Fitchburg, MA – November 20, 2024 – The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts is pleased to announce the awarding of $61,623 in organizational development grants to twelve area nonprofits. These grants are dedicated to empowering nonprofits with the tools and resources they need to enhance their effectiveness, sustainability, and impact within the community.
The grants aim to bolster key areas of organizational development, including strategic planning, technology upgrades, staff training, and capacity-building initiatives. By investing in the infrastructure and internal capabilities of local nonprofits, the Community Foundation is helping to ensure these organizations can better meet the needs of North Central Massachusetts.
"These organizational development grants are an investment in the future of our region's nonprofits,” said Stephen Adams, President of the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts. “By strengthening the foundations of these organizations, we are enabling them to serve our communities more effectively and sustainably. This support not only enhances their operations but also helps to build a more resilient and resourceful nonprofit sector that can adapt to changing needs and challenges."
The twelve organizations selected represent a wide range of missions and community impact, all focused on improving quality of life in North Central Massachusetts. This initiative underscores the Foundation’s commitment to supporting nonprofits as they work to address community needs with innovation, resilience, and long-term vision.
The Organizational Development grant program is one of six competitive grant programs of the Community Foundation. To learn more, go to www.cfncm.org.
| Organization | Project | Recommended Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspire Living & Learning | Equipping Operation Health and Well-Being | $5,000.00 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Mass MetroWest | Foster Youth Support and Mentorship | $10,000.00 |
| Gardner Community Action Committee, Inc | Relocation and Accessibility | $10,000.00 |
| Guild of St. Agnes | Devens Child Care Center Kitchen Update | $5,000.00 |
| JUST UNDERSTAND MY POTENTIAL, INC | Clothing and Gear Room Upgrade | $840.00 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, Inc. | Shelving for Walk-In Cooler/Freezer | $5,500.00 |
| LUK Crisis Center, Inc. | Project Management System | $7,500.00 |
| NewVue Communities | NewVue Website Finish Line | $7,000.00 |
| Society of St Vincent de PAUL | Cooler Upgrade | $1,800.00 |
| St. Anna Catholic School | Purchase and Install Nightlock Door Barricade and Lockdown Security Door Shades | $3,000.00 |
| Voices of Truth Corporation | Voices of Truth - Technology | $2,992.00 |
| Winchendon CAC | Winchendon Community Hub Transformation: Phase 2 | $3,000.00 |
About the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts is a non-profit foundation that manages charitable funds established by individuals, families, businesses, and other non-profit organizations. Our mission is to grow the amount and impact of philanthropy in our 33-community region and to help philanthropists invest in the communities and causes they care passionately about.
Contact:
Meghan Maceiko
Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts
Phone: 978-345-8383
Email: mmaceiko@cfncm.org
Website: www.cfncm.org
