Point32Health Foundation

02/24/2026

The Equality Fund at The Boston Foundation is accepting applications for its FY26 grantmaking cycle. Deadline is March 6. Learn more and apply here:

The application deadline for the Equality Fund's FY26 grantmaking is on March 6, 2025 by 5:00 PM. This page explains the process and criteria for this year's grantmaking.

02/23/2026

The Yes/Boston Innovation Challenge is now open, calling on entrepreneurs with early-stage solutions that improve reliable access to affordable and nutritious food – including through nutrition-support programs, preventive care models and AI-enabled and data-driven community solutions.

The challenge is seeking innovations across the following focus areas:
- Food production: biotech and agriculture innovations for resilient, nutritious food
- Food logistics: moving, storing, and distributing food more efficiently
- Nutritious food & meals: Food Is Medicine initiatives, personalized nutrition, and meal access
-Food information access & navigation: connecting healthcare, benefits, and community food systems

Led by UpLink - World Economic Forum in collaboration with Amazon Web Services, Citi, Deloitte, MassChallenge, the challenge winners will get access to the Yes/Cities initiative and UpLink Innovation Ecosystem, World Economic Forum events, projects, strategic connections, and get support to deploy, hire and grow in Boston.
📌 Apply by 23 March 2026 at https://bit.ly/3O1WTcD

Learn more on UpLink: https://bit.ly/3Xb36mU

02/18/2026

Do you have a great presentation that you love to give? Are you especially knowledgeable about a particular aspect of managing volunteers? Volunteer NH is now accepting session proposals for the 2026 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism in May. Proposals are due no later than Feb. 20. Learn more here:

Do you have a great presentation that you love to give? Are you especially knowledgeable about a particular aspect of managing volunteers? Share your insights at Volunteer NH's annual Governor's Conference on Volunteerism!

02/18/2026

NEW GRANTS: 25 nonprofit organizations receive grants from Point32Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan. The grants will provide additional funding to organizations already in the Foundation’s portfolio in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island: https://www.point32healthfoundation.org/harvard-pilgrim-health-care-and-tufts-health-plan-announce-technical-assistance-grants-to-current-grantees-from-its-philanthropic-arm-the-point32health-foundation/

02/18/2026

Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired has established the Sassy Outwater-Wright Legacy Fund to honor the life, leadership and legacy MABVI’s beloved former Executive Director, increase access to MABVI’s services and foster innovation. Learn how you can support the fund here:

MAB Community Services and our MABVI division are saddened to announce the recent passing of Sassy Outwater-Wright, MABVI’s beloved former Executive Director. Exceptional leaders like Sassy inspire, build trust, and create positive change. As an advocate in the blindness and disability communities...

02/17/2026

Join the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) on Feb. 19 to learn how nonprofits and foundations are navigating and adapting in the wake of a year of unprecedented challenge. Register for this candid discussion about the state of the sector here:

Sweeping cuts to federal government funding that have left organizations reeling. Threats to nonprofits and foundations. Communities divided. The past year has been one of unprecedented challenge. How are nonprofits faring — and how are they adapting — in the wake of these significant changes? W...

02/16/2026

The New Hampshire Children’s Health Foundation launched the 2026 Emergent Need Fund to help nonprofit organizations in New Hampshire respond to emergent needs caused by unforeseen events. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply here:

02/12/2026

NEW GRANTS: 24 nonprofit organizations receive grants from Point32Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan. The funding supports coalitions and organizations that advance community-led initiatives to drive civic engagement and improve health outcomes. Meet the grantees here: https://www.point32healthfoundation.org/harvard-pilgrim-health-care-and-tufts-health-plan-supporting-24-organizations-through-its-philanthropic-arm-the-point32health-foundation/

02/11/2026

DEAF, Inc. recently launched a new interactive training for professionals to gain a better understanding of the barriers faced by Deaf individuals. The IMPACT Program , a two-hour training, provides real-world scenarios and lived experience of the Deaf community - ideal for anyone who works with Deaf individuals or wants to learn more about inclusive practices. Learn more here:

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02/11/2026

The 2026 AARP Community Challenge Grant is now open. Since inception in 2017, the program has awarded 2,100 grants totaling $24.3 million to projects that benefit residents, especially those age 50 and older, and accelerate community change. Deadline is March 4. Learn more and apply here:

AARP Community Challenge grants help communities become more livable for people of all ages

02/10/2026

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness' podcast, Aunties on Air, explores the power of relationships, healing and storytelling that comes with Wabanaki culture. In the latest episode, hosts Auntie Clarissa and Auntie Lisa reflect on how we learn, connect and serve each other and Mother Earth each new year. Listen here:

As 2025 comes to a close, we are honoring our accomplishments and our struggles. Each year offers us the opportunity for learning, connecting, and serving each other and Mother Earth. We will reflect on all things and begin to discuss the year we are entering. The Aunties are excited to be with list...

02/09/2026

Looking to give your time to a community organization this year? Volunteer with Community Servings. The organization is in need of more volunteers in the kitchen Monday through Friday, at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. Whether you’re a returning volunteer or new to our community, you’ll make an immediate impact. Learn more and sign up here:

We rely on the generosity of individual volunteers and organized community groups to help our kitchen team prepare the nutritious food our clients need to improve and maintain their health.