GREATER WORCESTER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

The Jean McDonough Arts Center, in partnership with Greater Worcester Community Foundation and the Barr Foundation, offers grants to support artists and cultural organizations in presenting projects at the JMAC. The program provides funding for project development, implementation, marketing costs, and JMAC space usage through a three-phase application process.

The Nonprofit Effectiveness Grant Program provides funding to support nonprofits' internal organizational development, including capacity building, leadership development, and navigating organizational change. Grants up to $10,000 support projects in areas such as building internal capacity, leadership development, legal costs, communications support, and contingency planning for 501(c)(3) organizations serving Worcester County.

This grant supports nonprofit organizations exploring or implementing organizational restructures, mergers, or shared services models. Funding covers feasibility studies, technical assistance, due diligence, and professional fees for organizations in various stages of these strategic initiatives.