Quick Facts
FundingVaries by project need
Grade FocusK-12
DeadlineRolling — check website
FunderCommunity Foundation of Western Massachusetts
The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts offers Flexible Funding Grants to nonprofits and schools in the western Massachusetts region. These grants support education, youth programs, and STEM initiatives for K-12 students.
What This Grant Funds
Flexible Funding Grants support projects addressing community priorities in western Massachusetts. Education projects including technology integration, computer science, and STEM programming for K-12 schools are eligible. The grant covers equipment, curriculum, and professional development.
Who Is Eligible
- Nonprofits and schools serving western Massachusetts communities
- K-12 programs with clear community impact
- Projects that align with the foundation's regional priorities
How Forward Education Products Qualify
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit -- AI and CS education tools that qualify as curriculum and equipment for K-12 programs in western Massachusetts
micro:bit Starter Kit -- hands-on coding and physical computing hardware eligible under education technology purchases
Keep in Mind: Community foundation grants prioritize clear local impact. Frame your application around specific student outcomes in western Massachusetts schools.
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