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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 |
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Food Security Grant Program | Closed | Food Security | Essex County |
Behavioral Health Partnership Grants | Friday, June 17 | Behavioral Health systems | Essex County |
Essex County COVID-19 Response Fund Open Application | Sept. 30, 2020 | Education & Youth | Organizations serving residents of Essex County, Massachusetts. Priority will be given to organizations based in Essex County. |
NiSource Charitable Foundation Fund for Merrimack Valley | Closed | Programs | Preference given to Andover, Lawrence and North Andover. Others, see guidelines. |
Dee & King Webster Fund for Greater Lawrence | Application Opening this Spring | Educational and out-of-school time opportunities for youth | Lawrence, Methuen and Andover, MA |
Greater Lawrence Community Fund | Sep. 30 | Essential needs | Lawrence, Andover, North Andover and Methuen |
Essex County Land and Environment Initiative | Closed | Projects or programs | Organizations serving residents of Essex County |
The Women's Fund of Essex County | Closed | Women and girls | Essex County |
Greater Lawrence Summer Fund | March 15 | Summer programs | Lawrence, Methuen, North Andover, Andover |
Greater Newburyport Fund for the Blind | May 2 | Programs and services | Amesbury, Byfield, Newbury, Newburyport, Salisbury, and West Newbury |
F1rst Jobs | May 6 | Summer teen employment | North Shore - see guidelines |
Merrimack Valley Municipal Business Development and Recovery Fund | Rolling | Municipal initiatives for Business | Andover, North Andover |
Creative County Initiative Partnership Grants | Closed | Public art, creative placemaking and other special projects | Essex County |
nonprofits & grants
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Carol Lavoie Schuster
Vice President for Grants, Nonprofit & Donor Services
(978) 777-8876 x133
c.lavoieschuster@eccf.org
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