The Grant Process

The mission of the Boston Center for Blind Children is to award financial assistance through grants to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that provide care, treatment, and services to the blind and visually impaired population in Massachusetts.

BCBC meets annually to review proposals and disburse grant funds. We consider the following in awarding grant funds:

Proposal is from a 501(c)(3) organization that provides services in MA
Proposal is complete and received on time, and it outlines the program and plan for the funds
Funds requested will directly benefit the blind and visually impaired population in MA
If grant funds were awarded in previous years, the organization's Common Report was submitted on time

Grant Proposals to Request Funding

Deadline: April 15

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All proposals must be submitted using the Philanthropy MA Common Proposal Form, which can be found at philanthropyma.org. No other format will be accepted.

Annual proposal deadline is April 15th

The following documents must be included with the proposal:
- Philanthropy MA Common Proposal Form's Cover Sheet
- Philanthropy MA Common Proposal Form's Full Proposal Narrative
- Copy of the organization’s IRS 501(c)(3) letter
- List of directors
- Latest financial audit or 990 tax return

Email your proposal by April 15th to bostoncenterblind@gmail.com

Funding Reports for Grant Recipients

Deadline: August 15

All grant recipients must submit a report by August 15th of the year following funding that details how the grant funds were spent. Failure to submit the report may impact future eligibility.

Grant recipients must complete the Philanthropy MA Common Report Form and Expense Report, both of which can be found at philantrhropyma.org. No other format will be accepted.

Reports must be submitted to the following email address: bostoncenterblind@gmail.com

Reports must be submitted no later than August 15th of the year following funding. For example, reports for grants awarded in 2023 are due by August 15, 2024.