The Chatham Fund supports nonprofits with 501(c)(3) public charity status that serve the Chatham community.
Donor Name: The Cape Cod Foundation
State: Massachusetts
Town: Chatham
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/19/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Priority is given to proposals addressing one or more of the following: hunger; children’s needs; the environment; and other social needs including, but not limited to, housing, healthy aging, transportation, and economic security.
- Existing programs with a proven track record of success, including enhancements to the program
- Pilot projects and idea testing
- Program planning and development
- Organizational development and capacity building
- Events and one-time programs with specific community outcomes (e.g. educational/outreach program, symposia, and conferences)
- Equipment and technology essential to implementing a program
- Communication and outreach projects (e.g. public awareness or volunteer recruitment campaigns)
Funding Information
Grants from The Chatham Fund are generally between $2,500 – 5,000. The Chatham Fund typically awards about $30,000 in its annual round of competitive grantmaking.
Eligibility Criteria
The Chatham Fund is a town fund of The Cape Cod Foundation committed to supporting high-quality organizations making a positive impact to residents of the town of Chatham. Organizations can be located outside of the Town of Chatham, but projects and programs must specifically support Chatham residents.
Ineligibility Criteria
The Chatham Fund will generally not consider proposals for the following:
- Debt reduction
- Projects that will be completed prior to the grant award
- Capital campaigns or improvements
- Endowment building
- Monuments and memorials
For more information, visit The Cape Cod Foundation.
