Small Community Grants Trust Program
The Small Community Grants Trust program funds non-profit organizations that work with and for the people of Boston, providing immediate and direct impact in a number of program areas.
What are the small community grants?
The Trust Office manages over 300 individual trusts, many of which are for a very specific purpose and generate a small amount of money each year. We’ve grouped a number of these small trusts into the Small Community Grants Program so that we can honor the intentions of the donors by efficiently granting the funds to benefit Bostonians. Grants are awarded twice a year and range from $500- $2000.
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Have questions? Contact:
Treasury
Spring Round 2026
The Spring Round opened on March 10, 2026!
We are accepting applications for funding in these program areas:
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Charitable and humane purposes (providing humanitarian aid or services)
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Special or new recreation
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Recreational (play or sports) areas for children
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To adorn and embellish (or beautify and enhance) Boston's streets and public space
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Field trips, especially trips to natural areas
Application Information
All applicants will need to create an organization profile on WizeHive in order to apply for a Small Community Grant. The profile is easily editable and will help streamline our application process. The City Grantmaking About Us page will guide you through creating a profile. This page includes instructions for creating a City of Boston supplier ID, which is not required to apply but is required for organizations that are selected for grants. If you have questions about WizeHive or need assistance with your profile please reach out to the Grants team at grants@boston.gov, subject line "WizeHive profile".
FAQ and Resources for Applicants
You can view a FAQ document and pdfs of informational presentations here.
We’re also hosting three virtual information sessions:
- Monday, March 23, at 5:30 pm
- Thursday, March 26, at noon (12 pm)
- Wednesday, April 1, at 6 pm
All the sessions can be accessed at the link below:
- Zoom meeting
- Meeting ID: 851 2900 4150
Please note that the application deadline is Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5 pm. No late submissions will be accepted.
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Have questions? Contact:
Treasury
