The Boston Foundation recently announced its quarterly discretionary grants totaling $2,083,000. The foundation is making 11 grants to organizations serving the area.
“This latest round of discretionary grants touches a number of critical areas for Greater Boston, with an emphasis on education, job training, health, housing and the expansion of programs that connect the city’s residents with some of our best arts and cultural institutions,” said president and CEO of the Boston Foundation, Paul S. Grogan.
Three organizations that are working to bring relevant arts and culture programs to Boston neighborhoods are receiving the largest portion of the discretionary grants. The Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre received a four-year $365,000 grant to expand its services and provide the community with greater access to culture-centered programs. The Theater Offensive was awarded a four-year $350,000 grant to expand a number of initiatives that will strengthen its impact in city neighborhoods. The Boston Children’s Museum received a four-year $365,000 grant and plans to expand its efforts in Roxbury, Dorchester and Mattapan.
Foundations that complete more than one cycle of grantmaking to multiple organizations every year could benefit from grant management software so they can ensure funds are being correctly allocated to recipients.