Quick Facts
FundingUp to $40,000 (one-year grants)
Grade FocusK-12
DeadlineSeptember 4, 2026
FunderCommunity Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM)
The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM) provides Flexible Funding Grants of up to $40,000 to nonprofits and schools in western Massachusetts. One-year grants support education, community development, and human services.
What This Grant Funds
CFWM Flexible Funding Grants support education programs, youth development, STEM initiatives, and community services in western Massachusetts. Schools and nonprofits in the Connecticut River Valley and surrounding areas are eligible.
Who Is Eligible
- Nonprofits and public schools in western Massachusetts
- Programs serving communities in the Connecticut River Valley region
- Organizations with 501(c)(3) status or public school status
How Forward Education Products Qualify
micro:bit Starter Kit -- STEM and CS education for CFWM-funded western Massachusetts school programs
Coding for Good Kit -- project-based curriculum for western Massachusetts Flexible Funding Grant programs
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit -- AI literacy for western Massachusetts schools funded through CFWM grants
Keep in Mind: CFWM serves western Massachusetts specifically. The September 4 deadline is firm. Programs in the Springfield/Pioneer Valley area are well-positioned.
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