DESCRIPTION

Open Door Grants are grants for organizations serving Barnstable County that are NEW to the Foundation or who have not received a discretionary grant (Program Grant, Open Door Grant, Capacity Building Grant, Anniversary Grant or Flexible Funding Grant) in the past five years. 

Accepting applications on April 15, 2026

TIMELINE

Applications for this grant cycle open on April 15, 2026 and close on May 14, 2026.

REQUESTS

Organizations must have an annual operating budget of at least $25,000. Grant awards will equal 20% of the organizations operating budget, up to a maximum award amount of $10,000.

GUIDELINES

Review these guidelines carefully prior to submitting an application or contacting the Foundation. DOWNLOAD GUIDELINES

APPLY

Use this link to submit information for all grant applications. APPLICATION LINK

PRIOR GRANT RECIPIENTS

Prior Grant Recipients: in 2024 and 2025, the criteria for Open Door Grants was slightly different, geared only to smaller organizations.
2024 RECIPIENTS | 2025 RECIPIENTS

QUESTIONS?

Lauren Dreyer
Program Officer
508.790.3040×113
ldreyer@capecodfoundation.org