The Katharine C. Pierce Trust is accepting applications for its Grant program to provide support for women “in reduced circumstances, that their lives may be made more comfortable.” Special consideration is given to charitable organizations that serve elderly women.
Donor Name: Katharine C. Pierce Trust
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The Katharine C. Pierce Trust funds in two primary areas: Direct Service and Little Necessities.
- Direct Service: The Pierce Trust supports nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts, focused in the area of health and human services, to provide support to women “in reduced circumstances, that their lives may be made more comfortable.” Special consideration is given to charitable organizations that serve elderly women.
- Examples of support for organizations serving women include:
- Homecare supports for elderly women (congregate or non-congregate setting). Examples: organizations working to provide nourishing food, home safety evaluations, transportation assistance, and those working to reduce isolation, and address the physical and mental health of this population.
- Adult day health services for older women, and women with disabilities.
- Emergency assistance to women of any age. Examples: organizations working with women who have been victims of domestic violence, are being treated for substance abuse disorders, or may be unhoused/experiencing homelessness.
- Examples of support for organizations serving women include:
- Little Necessities: The Pierce Trust’s process for Little Necessities is administered by Mass Home Care, and is limited to members of Mass Home Care. This program gives authorized home care managers access to “last dollar” grants to help older women live safely and comfortably. A Little Necessity might be a microwave for someone unable to use a stove; a railing in the hallway to prevent falls; an air conditioner in the summer to prevent asthmatic attacks; payments towards chore service to clean up an apartment that has deteriorated; a security deposit needed to secure a new apartment; a mattress for someone who has been sleeping on the floor. This list is not exhaustive, but is meant to be demonstrative of the types of items that might be considered “little necessities.”
Funding Information
Direct Service: The average grant size for a one-year commitment is $10,000. The Trust cannot entertain applications for multi-year commitments.
For more information, visit Katharine C. Pierce Trust.
