Organization: Middlesex Savings Bank
Opportunity Description: The Social Services Program funds projects and programs whose primary focus is on:
Shelter – including affordable housing, homebuyer education programs, foreclosure prevention and homeowner counseling programs, housing for the homeless, and emergency home repairs.
Hunger Security – including projects and programs to provide food for low- and moderate-income and vulnerable populations. Food pantries may apply, but the request must be for a program or other initiative, with no more than 25% of grant proceeds used towards the purchase of food related to the broader initiative.
Clothing and Basic Needs – includes projects and programs that work to provide clothing and personal hygiene products to low- and moderate-income and vulnerable populations.
Veterans & First Responders – including projects and programs that benefit the physical and mental well-being of veterans and first responders.
Foundation Directors will review each grant proposal for the following:
Confirmation that the organization is reasonably financially stable, with no overwhelming threats to their continued viability
Evidence of experienced leadership at the staff and board levels
Program uniqueness and the needs of the target population
Anticipated impact of the project on its participants
The significance of the grant on the organization’s ability to implement the project
A clear detailing of how results will be measured and communicated, and how success will be defined
Primarily benefits those within the Bank’s communities
The financial size and strength of the organization
The impact of the requested grant on the organization and/or project/program to be funded
Deadline: 8/1/2025
Geographic Scope: Massachusetts
Funding Ranges: up to $15,000
Apply here: Link to Application