February 2023

Deadline to Apply for Scholarships is Fast Approaching! 

With more than 140 unique scholarship opportunities to qualify for in just one application, the possibilities are endless. We encourage all current high school seniors to apply before the end of the month. A brighter future is just one click away.

Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2023 at 5:00pm

2023 Grant Programs & Deadlines Now Available!

Mark your calendars! Our grant program calendar for 2023 is now available. Each grant program has its own set of guidelines, and many of the guidelines have been refreshed and updated for 2023.

GWCF will be hosting a prospective applicant orientation for each grant cycle. Details about upcoming grant programs and the orientation sessions are listed below, and are available on our website.

Three Grant Programs Now Open!

The application deadline for these three programs is Friday, April 14.

Creative Intersections Grant:

• Projects that leverage the arts as a tool and catalyst to respond to human needs in a way that is authentic, inclusive, and equitable. 
• Prospective Applicant Orientation: March 8 at 9am - Register Here

Worcester County Food Bank (WCFB) Fund to End Hunger:

• Programs and organizations seeking to build their capacity, increase access to healthy food and/or engage in advocacy and policy change.
• Prospective Applicant Orientation: March 7 at 9am - Register Here

Leicester Savings Bank Fund:



• Programs and groups that are providing critical services to residents and/or building community and vibrancy in Leicester.
• Prospective Applicant Orientation: March 6 at 12pm - Register Here

We’re helping organizations grow with Resilia!

The Foundation has partnered with Resilia to provide capacity-building support to a diverse group of 35 small, grassroots, and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) led and serving nonprofits from across Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Through the Resilia partnership, the cohort will receive access to 1:1 nonprofit coaching, online training, fundraising tools, and peer-to-peer learning to build their capacity and maximize their impact. We look forward to sharing more about the impact of this partnership throughout our first year.

Youth for Community Improvement Now Accepting Applications for Class of 2023! 

Do you know a high school student who is eager to be involved in their community? Youth for Community Improvement (YCI) promotes civic leadership through a 12-week teen led experience resulting in making grants to local nonprofits working in areas of high importance to young people. Recruitment for the YCI Class of 2023 is now open through May 15!