Lincoln & Therese Filene Foundation, Inc. World Trade Center West 155 Seaport Boulevard Boston, MA 02210-2604 Telephone: (617) 439-2000

The Foundation awards grants in the following general areas:

Civic Education Human Development and Self-Sufficiency Music Education and Performing Arts Public Education and Broadcasting

Awards are granted generally in the $5,000 - $10,000 range.

The Foundation awards grants to educational institutions, public television, and other non-profit organizations whose proposals are specific and achievable, and whose successes can be replicated by other organizations.

The Foundation awards grants to educational institutions, public television, and other non-profit organizations whose proposals are specific and achievable, and whose successes can be replicated by other organizations.  Awards are granted generally in the $5,000 - $10,000 range.

Only not-for-profit organizations with Section 501(c)(3) tax exempt status are eligible for grants.  Grants are made primarily to organizations and institutions in New England.  The Foundation does not support individuals, organizations without Section 501(c)(3) status, lobbying, religious or political groups.  The Foundation does not make grants in support of capital campaigns or general operating costs.

The Board of Directors of the Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation meets twice each year, usually in May and in November, to review grant applications, evaluate results of previous grants, and allocate funds.  Applications are reviewed by a program committee which in turn makes recommendations to the Board. 

Application deadlines are March 1 and September 1.  Project reports are due annually on March 1 or September 1.

To apply for a grant, please send a cover letter and your completed Grant Request Cover Sheet and Request for Funding forms to: