State grantMassachusetts
Making Good Minigrants
Offered by Cambridge Community Foundation
Found automatically on cambridgecf.org/minigrants. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- Individuals, students, and small groups based in Cambridge whose projects serve Cambridge residents.
- How much
- $500One-time grant of $500 per awardee.
- By when
- Due Oct 26Opens October 1, 2026Applications close October 26, 2026 at 11:59pm.
Checked Oct 20, 2026
About this grant
The Cambridge Community Foundation offers one-time $500 grants to Cambridge residents for small-scale, grassroots projects that address community challenges and benefit Cambridge residents. The program supports early-stage ideas from individuals, students, and small groups, with no 501(c)(3) status required.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Applicants must be based in Cambridge, and the project must serve Cambridge and benefit those who live in or rely on Cambridge. Applications are encouraged from individuals, students, and small groups; 501(c)(3) tax status is not required. Spring 2026 Minigrant winners are not eligible to reapply until Spring 2027. Previous CCF Community Fund grant recipients or Imagined in Cambridge! Award winners may apply only with a new idea not previously funded by CCF.
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