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2027 Annual Grant Cycle

Offered by The Lenny Zakim Fund  ·  Boston, MA

Funder
The Lenny Zakim Fund · Boston, MA
Deadline
September 1, 2027
Award range
Not specified
Eligible areas
Eastern Massachusetts
Focus
Access to Food, Housing, and Economic Opportunity, Child and Youth Development and Education, Civil and Human Rights Advocacy and Support, Health Promotion and Accessibility for All, Organizing and Support for Immigrants and Refugees, LGBTQIA Community Support and Organizing
Populations
Immigrants and Refugees, LGBTQIA+, Low-income communities, Families affected by violence

About this opportunity

The Lenny Zakim Fund invites nonprofit grassroots organizations based in eastern Massachusetts to submit proposals during the annual grant cycle. Applicants must have operating budgets under $350,000 and either IRS 501(c)(3) status or a documented fiscal agent with 501(c)(3) status. Prospective applicants must attend an online informational session before applying. The fund supports work in seven primary areas including access to food and housing, youth development, civil rights, health promotion, immigrant and refugee support, LGBTQIA organizing, and violence prevention.

Access to Food, Housing, and Economic OpportunityChild and Youth Development and EducationCivil and Human Rights Advocacy and SupportHealth Promotion and Accessibility for AllOrganizing and Support for Immigrants and RefugeesLGBTQIA Community Support and OrganizingViolence Prevention, Criminal Justice Reform and Family Outreach

How to apply

Applications are handled on the funder's own website. Review the full guidelines and apply here: thelennyzakimfund.org/how-to-apply. Confirm the deadline and eligibility directly with The Lenny Zakim Fund before applying.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline for 2027 Annual Grant Cycle?
The application deadline is September 1, 2027. Deadlines can change — always confirm directly with The Lenny Zakim Fund before applying.
How much funding is available?
The award amount is not specified by the funder.
Where do I apply?
Applications are submitted through The Lenny Zakim Fund's own website or process — see the "How to apply" section above.
About this listing. The Lenny Zakim Fund's opportunity as indexed by Bespoke Grants (last verified April 29, 2026). Grant opportunities and deadlines change frequently — always confirm details on the funder's official website. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Lenny Zakim Fund.