2024 Community Grants

The Community Grants are funds available through Northeastern University’s Office of City and Community Engagement (CCE). CCE’s mission is to be an active and responsible contributor to our local and campus communities by fostering collaborative relationships and partnerships that connect, educate, and engage people and organizations throughout our network. These grants provide financial support to local community organizations, nonprofits, or schools who engage with Northeastern students, staff, or faculty.

The vision of CCE is to be a catalyst for vibrant, interconnected, and evolving networks of individuals and communities that value equity and justice as guiding and core principles in our shared work. The goal of the Community Grants is to fund projects and initiatives of our community partners whose work aligns with CCE’s vision. These grants serve to support local initiatives focused on increasing equity and access to resources for the purpose of improving quality of life and thriving communities in Northeastern’s surrounding Boston neighborhoods.

Please review the FAQs below prior to submitting your application and direct any questions to Chelsea Lauder at c.lauder@northeastern.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply for a Community Grant?

Any Boston-area based community organization, nonprofit, or school that is currently engaging or has previously engaged with Northeastern University students, staff, or faculty in the last three academic years is eligible to apply. Priority will be given to organizations that serve communities neighboring Northeastern’s campus: these neighborhoods include Fenway, Mission Hill, Roxbury, and/or the South End.

How much funding will applicants receive?

Past grants have been between $1,000 and $2,500.

What type of proposals are funded?

The proposals most likely to be funded are projects, programs, or initiatives that meet our basic requirements (see above on eligibility requirements), but that can also demonstrate data-driven impact in the four neighborhoods and a clear, compelling plan for the grant fund.

Some potential proposals may include:

  • College readiness programming for 7th-12th grade students
  • Small Business educational resources and programming
  • Food Security programming and or  services
  • Workforce development resources and programming
What questions are going to be asked on the application?

You can preview the application here.

Are there info sessions to learn more?

An optional information session will be held virtually on Wednesday, March 20th at 12pm. Register here to receive the zoom link.

When will I know if I’ve been chosen to receive a grant?

Notification of funding decisions will be announced in late April with payments processed by June 30th. Organizations can expect to receive the funds by late May if all paperwork is complete and submitted in a timely manner.

More Questions?

Contact Chelsea Lauder, Director of Outreach and Programming.

More Questions?

Contact Chelsea Lauder, Director of Outreach and Programming.

City and Community Engagement

Main: (617) 373-7666

Northeastern Crossing: (617) 373-7555

City and Community Engagement

716 Columbus Avenue
Room 190
Roxbury Crossing, MA, 02120

Northeastern Crossing

1175 Tremont Street
Roxbury Crossing, MA, 02120

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