Open — First Stage applications for Spring 2027 decision cycle due November 13, 2026; foundation also accepts applications rolling but round-specific cutoffs govern consideration timing.
Verified 2026-10-27
The Klarman Family Foundation
Grant Overview The Klarman Family Foundation Community Capital Fund (CCF) invites eligible Massachusetts charitable organizations to apply for competitive, one-time grants to acquire, construct, renovate, repair, preserve, or equip significant physical community assets, such as buildings and open space. Unlike most of the foundation’s invitation-only grantmaking, the Community Capital Fund has an open first-stage application. […]
Required next actionConfirm a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) public charity or fiscal sponsor with >=5 years of history, site control or pending site control including a >=7-year lease, and a genuine community-serving capital project. Prioritize relevant Boston neighborhoods/cities; document cost estimates, funding, permits, feasibility, financing and community impact. Complete Eligibility Quiz and First Stage application by November 13, 2026 at https://www.klarmanfoundation.org/expanding-access/ccf-apply/. If invited, prepare expanded Second Stage by late January 2027.
Active — rolling Massachusetts Crescendo Fund for youth K–12 music instruction and equipment; no fixed final deadline.
Verified 2026-10-27
The Klarman Family Foundation
Grant Overview The Klarman Family Foundation’s Massachusetts Crescendo Fund provides charitable grants to expand sustained musical education and access for Massachusetts youth in kindergarten through grade twelve. The Crescendo Fund is an open, rolling application exception to the foundation’s predominantly invitation-only funding. This is education-focused applicant financial assistance, not a government or commercial procurement. Applicant […]
Required next actionConfirm Massachusetts K-12 youth participants and an eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit, qualifying nonprofit fiscal sponsorship, or school with established music program. Prioritize sustained sequential instrument music instruction and access, especially Boston, Gateway Cities, rural communities; detail instrument purchase/rental/repair, music technology or equipment, or one-time music engagement project and budget. Apply through https://klarman-portal.givingdata.com/campaign/crescendofund on rolling basis. Check current portal questions before submitting.