News & Updates: Grants & Nonprofits

A recent survey by Philanthropy Massachusetts, which aims to understand how federal policy changes and funding shifts are affecting nonprofits, provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by organizations across the state. With...

This April, in celebration of Financial Literacy Month, we are proud to highlight one of our trusted non-profit partners, Bethany Hill Place (BHP). For over 30 years, Bethany Hill Place has created...

This March, as we celebrate Women’s History and Women’s Empowerment Month, we are proud to highlight one of our non-profit partners, RIA, Inc – ready•inspire•act. Through their one-to-one services, they are equipping...

The Community Foundation for MetroWest is thrilled to announce its 2024 Fall Grant Partners, awarding a total of $625,000 to support critical initiatives across the MetroWest region. This year’s grants were awarded...

We were thrilled to hear our Spring Inspiration Breakfast panel moderator Jared Bowen (GBH Executive Arts Editor and Host of The Culture Show) and panelist Jean Mineo (Executive Director, Bellforge Art Center),...

During the month of May and Older American’s Month, the Foundation joined the White House to “celebrate older adults for their contributions, support their independence, and recognize their unparalleled value to our...

As we reflect on the recent month of April as Autism Awareness Month, the Foundation is recognizing our local nonprofit partner, Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE). With a mission to “provide...

During the month of March and Women’s History Month, the Foundation joins the Library of Congress in “celebrating the vital role of women in American history” by highlighting one of our local...

Every February, the United States takes the month to reflect on Black History and to recognize the people who shape our communities.   This year, the national theme for Black History month was...

The Community Foundation for MetroWest is proud to recognize and celebrate its 2023 Human Services and Arts & Culture grant partners. The Foundation has awarded a record $735,000 in general operating grants...

To support the review and decision-making process for our 2023 Arts & Culture and Human Services Grant Programs this fall, we were thrilled to engage our Distribution Committee. These 20 committee members...

We are thrilled and honored to announce that the Community Foundation for MetroWest, CFMW, has become a part of the Barr Foundation’s “Creative Commonwealth Initiative.” This partnership aims to enhance and sustain...