Community Foundation Granting $1,306,600 to Local Nonprofits - BusinessWest -Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council

Community Foundation Granting $1,306,600 to Local Nonprofits

BusinessWest Jan 9 2017

The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is awarding $1,306,600 to 78 local nonprofit organizations in the Pioneer Valley, with awards ranging from $3,700 to $30,000. The Community Foundation awards competitive grants each year, with funds targeting projects addressing community needs in arts and culture, education, the environment, health, housing, and human services for residents of Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties. Over 40 of the projects funded were supported by trusts administered by Bank of America. The Community Foundation receives and reviews grant applications on behalf of Bank of America for four charitable trusts for which the ...
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