Mini Grant program

The Community Benefits Mini-Grant program supports not-for-profit organizations within Fallon Health’s service area. The purpose of Fallon Health's Mini-Grants is to fund lower cost projects of value or short-term critical needs. Mini-Grants are awarded in amounts up to $5,000, with average awards in the $1,000 to $2,500 range.

Below are the focus areas that Fallon Health will fund.

Focus areas for funding

Food and nutrition security

Programs that improve or expand access to healthy and culturally inclusive food sources with a focus on individuals and families with limited economic means

Older adults

Programs for older adults that support housing safety and stability, that mitigate isolation and loneliness, or that work to eliminate barriers to health care (for example: technology, transportation, health literacy)

Early intervention programs for children and youth

Programs that focus on mental health, behavioral health, and/or substance use prevention, education, and awareness

How to apply

All mini grant requests must be submitted through our secure website. Organizations and individuals must register once.

Register or log in to our online application site »

Applications will be reviewed monthly.  

Eligible organizations include non-profit health and social service agencies, public schools, city or town agencies, community health centers, and hospitals that provide services to populations throughout Fallon Health’ service area. Organizations are eligible to receive funding for a mini  grant once per calendar year.

Please make sure you include all of the requested attachments or you may not be considered in our mini grant review process.

Please contact Cheryl Schmaltz at cheryl.schmaltz@fallonhealth.org if you have any questions.

Communities in our service area

Programs must be focused in Fallon Health’s Massachusetts service area, which is made up of the following counties:

• Barnstable
• Berkshire
• Bristol
• Essex
• Franklin
• Hampden
• Hampshire
• Middlesex
• Norfolk
• Plymouth
• Suffolk
• Worcester

Updated on January 2025