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Cummings $35 Million Grant Program

Offered by Oneworld Boston Inc  ·  Woburn, MA

Funder
Oneworld Boston Inc · Woburn, MA
Deadline
September 16, 2026
Award range
$10K – $100K
Eligible areas
Essex County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Suffolk County, MA, Norfolk County, MA (select communities: Brookline, Dedham, Milton, Needham, Quincy, Wellesley), Merrimack Valley, MA (with Southern New Hampshire service exception)
Focus
Human Services, Housing & Food Security, Anti-Poverty, Employment Training, Legal Assistance, Senior Services
Populations
People experiencing poverty, People with physical or intellectual disabilities, Foreign-born residents, Senior citizens, Youth, Students

About this opportunity

The Cummings Foundation will grant $35 million in 2027, shared among 150 local-area nonprofits as multi-year grants paid over either three or 10 years. Grants are treated as unrestricted general operating support for a wide variety of local causes including human services, fairness and justice, education, healthcare, and the environment. The process begins with a letter of inquiry, and selected organizations are invited to submit full applications.

Human ServicesHousing & Food SecurityAnti-PovertyEmployment TrainingLegal AssistanceSenior ServicesYouth DevelopmentFairness & 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 Oneworld Boston 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 Oneworld Boston Inc before applying.
How much funding is available?
The award range is $10K – $100K.
Where do I apply?
Applications are submitted through Oneworld Boston Inc's own website or process — see the "How to apply" section above.
About this listing. Oneworld Boston 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 Oneworld Boston Inc.