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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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Dee & King Webster Fund for Greater Lawrence | June 1, 2023 | Educational and out-of-school time opportunities for youth | Lawrence, Methuen and Andover, MA |
CCI ALAANA Artist Grant | Rolling | Works by artists who identify as African, Latine, Asian, Arab or Native American | Essex County |
CCI Last Mile Fund | Rolling | Individual artists and creative makers | Essex County |
Essex County Land and Environment Initiative | March 10, 2023 | Projects or programs | Organizations serving residents of Essex County |
Greater Lawrence Summer Fund | March 22, 2023 | Summer programs | Limited to summer programs serving youth from the Greater Lawrence communities of Lawrence, Methuen, Andover, and North 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 |
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 |
nonprofits & grants
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Carol Lavoie Schuster
VP for Programs & Nonprofit Services
(978) 777-8876 x133
c.lavoieschuster@eccf.org
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