Our Grants
Explore a selection of our current and past grants across giving areas.
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Community Capital Grants
2017
More Than Words
Multi-year capital grant for construction costs related to the expansion of the agency’s Boston site. The expansion will double MTW's space and inventory, allowing it to serve 60% more youth and dramatically increase earned revenue.
Amount
$1,000,000
Giving Area
Community Giving
Initiative
Community Capital Grants
2017
St. Francis House
Multi-year capital grant for the build-out of a new dog grooming/dog daycare social enterprise (as part of its redevelopment of its 48 Boylston Street building), which will increase job and life skills training opportunities for its guests.
Amount
$500,000
Giving Area
Community Giving
Initiative
Community Capital Grants
2016
Boston Parks and Recreation Department
Multi-year capital grant to support construction of Martin's Park at the Smith Family Waterfront, a universally accessible park and playground adjacent to the Boston Children’s Museum, in honor of Martin W. Richard.
Amount
$3,000,000
Giving Area
Community Giving
Initiative
Community Capital Grants
2015
New England Center and Home for Veterans
Multi-year capital grant for the construction of a new 24-bed Female Veterans Transitional Living Facility as part of NECHV’s comprehensive renovation project.
Amount
$356,700
Giving Area
Community Giving
Initiative
Community Capital Grants
2015
West Falmouth Library
Multi-year capital grant for construction of a new terrace and deck as part of the Library’s renovation.
Amount
$250,000
Giving Area
Community Giving
Initiative
Community Capital Grants
2015
Y2Y Network (formerly part of Phillips Brooks House Association)
Capital grant for Y2Y Harvard Square, an overnight shelter for young adults experiencing homelessness. Y2Y guests have opportunities to create sustainable pathways out of homelessness and develop skills for long-term success.
Amount
$500,000
Giving Area
Community Giving
Initiative
Community Capital Grants
2014
American Red Cross of Massachusetts
Multi-year capital grant for a new Disaster Operations Center, which will allow it to more rapidly and comprehensively respond to both natural and man-made disasters that occur within Greater Boston.
Amount
$377,500
Giving Area
Community Giving
Initiative
Community Capital Grants
2014
Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston
Multi-year capital grant to renovate the former Mattapan Library into a new stand alone Club for teens (Mattapan Teen Center).
Amount
$2,500,000
Giving Area
Community Giving
Initiative
Community Capital Grants
2014
Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy
Capital grant to bring a monumental, aerial sculpture by world-renowned artist Janet Echelman as the signature contemporary art installation in the Greenway’s Public Art Program. The knotted-fiber sculpture was displayed from May to October 2015.
Amount
$500,000
Giving Area
Community Giving
Initiative
Community Capital Grants
2012
Nurtury
Capital grant for the construction of a 200 sq. ft. STEM Workshop and Outdoor STEM Deck at its new lab school located in a public housing development.
Amount
$250,000
Giving Area
Community Giving
Initiative
Community Capital Grants
2010
Boston Schoolyard Initiative
Capital grant to renovate the playground at the Young Achievers Science and Math Pilot School in Mattapan, MA.
Amount
$90,500
Giving Area
Community Giving
Initiative
Community Capital Grants
2007
Greater Boston Food Bank
Capital grant for construction of its food distribution warehouse at 70 South Bay Avenue in Boston, which supports its programs distributing food to food pantries and other programs providing emergency food assistance across Eastern MA.
Amount
$500,000
Giving Area
Community Giving
Initiative
Community Capital Grants