The Human Services Grants hub connects non-profit organizations to grant opportunities that support and ensure the well-being of Boston residents, especially those with the greatest needs.
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Human Services Grants Hub
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Grant Opportunities
Youth Development Fund
This grant is intended to increase the number of high-quality out-of-school programming opportunities for youth throughout the city, with a focus on sports, arts education, and growing a green generation.
Swim Safe Access Grant
Swim Safe Boston seeks to improve water safety in Boston, address the public health threat posed by drowning, and increase access to swimming for Boston families. Click here to apply for the Swim Safe Access Grant.
Bridge the Gap Mini-Grant
Veterans Services will award mini-grants to organizations that support the veteran community of Boston and “Bridge the Gap” that exists after possible allocation of federal or state benefits.
Older Americans Act Services Opportunity
Through the Older Americans Act Support and Health Services Grant, the Age Strong Commission seeks to fund programs that are providing a comprehensive and supportive social service system while promoting lan optimal quality of life for older adults.
Open Applications
Open ApplicationsThe Mayor’s Office of Human Services is now accepting applications for the FY25 Youth Development Fund (YDF) Grant Program. The grants, which range in size between $9,999 and $30,000, are intended to increase the number of high-quality out-of-school programming opportunities for youth throughout the city, with a focus on sports, arts education, and growing a green generation.
The Deadline to apply for the Youth Development Fund is August 19th, 2024.
The Swim Safe access grants are competitive grants. The maximum award that will be considered for this round of Swim Safe funding is $25,000, although most awards are expected to be in the range of $5,000-10,000. Awards will vary in size. Any funding awarded must be used to fund programming that will be completed before the end of the City’s fiscal year (June 30, 2024). The City may award full funding, partial funding or no funding. Swim Safe will prioritize non-profit applicants that operate pool locations in Boston, have an established track record of offering aquatics programming to Boston residents, and are able to collect and submit data on program outcomes.
The deadline to apply for the Swim Safe Grant is August 19, 2024 at 4 p.m.
