Applications open for Community Impact Grants (Massachusetts)

The United Way of Greater New Bedford is seeking applications for its Community Impact Grants.

Donor Name: United Way of Greater New Bedford

State: Massachusetts

City: Selected Cities

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 04/06/2026

Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000

Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned

Details:

Community Impact Grants interest local dollars into communities by supporting programs that address targeted issues identified by United Way of Greater New Bedford. Grants are competitive with an open application process. This year, United Way of Greater New Bedford will focus its support on the impact areas of Healthy Community and Youth Opportunities.

The Community Impact Areas include:

Healthy Community: Improving health and wellbeing for all.

Nutrition & food security
Mental health
Maternal & child health
Substance misuse

Youth Opportunity: Helping young people realize their full potential.

Early education and childcare
In- school, after- school & summer learning
Literacy development

Financial Security: Creating a stronger financial future for every generation.

Financial education and coaching
Public benefits access
Homelessness prevention & affordable housing

Funding Information

Maximum: $25,000, minimum: $10,000.

Eligibility Criteria

Non-profits and public entities are eligible to apply for funding for one program or service.
Only one application per organization.
Proposals representing partnerships or collaborations are welcome. A clear backbone or lead fiscal agent must be identified and will be responsible for monitoring and reporting outcomes.
Applicants may apply for up to one year of funding. (Financial Security Impact Area – three years)
If your organization is currently receiving Community Impact grant funding, you are eligible to submit a new application if you have completed your mid-year grant report.
Proposed programs must benefit UWGNB’s service area of the city of New Bedford and the surrounding towns of Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Freetown, Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester, and Wareham.

For more information, visit United Way of Greater New Bedford.