The Mabel Louise Riley Foundation is excited to announce the Family Strengthening Small Grants Fund to support activities and projects in the greater Dudley area that build, strengthen, and support families.
Donor Name: Mabel Louise Riley Foundation
State: Massachusetts
City: Roxbury and Dorchester
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/30/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Priorities
The Family Strengthening Small Grants Fund will give high priority to projects and activities which focus on:
- mending the social fabric of the neighborhood;
- building, strengthening, and supporting personal and family development;
- broadening the horizons of individuals and families;
- removing barriers to employment;
- increasing parental involvement;
- beautifying outdoor spaces; and
- community engagement.
Strategies might include:
- out-of-school activities for youth or intergenerational activities;
- parenting seminars;
- life skills workshops (cooking, sewing, etc.);
- support groups and services for single parents;
- community support for reintegrating residents from situations such as recovery, incarceration, etc.; or
- neighborhood cleanups.
Funding Information
- Anticipated funding will be in the range of $500 – $5,000 per grant.
- All grants are expected to be completed within a 12-month period from the date of receipt.
Eligibility Criteria
The Small Grants Fund will provide funding to proposals that are developed and carried out by resident volunteers who live in the Greater Dudley area of Roxbury and Dorchester, Massachusetts. In addition to resident volunteers, volunteer-run neighborhood groups and associations in the Greater Dudley area are also eligible. Nonprofit 501(c)(3) status is not required, but has to be organized for charitable activities for the benefit of families and neighborhoods. Large social service agencies, community-based organizations, and for-profit entities are not eligible.
For more information, visit Mabel Louise Riley Foundation.
