Description

The Frank Reed & Margaret Jane Peters Memorial Fund was established in 1934 and 1935 to support and promote quality educational, human services and health care programming for underserved populations. Special consideration is given to charitable organizations that serve youth and children.

The application deadline for the Frank Reed & Margaret Jane Peters Memorial Fund is March 1. Applicants will be notified of grant decisions before July 31.

The Peters Memorial Fund is a generous supporter of the Summer Fund, established by Philanthropy Massachusetts. The Summer Fund is a donor collaborative that provides operating support for summer camps serving low-income urban youth from Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea and Somerville. Excluding the grant made to the Summer Fund, the typical grant range is $10,000 to $40,000.

Grant requests for general operating support are strongly encouraged. Program support will also be considered. Small program-related capital expenses may be included in general operating or program requests.

The majority of grants from the Peters Memorial Fund are 1 year in duration. On occasion, multi-year support is awarded.