Supporting Creativity and Community: Community Foundation Grants $104,761 to Enhance Arts and Civic Programs
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts is pleased to announce $104,761 in community enrichment grants awarded to twenty-one area nonprofits. These grants will support a diverse range of arts and culture, community development, and civic engagement programs aimed at enhancing the vitality of our region.
“Community enrichment grants are vital to nurturing the arts and preserving our cultural heritage,” said Stephen Adams, President of the Community Foundation. “They empower local artists, cultural organizations, and community groups to bring creative programs to life, making the arts accessible to all. By investing in arts and culture, we’re enriching quality of life, fostering community pride, and building vibrant, thriving neighborhoods. Together, we’re laying a foundation of creativity and resilience that strengthens the fabric of our communities.”
The Community Enrichment grant program is one of six competitive grant programs of the Community Foundation. To learn more, go to www.cfncm.org.
| Organization | Project | Recommended Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Lunenburg | #HTS x BGCL: Digital Wellness for Boys and Girls in Lunenburg | $3,000.00 |
| Clinical & Support Options (CSO) | Cut Loose’ Collage Workshops in Greater Gardner | $3,000.00 |
| Community Legal Aid | North Central MA Legal Aid Outreach Project | $8,000.00 |
| East Quabbin Land Trust, Inc. | Installing an Accessible Walkway at the Petersham Country Store | $8,000.00 |
| Fitchburg Historical Society | Making and Remaking the American Dream: Bringing my story to the Fitchburg Historical Society | $5,225.00 |
| Greater Gardner Community Choir | 2024-25 GGCC Concert Season (Spring and Holiday Concerts) | $2,500.00 |
| Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts, Inc | Creating the Pathway to Social and Civic Engagement through Home Ownership | $5,000.00 |
| Harvard’s Cultural Collaborative, Inc. | 2025 Harvard Music Festival | $4,000.00 |
| Health Equity Partnership of North Central MA (CHNA9) | Legislative Breakfast on Health Equity | $5,000.00 |
| LaunchSpace, Inc. | Mobile MakerSpace | $8,000.00 |
| Leominster Public Library | Celebrate a World of Music! | $3,391.00 |
| NewVue Communities | Community Connections Through Arts and Culture | $8,000.00 |
| Princeton Arts Society | Princeton Arts Concert Series | $1,000.00 |
| Templeton Senior Community Center | Art and Inspiration Series | $3,500.00 |
| The Gardner Museum | Mini Festival for Singer/Songwriters | $1,000.00 |
| Thurston Consort, Inc. | Thurston Consort Duet Ensemble monthly, downtown Fitchburg performances | $3,000.00 |
| Townsend Historical Society | Brushstrokes of the Past: Preserving the Artwork of Rufus Porter at the Reed Homestead | $8,500.00 |
| United Way of North Central Massachusetts | United Way Youth Venture, Academic Year 2024-25 | $8,000.00 |
| Winchendon Parks and Recreation | Winchendon Connects: Inclusive Arts & Culture Series at the Parks | $8,000.00 |
| Winchendon Public Schools | Everybody Loves a Story-An Evening Celebrating Literacy, Arts, Culture, and Community Connections! | $6,645.00 |
| Worcester Youth Orchestras | “Americana” Fall Concert at Clinton Town Hall | $2,000.00 |
