The Woods Hole Foundation focuses on maintaining and improving the quality of life and character of the community. Since 1979, it has adapted its grant-making focus to match community needs, supporting a range of initiatives from the preservation of buildings used by non-profits to providing operating funds for local service organizations.
The grant program primarily aims to support projects that contribute to the quality of life and uphold the character of the community. It provides financial assistance for a variety of causes including the preservation of buildings and operating funds for local service organizations. The grant amounts typically range from $250 to $5000. The annual application period is from January 1 to March 31, with successful applicants receiving funds in mid-May. The foundation values organizations with clearly defined and reasonable requests, although it receives about 50 requests annually and may not be able to fully fund all.