The Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is dedicated to supporting 501(c)(3) charities focused on preventing accident, injury, and death, particularly relating to water safety. They fund programs and research aimed at enhancing survivability, safety education, and recovery treatments for injuries associated with water accidents.
The grant program from the Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts prioritizes the prevention of accidents, injuries, and deaths on the waters. It supports public education and training programs that encourage safety on the waters, aids community agencies and volunteer services in coastal areas dealing with rescue and treatment of water-related injuries, and backs academic and medical research in life-saving techniques and health sciences for better treatment and recovery outcomes. Grant amounts generally range from $5,000 to $50,000 annually, with the possibility of larger grants spread over multiple years for qualifying projects.