BOSTON, MA ~ Boston Mayor's Office Launches Mini-Grants to Support Mental Health and Violence Prevention for Youth

In December 2025, the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement (MOWA) in Boston announced the launch of two mini-grant opportunities for 2026. These grants, totaling $100,000, aim to support community-based organizations in their efforts to strengthen mental health, prevent violence, and promote the well-being of Boston's youth.

The Women and Girls Mental Health Mini-Grant and the Domestic, Sexual, and Gender-Based Violence (DSGBV) Prevention Mini-Grant are specifically designed to invest in early-intervention programs that focus on skill-building and culturally responsive approaches. These programs will be rooted in community expertise.

Chief of Equity and Inclusion Mariangely Solís Cervera stated that investing in the well-being and safety of young people is an investment in Boston's future. She also emphasized the City's commitment to ensuring that all young people have access to programs that strengthen mental health supports, promote connections, and recognize the work of community partners.

Dana Alas, Executive Director of MOWA, added that supporting the mental health and safety of women, girls, and young people requires collaboration, compassion, and strong community partnerships. These grants are a direct response to what community organizations have shared with MOWA - the need for more mental health resources, mentorship opportunities, and early-intervention programming that equips young people with skills to build safe and healthy lives.

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The Women and Girls Mental Health Mini-Grant has $50,000 available for eligible activities such as social cohesion, youth mentorship programs, mental health education initiatives, and other evidence-based approaches that strengthen resilience and emotional wellness. Organizations can apply for up to $9,999 individually or up to $20,000 if they submit a collaborative proposal with another partner organization.

The Domestic Sexual Gender-Based Violence Prevention Mini-Grant, also with $50,000 available, focuses on early-intervention programming for boys and young men. This grant funds healthy relationship skills, emotional literacy, and evidence-based violence-prevention strategies. All funded programs must be open to Boston residents regardless of identity.

The timeline for both grants is as follows: the application launch is on November 17, 2025; the deadline for submission is January 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.; the review period will take place in January 2026; award notifications will be sent out in February 2026; and the grant period ends on June 30, 2026. Organizations can apply to one or both opportunities.

To be eligible for these grants, applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or work with a fiscal sponsor, serve Boston residents, demonstrate sufficient staff and programmatic capacity, maintain equitable and culturally responsive outreach and service delivery, be in good financial standing and able to collect impact data, and implement all activities by June 30, 2026.

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Collaborative applications for the mental health grant must include a lead applicant and a partner organization. Each can request up to $9,999 in funding.

Interested organizations can apply through the City's grant portal by January 7th at 5:00 p.m. Detailed application instructions, required documents, and downloadable templates are available on the City's website. Applicants should ensure that their organization or fiscal sponsor has a valid Supplier/Vendor ID before award processing.

For any questions about eligibility requirements or application procedures, organizations can contact Emily Nasiff at (617)635-2525 or bostonwomen@boston.gov.

These mini-grants are an important step towards investing in the well-being of Boston's youth and promoting a safer community for all. The Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement hopes that these grants will encourage innovative and collaborative approaches to mental health and violence prevention, ultimately creating a stronger and more resilient city.

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