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.
2025 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): $75,000 over 3 years - General Operating Support
Boys and Girls Club of Assabet Valley (Maynard): $33,000, second installment of $100,000 over 3 years - General Operating Support
Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest (Marlborough): $300,000 over 3 yeras - General Operating Support
Camp Casco (Sudbury): $30,000, second installment of $60,000 over 2 years - General Operating Support
College Planning Collaborative (Framingham): $50,000, third installment of $150,000 over 3 years - General Operating Support for Framingham
Literations (Framingham): $33,000, second installment of $100,000 over 3 years - General Operating Support for Framingham
SMILE Mass (Sudbury): $50,000 over 2 years - General Operating Support
Capacity Building
Danny's Place Youth Services (Acton, MA): $20,000.00 - Strategic Planning for Danny’s Place
South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC) (Framingham, MA): $20,000.00 - 2025 Strategic Plan
SPARK Kindness, Inc. (Natick, MA): $20,000.00 - Spark Kindness - Strategic Planning for Future Impact and Sustainability
The Guild for Human Services (Concord, MA): $13,000.00 - Shared Strength: The Guild Leadership Series for Directors
Youth Emotional Well-Being
Advocates, Inc. (Framingham, MA): $20,000.00 - MetroWest Care Connection (MWCC)
Brazilian American Center Inc (Framingham, MA): $18,440.00 - Voices of Tomorrow - After School Program
Concord Prison Outreach (Concord, MA): $10,000.00 - Breaking Generational Cycles of Incarceration through Fatherhood
Discovery Museum (Acton, MA): $20,000.00 - Traveling Science Workshops: Framingham
Framingham History Center (Framingham, MA): $16,260.00 - Where We Belong: Expanding Local History to Support Youth Well-being
Hoops and Homework (Framingham, MA): $20,000.00 - Hoops and Homework Girls Mental Wellness Program
Jeff's Place (Framingham, MA): $20,000.00 - Holding Hope in Grief: Community-Based Support Programs for Children & Teens
MetroWest Mediation Services (Natick, MA): $16,000.00 - Peacebuilders Program for Elementary and Middle School Students
Project Citizenship (Boston, MA): $12,000.00 - Citizenship for youth and young adults in Framingham
Read to a Child Inc (Wellesley, MA): $15,000.00 - Read Aloud Mentoring Program in Framingham and Marlborough
West Suburban YMCA(Newton, MA): $20,000.00 - Camp Chickami Inclusion Project
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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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Friday Night Supper Program (Boston, MA): $1,000 - Honorarium for John Hogan
Gratis Healthcare (Franklin, MA): 15,000
Jewish Family Service of Metrowest (Framingham, MA): $20,000.00 - General Operating Support
MetroWest Free Medical Program (Marlborough, MA): 25,000
MetroWest Legal Services (Framingham, MA): 50,000 over 2 years
Metrowest Nonprofit Network (Framingham, MA): $5,000.00 - Discretionary Grant
The Sudbury Community Food Pantry (Sudbury, MA): $10,000 - Honorarium for Miner Crary
Hunger Relief Grants (Additional)
Aurelia's Garden (Wellesley, MA): $5,000.00 - Hunger Relief
Gaining Ground (Concord, MA): $10,000.00 - Hunger Relief
Massachusetts Audubon Society, Inc.(Lincoln, MA): $5,000.00 - Hunger Relief
MetroWest Food Collaborative.(Hudson, MA): $10,000.00 - Hunger Relief
Emergency Hunger Relief Grants
A Place To Turn (Natick, MA): $15,000
Acton Community Supper and Food Pantry(Acton/Boxborough, MA): $10,000
Greater Framingham Community Church (Framingham, MA): $10,000
Hope Worldwide New England (Framingham, MA): $5,000
Hudson Community Food Pantry (Hudson, MA): $10,000
Jewish Family Service of Metrowest(Framingham, MA): $5,000
Lincoln Food Pantry/Saint Vincent De Paul (Lincoln, MA): $5,000
Marlborough Community Cupboard/United Way (Marlborough, MA): $10,000
Maynard Food Pantry Inc (Maynard, MA): $10,000
Mt. Calvary Community Supper (Acton, MA): $5,000
My Brother's Table Food Pantry/Good Shepherd Parish (Wayland, MA): $5,000
Natick Service Council, Inc. (Natick, MA): $10,000
Open Table, Inc.(Maynard, MA): $15,000
Pearl Street Cupboard & Cafe/United Way of Tri County Inc.(Framingham, MA): $10,000
Salvation Army/Framingham Food Pantry (Framingham, MA): $10,000
Stow Food Pantry(Stow, MA): $5,000
The Sudbury Community Food Pantry (Sudbury, MA): $15,000
Hunger Relief Grants
Aurelia's Garden (Sudbury, MA): $3,500.00
Gaining Ground (Concord, MA): $16,500.00
Massachusetts Audubon Society, Inc./Drumlin Farm (Lincoln, MA): $3,500.00
A Place To Turn (Natick, MA): $12,000.00
Acton Food Pantry (Acton/Boxborough, MA): $6,000.00
Daniel's Table, Inc.(Framingham, MA): $6,000.00
Greater Framingham Community Church (Framingham, MA): $6,000.00
Hope Worldwide New England (Framingham, MA): $3,500.00
Hudson Community Food Pantry (Hudson, MA): $6,000.00
Jewish Family Service of Metrowest (Framingham, MA): $3,500.00
Lincoln Food Pantry/Saint Vincent De Paul (Lincoln, MA): $3,500.00
Marlborough Community Cupboard/United Way (Marlborough, MA): $6,000.00
Maynard Food Pantry Inc (Maynard, MA): $6,000.00
Mt. Calvary Community Supper (Acton, MA): $3,500.00
My Brother's Table Food Pantry/Good Shepherd Parish (Wayland, MA): $3,500.00
Natick Service Council, Inc. (Natick, MA): $6,000.00
Open Table, Inc.(Maynard, MA): $12,000.00
Pearl Street Cupboard & Cafe/United Way of Tri County Inc. (Framingham, MA): $6,000.00
Salvation Army/Framingham Food Pantry (Framingham, MA): $6,000.00
Stow Food Pantry (Stow, MA): $3,500.00
The Sudbury Community Food Pantry (Sudbury, MA): $14,000.00