The Sudbury Foundation works to transform lives and strengthen communities through our grant making programs in Sudbury, MA and surrounding communities.
Grant Programs
Sudbury Program
The Sudbury Program is designed to enhance the quality of community life in Sudbury. The program is open to Sudbury’s public and nonprofit institutions, and to organizations located outside of Sudbury for projects that substantially benefit Sudbury residents.
Children, Youth & Families
Established in 2012, the program is designed to help young people realize their full potential and become caring, productive citizens. The focus is on underserved youth in the Foundation’s catchment area who face economic and/or personal barriers to success.
Farm & Local Food
Since the late 1990s, our environmental efforts have supported organizations working to balance natural resource protection with community economic sustainability. Since 2016, the focus has been on sustainable agriculture and the local food system in Massachusetts.
Community
The Community Program aims to provide essential resources to local organizations and initiatives that are working tirelessly to address critical needs, promote equity, and foster a sense of belonging.
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
The Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Program is designed to advance equity and inclusion work in our communities.
2026 Grants
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Gifts of Hope. (Sudbury, MA): $20,000.00 - Supporting Survivors of Relationship Abuse Establish a Safe and Empowered Future
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. (Sudbury, MA): $5,000.00 - LSRHS METCO Student Neighborhoods Tour for Teachers
MAB Community Services Inc. (Allston, MA): $10,000.00 - Sudbury’s Peer Empowerment Support Group for Older Adults
Springwell, Inc.. (Waltham, MA): $7,500.00 - Nutrition Program for Vulnerable Sudbury Older Adults
The Sudbury Community Food Pantry (Sudbury, MA): $50,000.00 - Capital Campaign
Town of Sudbury (Commission on Disability). (Sudbury, MA): $11,000 - Wheels in Motion: Building an Adaptive Cycling Culture in Sudbury
Town of Sudbury (Health Department). (Sudbury, MA): $30,000.00 - The Basic Needs Gift Card Program
Town of Sudbury (Sudbury Public Schools) (Sudbury, MA): $9,130.00 - Expanding Disability Awareness Through Educator Capacity Building
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Invitation (Multi-year General Operating Support)
atac/DBA Gems @ the Arts (Framingham): $25,000, second installment of $75,000 over 3 years - General Operating Support
Boys and Girls Club of Assabet Valley (Maynard): $33,000, third installment of $100,000 over 3 years - General Operating Support
Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest (Marlborough): $100,000, second installment of $300,000 over 3 yeras - General Operating Support
Hoops and Homework (Framingham): $120,000 over 3 years - General Operating Support
Literations (Framingham): $33,000, third installment of $100,000 over 3 years - General Operating Support for Framingham
SMILE Mass(Sudbury): $25,000, second installment of $50,000 over 2 years - General Operating Support
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Boston Area Gleaners (Acton): $40,000, second installment of $120,00 over 3 years - General Operating Support
The Carrot Project (Boston): $33,000, third installment of $100,000 over 3 years - General Operating
CISA(Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture) (South Deerfield): $40,000, second installment of $120,00 over 3 years - General Operating Support
Marion Institute (Marion): $5,000 - General Operating
Mass Food System Collaborative (Boston): $40,000, second installment of $120,00 over 3 years - General Operating Support
Mill City Grows (Lowell): $33,000, third installment of $100,000 over 3 years - General Operating
New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (Beverly): $33,000, third installment of $100,000 over 3 years - General Operating
Regional Environmental Council (Worcester): $40,000, second installment of $120,00 over 3 years - General Operating Support
Spoonfuls(Newton): $40,000, second installment of $120,00 over 3 years - General Operating Support
World Farmers(Lancaster): $25,000, second installment of $50,000 over 2 years - General Operating
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Hunger Relief Grants
Aurelia's Garden (Sudbury, MA): $6,000
Gaining Ground (Concord, MA): $17,000
Massachusetts Audubon Society, Inc./Drumlin Farm (Lincoln, MA): $3,500

