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ECCF grants are either donor-advised or public through a competitive program where eligible nonprofits may apply. ECCF funds that offer competitive grant programs each provide a unique purpose, requirements and deadlines to help nonprofits determine eligibility.

competitive grant programs

Grant Guidelines	Deadline	Type of Support	Geographic Region
NiSource Charitable Foundation Fund for Merrimack Valley	December 15, 2022	Programs	Preference given to Andover, Lawrence and North Andover. Others, see guidelines.
Dee & King Webster Fund for Greater Lawrence	June 1, 2023	Educational and out-of-school time opportunities for youth	Lawrence, Methuen and Andover, MA
Greater Lawrence Community Fund	October 3, 2022	Essential needs	Lawrence, Andover, North Andover and Methuen
Essex County Land and Environment Initiative	Early 2023	Projects or programs	Organizations serving residents of Essex County
The Women's Fund of Essex County	January 10, 2023	Women and girls	Essex County
Greater Lawrence Summer Fund	March 15, 2023	Summer programs	Lawrence, Methuen, North Andover, Andover
Greater Newburyport Fund for the Blind	May 5, 2023	Programs and services	Amesbury, Byfield, Newbury, Newburyport, Salisbury, and West Newbury
F1rst Jobs	May 5, 2023	Summer teen employment	North Shore - see guidelines
Merrimack Valley Municipal Business Development and Recovery Fund	Rolling	Municipal initiatives for Business	Andover, North Andover
Fund for Excellence in Essex County	August 26, 2022	Racial equity cohort learning opportunity	Essex County
Creative County Initiative Partnership Grants	Application due January 30, 2023 for those who are moved into final round	Public art, creative placemaking and other special projects	Essex County