Dedham Savings Community Foundation Grants (December 2026 Cycle)

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Community Foundation Grants for One-Time Projects Benefiting Disadvantaged Populations in Greater Boston

The Dedham Savings Community Foundation provides charitable grants to nonprofit organizations whose work benefits disadvantaged populations in communities served by Dedham Savings. The Foundation supports one-time, identifiable capital expenditures or projects and operates on a semi-annual grant cycle. For the December 2026 cycle, applications are due October 31, 2026.

Organization: Dedham Savings Community Foundation
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: Dedham, Needham, Norwood, Sharon, South Boston, Walpole, Westwood, and surrounding areas in Massachusetts

About the Funder

Dedham Savings is a community bank with a long history of supporting local organizations and strengthening the communities it serves. Through the Dedham Savings Community Foundation, the bank provides grant funding to nonprofits addressing local needs and improving quality of life for disadvantaged populations across its service area.

What This Program Supports

Dedham Savings Community Foundation grants are intended for nonprofits whose work benefits disadvantaged populations in local communities served by the bank. Funding is specifically for:

One-time identifiable capital expenditures
Project-based needs with clear community benefit

The Foundation does not support requests for operating expenses through this grant program.

Eligible Support Types

Capital expenditures
One-time project support
Charitable grants for nonprofit community projects

Eligibility & Preferences

To be eligible, applicants should:

Be a nonprofit organization serving disadvantaged populations
Operate in a community served by Dedham Savings
Apply for a one-time capital need or project request
Wait at least 24 months from the date of the last grant award before reapplying

Dedham Savings also notes that special consideration may be given to organizations that:

Have not requested funds within the last 24 months for Foundation requests
Have previously received support
Are located within the communities it serves
Align well with the bank’s philosophy of filling needs and benefiting local communities

Ineligible Requests

The Foundation does not consider:

Operating expenses
Requests outside the communities served by Dedham Savings
Repeat applications submitted within 24 months of a prior Foundation grant award

Funding Amounts

Dedham Savings does not publish a standard grant range for Community Foundation grants. Applicants should request support appropriate to the scope of the project and community need.

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Deadline: October 31, 2026
📅 Grant Cycle: December 2026

The Foundation operates on a semi-annual grant cycle.

Application / Request Process

Organizations seeking Foundation support must submit a Dedham Savings Community Foundation Grant Application Form through the bank’s community giving process. Applicants should ensure the request clearly explains:

The organization’s mission and community served
The disadvantaged population benefiting from the project
The specific one-time capital expenditure or project need
How the proposed request will benefit local communities served by Dedham Savings

For questions about Foundation Grants or Sponsorship Donations, organizations may contact the bank through its community giving page.

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.dedhamsavings.com/community/

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is a strong fit for organizations that:

Serve disadvantaged populations in the Dedham Savings service area
Need support for a specific one-time project or capital expense
Can clearly demonstrate local community benefit
Are seeking funding from a community-focused regional bank

Dedham Savings Community Foundation grants are best suited for nonprofits with well-defined project needs that improve quality of life in Greater Boston-area communities.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Competitive, deadline-based
Deadline: October 31, 2026
Grant Cycle: December 2026
Best Suited For: Nonprofits serving disadvantaged populations through one-time projects or capital needs in Dedham Savings communities

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