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Cummings $35 Million Grant Program

Offered by Cummings Foundation Inc · Woburn, MA

Funder

Cummings Foundation Inc · Woburn, MA

Deadline

September 16, 2026

Award range

$10K – $100K

Eligible areas

Essex County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Suffolk County, MA, Norfolk County communities: Brookline, Dedham, Milton, Needham, Quincy, Wellesley, MA

Focus

Human Services, Housing & Food Security, Anti-Poverty, Employment Training, Education, Healthcare

Populations

Seniors, Youth, Foreign-born residents, People with physical or intellectual limitations, Low-income individuals

About this opportunity

Cummings Foundation will award $35 million in 2027 to approximately 150 local-area nonprofits in the greater Boston region. Grants are provided as multi-year awards disbursed over either three or ten years, with annual installments ranging from $10,000 to $100,000. Nearly all grants are awarded as unrestricted general operating support to organizations addressing human services, fairness and justice, education, healthcare, and environmental causes.

Human ServicesHousing & Food SecurityAnti-PovertyEmployment TrainingEducationHealthcareEnvironmentFairness & Justice

How to apply

Applications are handled on the funder's own website. Review the full guidelines and apply here: cummingsfoundation.org/grants. Confirm the deadline and eligibility directly with Cummings Foundation Inc before applying.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline for Cummings $35 Million Grant Program?: The application deadline is September 16, 2026. Deadlines can change — always confirm directly with Cummings Foundation Inc before applying.
How much funding is available?: The award range is $10K – $100K.
Where do I apply?: Applications are submitted through Cummings Foundation Inc's own website or process — see the "How to apply" section above.

About this listing. Cummings Foundation Inc's opportunity as indexed by Bespoke Grants (last verified September 1, 2026). Grant opportunities and deadlines change frequently — always confirm details on the funder's official website. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Cummings Foundation Inc.