NONPROFIT RESOURCES
Events & Deadlines
The following opportunities are not managed by CCF. To learn more about upcoming funding opportunities from CCF, please visit the Grant Opportunities page.
Sep. 17: Emerging Leaders Program – Cambridge Nonprofit Coalition
8-month professional development program for emerging leaders on staff at member organizations of the Cambridge Nonprofit Coalition to advance their organizations, develop leadership skills, network with Cambridge peers, and share resources.
Sep. 27: Capital Infrastructure Grants – Cambridge Redevelopment Authority
This program funds the cost of capital infrastructure projects – up to $100,000 – including materials, project management, and labor to build, renovate, repair, or improve new or existing structures and open space amenities.
Sep. 27: Feasibility Study Grants – Cambridge Redevelopment Authority
Grants up to $10,000 to fund feasibility studies, which inform the process, design, and resources needed to complete a capital infrastructure project. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, until the deadline or all funds are allocated.
Oct. 15: “Why Can’t I Hire?” Training – Cambridge Nonprofit Coalition
Training for hiring managers covering the do’s and don’ts for: advertising, candidate experience, application processes & requirements, actionable advice on systems building for internal processes, and navigating the nonprofit hiring landscape on a limited budget. Takes place on Zoom from 1:30-3. Free for CNC members $30 for nonmembers.
Oct. 16: Cambridge Arts Grants – Cambridge Arts
Three types of funding are available through this annual process:
- Local Cultural Council Grants
Up to $5,000 awarded to organizations or individuals for cultural projects, public art, ticket subsidy programs, cultural field trips for children, and other activities. - Art for Social Justice Grants
$7,500 awarded for projects that present the themes and ongoing work of social justice to the Cambridge public through the arts. - Organizational Investment Grants
$9,000 awarded for operational costs, sustainability, and resiliency to local cultural organizations that benefit Cambridge residents.
Oct. 21: Safety Net Grants – The Boston Foundation
2-year, $50,000 grants for social service organizations that respond to essential needs for marginalized communities and vulnerable residents in Greater Boston.
Nov. 8: RISE Program – Institute for Nonprofit Practice
Cohort-based program for designed for early career individuals looking for impactful leadership development opportunities to propel their careers. Students gain an understanding of how mission-driven, social impact organizations function, develop essential leadership and professional skills, and engage in mentoring relationships and networking.
Sep. 30, 2026: Green Equipment for Cambridge Businesses ARPA Program – City of Cambridge
Up to $250,000 for energy-efficient equipment purchases for small businesses or non-profits that have a physical location in Cambridge and can demonstrate that they have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
