Annual grant program focused on key areas of need on Cape Cod and the Islands
Hyannis, MA — The Cape and Islands United Way has awarded more than $500,000 in grant funding to 40 nonprofit organizations serving residents across Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. The funding, made possible through the organization’s Community Impact Grant Program, supports a wide range of services in the areas of Health, Housing, Educational and Financial Services, Women’s Advancement, and Martha’s Vineyard-specific initiatives.
This significant investment reflects the United Way’s ongoing commitment to improving lives and building stronger communities by supporting nonprofits that address the region’s most pressing needs—from access to mental health care to housing stability and career training for women.
“At a time when many small, community-based organizations are facing rising costs and funding cuts, these grants offer more than just financial support. They provide stability, momentum, and hope,” said Mark Skala, President and CEO of the Cape and Islands United Way. “These nonprofits are on the frontlines every day, improving the quality of life for our neighbors. By investing in their work, we’re creating long-term, lasting impact for individuals and families across the Cape and Islands.”
The Community Impact Grants are made possible thanks to the generosity of local donors and businesses who believe in the power of community-led solutions. Funding decisions are informed by a rigorous application and review process, ensuring that every dollar contributes meaningfully to measurable outcomes.
The grant recipients and funded projects are as follows:
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WellStrong – Peer Support Navigator Program
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Alzheimer’s Family Support – AFSC CARE Program
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Brazilian Resource Center – Barnstable County Bridge Care
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Health Imperatives – Healthy Immigrant Women, Infants, and Children
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Community Health Center – Expanded Access to Care Services in Sandwich
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Behavioral Health Innovators – Positive Alternatives for Student Support (PASS)
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Sharing Kindness – School-Based Grief Support Groups for Bereaved Children
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Harbor Homes – Homeless Outreach Program
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Hospice Martha’s Vineyard – Comfort & Care Program: Restorative Respite
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Sail Martha’s Vineyard – SailMobility MV
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Sassafras Earth Education – Summer Camp 2025 Repair & Financial Aid Fund
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Island Grown Initiative – Community Lunch Program
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Boys & Girls Club Martha’s Vineyard – Out of School Time Learning
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Homeless Prevention Counsel – Personalized Care Management for Those Facing Homelessness
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Belonging to Each Other – Housing Support for Falmouth Adults Experiencing Homelessness
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The Warming Place – Operational Funding
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Independence House – Emergency Shelter for Victims & Survivors of Domestic Violence
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Housing Assistance Corporation – Elderly & Disabled Emergency Housing
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Champ Homes – Transitional Housing Assistance
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Habitat for Humanity – Building Affordable Homes in Falmouth
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Duffy – In From the Streets
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Cape Cod Children’s Place – Wellspring Project
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod – Near-Peer and Community-Based Mentoring for Nantucket At-Risk Youth
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YMCA Cape Cod – Summer Camp Scholarships
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Dennis Land Trust – Sustaining Local Food Production through Collaborative, Educational Farming
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Atlantic White Shark Conservancy – Gills Club: Gills on the Go
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Cape Cod Toy Library – Toy Library
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Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod – Education & STEAM Program
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Cape Kids Meals – Childhood Hunger Relief Program
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Lower Cape Outreach Council – Feeding Our Families
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Nantucket Interfaith – Nantucket Food Pantry Program
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Sustainable Cape – Support Health through Local Food Programs at Cape Cod Farmers Markets
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EforAll Cape Cod – Expanding Inclusive Entrepreneurship on Cape Cod
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Food 4 Kids – Food 4 Kids Cape Cod
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Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center – Food Pantry and Distribution Center
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Cape Cod Neighbors Fund – Childcare Access Initiative
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The Family Pantry – Healthy Eating for Healthy Living
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WE CAN – Financial Empowerment Services
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A Baby Center – Essential Needs for Children 0-5
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Reach Out and Read – Cape and Islands Rx for Success
To learn more about the Cape and Islands United Way and how you can support this work, visit capeandislandsuw.org.
About Cape & Islands United Way
The Cape and Islands United Way is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization leading social impact on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. Partnering with donors, volunteers, and nonprofit organizations, our mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our communities to advance the common good within our region. Our pillars of priority include promoting health, improving educational success, creating housing stability, and encouraging economic stability.
The Cape and Islands United Way is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization leading social impact on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. Partnering with donors, volunteers, and nonprofit organizations, our mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our communities to advance the common good within our region. Our pillars of priority include promoting health, improving educational success, creating housing stability, and encouraging economic stability.