Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc Grants

Grants to Worcester County nonprofits for youth-voice projects and programs that address the priorities set by the 2026–2027 YCI cohort of high school students: Education & Opportunity; Culture & Belonging; Youth Enrichment & Connection; Youth Food Security & Access; and Mental Health & Wellbeing. Eligible applicants: Projects must be led by organizations that are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or have a fiscal sponsor.; Organizations must be based in Worcester County.; Projects must benefit residents of Worcester County.; Total project budgets may not exceed $40,000.; Proposals must prioritize youth voice, meaning the project is designed by youth, led by youth, and/or requested by young people. Young people should have meaningful opportunities for decision-making within the project.; All applications must speak to youth voice in their proposal. Applicants should describe how youth will participate and what opportunities they will have to influence decisions related to the project.; Projects and programs must address the priorities identified by the 2026–2027 YCI cohort.; Finalists will be invited to participate in a conversation with the YCI committee on either January 20 or February 3.; Applications must be submitted online through the Foundation's grants portal (the Foundation requires an online application for all grant programs).. Geography served: Worcester County. Deadline: Applications for the YCI Fund are now open and close November 18, 2026..

Grants for nonprofits exploring or implementing an organizational restructure (merger/acquisition, parent/subsidiary, dissolution, new entity) or shared services among small nonprofits. Readiness/Exploration grants up to $10,000; Implementation grants up to $25,000. Decisions within two months of submission. Eligible applicants: Shared services collaborations are for nonprofits with operating budgets under $300,000; Not supported: mergers that involve a non-501c3 or will not remain a 501c3 once merged; Not supported: organizations not based in or doing business in Worcester County; Process: book a conversation with the Program Team by emailing grants@greaterworcester.org; eligible requests receive a brief form to complete; Grant limits by type: Readiness/Exploration up to $10,000; Implementation up to $25,000; Grantees take part in brief check-in conversations as the work evolves. Geography served: Worcester County.