The Anthony F. Cordeiro Charitable Foundation offers semi-annual grant opportunities to support nonprofit organizations that serve children and families in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This foundation, established in 2017, aims to improve the well-being of local communities by supporting projects and programs that align with its mission. The grant process includes two funding cycles each year, and applicants are encouraged to reach out with questions about project alignment prior to submission, though pre-proposal discussions are not mandatory.

The foundation's objective is to support organizations with a proven track record or promising potential to positively impact local communities. Grants are provided to nonprofit organizations or those operating under a qualified fiscal sponsor, focusing on programs that serve children and families. Funding is intended to support new or existing initiatives that clearly demonstrate community need, capacity for effective execution, and measurable outcomes.

Funding may be used for programs and projects that are realistic and feasible to implement, with strong leadership, a clear implementation timeline, and sound organizational financial health. However, grants are not available for events, sponsorships, or other foundations. The foundation emphasizes equity and inclusivity, requiring applicants to demonstrate non-discrimination in hiring and service provision.

Eligible applicants must be based in or serve Southeastern Massachusetts or Rhode Island and possess 501(c)(3) status or equivalent fiscal sponsorship. The foundation encourages applications from nonprofits that do not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin. Applicants must ensure that the proposed work aligns with the foundation’s mission and that fiscal sponsorship, if applicable, is arranged before submitting a grant application.

The application deadline is June 30 for the first funding cycle (January through June) and December 31 for the second cycle (July through December). Applications must be submitted by these deadlines to be considered for the respective cycle. Applicants are advised to review eligibility criteria carefully and ensure complete submissions for consideration.

Selection criteria include a demonstrated need for the project, the number of families served, organizational strength, the capacity to implement the project, and a clear, actionable plan for success. While there is no specified application format or set of required questions listed, applicants are expected to present a well-organized and compelling case for funding that aligns with these criteria.