These grants reflect the Foundation’s commitment to fostering a vibrant, engaged, and inclusive community where people of all ages and backgrounds can thrive.
Highlights from This Year’s Community Enrichment Grants
• Mount Wachusett Community College Foundation, Inc. – Engaging the Next Generation of Civic Leaders
Supporting programs that inspire students and community members to become active, informed participants in civic life.
• Friends of Prescott, Inc. – General Operating Support for Prescott Community Center
Ensuring that this vital community hub continues to offer educational, cultural, and wellness programs for residents of all ages.
• Fitchburg Art Museum – FAM After School and Summer Camp Programs
Partnering with Fitchburg Public Schools to provide creative learning experiences that build confidence and artistic skills.
• Groton Hill Music Center – Community-Based Music Education
Expanding access to high-quality music instruction for students in Fitchburg, Leominster, and Gardner.
• Winchendon Parks and Recreation – Winchendon Connects: Inclusive Arts & Culture Series at the Parks (Season 2)
Bringing the community together through free, family-friendly arts and cultural events in local parks.
• Fitchburg Access Television (FATV) – North Central News (NCN)
Producing hyperlocal news and storytelling across multiple platforms to increase news access and create opportunities for student journalists.
• Friends of the Wendell Meetinghouse – Community Arts and Conversations
Hosting arts programming that encourages dialogue and creativity in the restored historic gathering place.
• Health Equity Partnership of North Central MA (CHNA9) – Youth Advisory Council
Empowering young people to take an active role in promoting health and equity within their communities.
• NewVue Communities – Civic Engagement in North Central MA
Strengthening local democracy through leadership development and civic participation initiatives.
• Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Area – Literacy for Civic Empowerment
Helping adults build literacy and language skills that open doors to greater community involvement and opportunity.
• The Salvation Army Athol Corps – Youth Arts Out-of-School Time Programming
Providing safe, creative spaces where young people can explore art and music, learn new skills, and build confidence.
• Petersham Memorial Library – Library Renovation Project
Preserving a beloved community space to ensure continued access to learning, resources, and connection.
• Townsend Ecumenical Outreach, Inc. – Hands Together: Building the Next Generation of Volunteers
Launching a volunteer engagement program to combat the national trend of low volunteerism
• Ashby Free Public Library Fund – Art in Three Dimensions
Expanding creative opportunities through programs that explore sculpture and 3D art for all ages.
Building a Stronger, More Connected Region
Through these investments, CFNCM continues to support projects that build community connections, celebrate creativity, and promote civic engagement. Each grant represents a partnership with local organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life across North Central Massachusetts.
Together, we are enriching lives—one community at a time.
