Opportunity Summary
The Ramsey McCluskey Family Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026-2027 Single Year Grants. The Lincoln, Massachusetts family foundation supports projects in arts education and general education and limits new grantmaking to organizations within a 50 mile radius of Lincoln.
Funding
Single Year Grants support one fiscal year of a specific project or program and may be up to $10,000. The Foundation states that approximately 75% of its Single Year grant budget is dedicated to arts education projects.
Deadline
Midnight, Thursday, October 1, 2026. The current official page does not separately state a time zone, so Atlas does not infer one.
Eligibility and Geography
The Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in Eastern Massachusetts and limits new grantmaking to a 50 mile radius of Lincoln, Massachusetts. Organizations that have received three consecutive Single Year grants must take a one year break before applying again.
Eligible and Ineligible Uses
Grants are generally for specific projects or programs that can demonstrate measurable results. The Foundation usually does not fund general operating expenses, endowments, sponsorship of performances, capital campaigns, or building funds.
Match or Cost Share
The public guidance reviewed does not state a mandatory applicant match or cost share.
Application Process
Applications are submitted through the Foundation’s online application portal. The current Single Year application code is SingleYear2026. Organizations new to the Foundation are strongly encouraged to begin with a one to two page Letter of Inquiry describing the organization and project, objectives and expected outcomes, schedule, total funding need, amount requested, and other support assured or requested.
Atlas Fit Assessment
Atlas Opportunity Score: 86/100. School and education relevance: 95/100. N9+ Fit Score: 0/100. QC Healthcare Fit: 0/100. Dr. Miltie direct applicant or vendor fit: 0/100. The verified program is an education grant and does not establish a legitimate role for the Nonagon N9+ device and platform or QC Healthcare.
Official Sources
Ramsey McCluskey Family Foundation
Grant Information
2026-2027 Application
Letter of Inquiry Guidance