Mission
The Clipper Ship Foundation was founded in 1979 by David Parmely Weatherhead. The Foundation makes grants to federally tax-qualified nonprofit organizations offering human services to individuals living in Greater Boston (cities and towns lying on or within Route 128) and the cities of Lawrence and Brockton. Grants are also made in response to emergency disaster situations, worldwide. For more information, please click on the link below:
The Foundation awards grants four times throughout the year with the following submission deadlines for 2012:
Grant Application Deadline |
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Grants Awarded |
February 10th |
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April 30th |
May 4th |
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July 31st |
August 10th |
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October 31st |
November 2nd |
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January 31st |
In order to be considered, proposals must be submitted through the Foundation’s online application, so please review our “How to Apply” page before submitting. Completed proposals must be received by 5 p.m. on the day of the deadline in order to be considered for each grant cycle. The Foundation will only accept proposals online and not via mail or email.
We will only review complete proposals. If your application is missing any of the required supporting documents as of the deadline, you will receive email notification of ineligibility. For a complete list of specific application requirements, please review our "How to Apply" section of this website. We encourage applicants to email or call with any questions in advance of submission. |
In 2010, the Foundation made grants to charities in each of its priority areas:
- Children and Young People
- Community Affairs
- Food and Shelter
- Aid to Person with Disabilities
To see a list of former grantees, please click here.
To see a copy of the 2010 Annual Report click here.
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