Essex County Community Foundation

10/15/2026

Attention Nonprofits: Applications for ECCF's Essex County Community Response Fund are now OPEN. The Fall 2026 round of funding will be allocated to communities most directly affected by current and upcoming changes in SNAP and Medicaid/Mass Health eligibility requirements, as well as continuing to offer support for organizations exploring structural changes for long-term sustainability. The application deadline is Nov. 20, 2026. See links in comments for more info and available info sessions.

ECCF stands with our communities and we are eager to support your critical work.

10/13/2026

This Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor the past, present and future of the Native communities of Essex County.

(Photo by John Andrews Creative Collective MA | Haverhill Intertribal Powwow, 2021, Organized by Mass. Center for Native American Awareness (MCNAA), and supported by an ECCF Creative County grant.)

The MCNAA is a trusted community resource dedicated to cultural enrichment, education and direct assistance for Native families throughout Massachusetts. Visit them to learn more about how they support residents and educate the public.

10/07/2026

ECCF is so thrilled to partner with MakeIT Haverhill! Congratulations!

10/02/2026

We were so thrilled to see ECCF Board Member, Felicia Pierce, CEO of North Shore Community Development Coalition, and Saniego Sanchez, director of the Punto Urban Art Museum - on CBS Boston WBZ, talking about Punto, the incredible open-air museum in The Point neighborhood of Salem.

A four-block collection of public murals and sculptures that aims to create neighborhood pride and increase economic opportunity for local businesses, it is a must-see for anyone who appreciates gorgeous art that tells the history and cultural story of a community.

One of the highlights of Punto is Casa De Abuela, a hand-built replica of a typical Dominican country house. ECCF, through our Creative County Initiative, is so proud to have supported the build of the house, which is a focus of memory and connection in the community.

Check out the CBS story, and if you haven't visited before, check out Punto Urban Art Museum. The weather looks great this weekend for a stroll through Salem!

"This is all free, and it was chosen by those who live here, a perfect way to bring pride to a community." - WBZ Reporter Levan Reid.

The Punto Urban Art Museum in Salem, Massachusetts features a collection of public murals, sculptures and exhibits. WBZ-TV's Levan Reid reports.

09/28/2026

As part of our Nonprofit Connect Series, ECCF had the absolute privilege of learning more about the patient-centered care offered at the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, which cares for 70,000 patients across the Merrimack Valley. The Nonprofit Connect Series is designed to connect ECCF Fundholders with local organizations that are changing Essex County for the better.

ECCF tours the Center with donors for the September Nonprofit Connect Series site visit By Michelle Xiarhos Curran ECCF SENIOR WRITER In the parking lot across from the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC), Bienvenido “Ben” Gonzalez stands outside one of the Center’s two Mobile Health...

09/22/2026

The application for ECCF's Digital Equity Initiative Partnership Grant program is now open! Apply by December 1 to be considered for funding for your collaborative project focused on digital equity programs serving the people and communities of Essex County.

We can't wait to learn more about your innovative ideas to connect Essex County residents with the technology needed to navigate today's digital world.

Nonprofits, visit www.eccf.org/digital-equity-initiative-partnership-grant/ to learn more, and to sign up for the info session on Sept. 29, and also 1:1 office hour slots with a member of our digital equity team.

We look forward to hearing more about your work to advance digital equity in Essex County!

09/17/2026

NONPROFITS: We want to hear from YOU! Participate in our five-minute flash poll to help us continue to understand the evolving needs, challenges and strengths of organizations across Essex County. Nonprofits are the lifeblood of our communities, and we are so appreciative of your time, and your critical work in our region. Thank you! Poll is open through Sept. 22! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Fall26FlashPoll

09/02/2026

Attention nonprofits: Do you offer programs and services for Essex County ? ECCF's Essex County Veterans Fund is now accepting grant applications. We are so proud to support YOUR work to care for and honor our local heroes. Visit www.eccf.org/essex-county-veterans-fund/ to learn more and apply. The application deadline is Oct. 6.

07/21/2026

For 35 years, ECCF's Greater Lawrence Summer Fund (GLSF) has been supporting nonprofits that help increase access to enrichment and academic opportunities for young people throughout Greater Lawrence. This summer, ECCF distributed $344,000 to 50 AMAZING organizations through the GLSF. This is only possible because of a collaborative of generous donors who care, and we couldn't be more grateful for their support. Happy Summer!

Photo from Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc. and their Safe Haven Summer Parks & Recreation Program.

$344,000 awarded to 50 organizations offering engaging summer programming for local youth In Methuen’s Arlington neighborhood, opening day of the Safe Haven Summer Parks and Recreation program means summer has officially arrived. This year, the free program, run by nonprofit Methuen Arlington Neig...

07/14/2026

ECCF is so proud to support nonprofit organizations caring for and honoring local veterans.

Beverly, MA – Data released in 2025 by the Wounded Warrior Project revealed that veterans face an increased risk of loneliness, with nearly three quarters of veterans saying that they feel left out. But a new group of grantees of the Essex County Veterans Fund – a fund launched by Essex County C...