CFN awards $300,000 in grants

Nantucket Inquirer • Aug 4, 2022

The Community Foundation for Nantucket announced this week that it has awarded just over $300,000 in grant funding to 27 island nonprofits through its Nantucket Fund.

The fund focuses primarily on organizations in the island’s social services network, with grants going to a variety of programs including summer school for island children to Food Pantry support, Meals on Wheels helping build affordable-housing units.

“The programs supported through the Nantucket Fund tell the story of our ever-changing community, its diverse needs and people, and why the Nantucket Fund is so important. The work nonprofit leaders and the staff do every day supports our community in meaningful and impactful ways”, Community Foundation program director Sunny Daily said.