The Cambridge Community Foundation supports community-based nonprofit organizations that address local challenges and foster opportunities across the community.
Donor Name: Cambridge Community Foundation
State: Massachusetts
City: Cambridge
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Community Fund grants make investments in many areas, including arts and culture, child and youth development, community building and engagement, economic security, education, environment, food, health and wellbeing, and housing.
Funding Information
Applicant organizations may request up to $25,000 each cycle. In FY25, the median grant amount was $6,500 and the average grant amount was $8,941.
Uses of funds
Organizations selected to receive a grant from the Community Fund may use funding at their discretion, including for general operating expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
Your organization is encouraged to apply if it aligns with the following eligibility considerations:
- Nonprofit status
- Your organization must have an active 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or work with a fiscal sponsor.
- Application limit
- Each organization may submit only one application per year.
- Community connection
- Your organization must actively engage with the Cambridge community and serve people who live in or rely on Cambridge. Priority is given to organizations that have strong, ongoing relationships within the community.
- Other CCF funding
- If your organization currently has an active grant from another CCF program, please contact us to determine if you are eligible to apply for the Community Fund.
For more information, visit CCF.
