Golub Foundation Community Support

Price Chopper / Market 32For nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in 6 states: CT, MA, NH, NY, PA, VT

Price Chopper, Market 32 and the Golub Foundation support organizations that improve quality of life in their marketing areas, taking requests for money or items through an online application. Stores also offer free ticket printing, cups and napkins for nonprofit fundraisers and food drives.

What you get
Amount or items requested; free ticket printing, cups and napkins for fundraisers
Who qualifies
  • Organizations in Price Chopper/Market 32 marketing areas (stores in CT, MA, NH, NY, PA and VT)
  • 501(c)(3) organizations must upload their federal ruling letter
  • One request per organization per fiscal year (May-April); submit at least 6 weeks before the program or event
  • Not funded: individuals, political campaigns, endowments, organizations outside marketing areas
How to apply
  1. Prepare your mission, population served, stores impacted, demographics, amount or item requested and recognition offered
  2. Apply for support online at least 6 weeks before your event
  3. Allow up to 4 weeks for a response; for free ticket printing, cups and napkins, speak with the local store manager

Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.

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Eversource Energy Foundation grants

Eversource EnergyFor nonprofitsOnly in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire

The Eversource Energy Foundation gives grants and sponsorships to 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Eversource's service territory in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire for programs aligned with its core focus areas. Typical grants are $1,000 to $10,000, reviewed on a rolling basis (8-12 weeks), and the application closes in mid-October for the current calendar year; one donation per organization per year.

What you get
Typically $1,000 to $10,000
Who qualifies
  • U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Eversource's service territory (Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire)
  • Request aligns with at least one Eversource Foundation core focus area
  • Not funded: personnel costs for specific positions, utility upgrades or energy-efficiency projects, bill assistance, walks and races outside signature events, personal expenses, individual fundraising
  • One donation per organization per calendar year; program or event requests at least 90 days in advance
How to apply
  1. Take the Eversource Foundation eligibility quiz on the charitable giving page
  2. If eligible, create or log in to a CyberGrants profile and complete the application (before the mid-October cutoff for the calendar year)
  3. Email Giving@eversource.com with questions; for small Community Grants, contact your state Community Relations representative

Checked against Eversource Energy's own page on October 16, 2026.

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Nike Community Impact Fund (U.S. cities)

NikeFor nonprofits and local governments and tribesLocal programs in 6 states: GA, MA, TN, OR, WA, MO

The Nike Community Impact Fund gives grants to local nonprofits and schools that make play and sport possible for youth in Nike's employee communities. In the U.S., applications open in January 2027 for Atlanta, Boston, Mid-South/Memphis, Portland/Pacific Northwest and St. Louis, through partner foundations. Nike employee committees review applications, and organizations are notified by the end of May.

What you get
Not stated
Who qualifies
  • Local nonprofit organizations and schools driving change in youth sport and play
  • Must be in an NCIF-supported community: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Mid-South/Memphis, TN; Portland, OR/Pacific Northwest; or St. Louis, MO
How to apply
  1. In January 2027, apply through the partner foundation for your city: Charities Aid Foundation of America (Atlanta, Boston, Memphis, St. Louis) or Oregon Community Foundation (Portland/Pacific Northwest)
  2. A committee of local Nike employees reviews applications; organizations are notified and grants paid by the end of May

Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.

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