Massachusetts Service Alliance promotes community service, community service-learning, and volunteerism by investing public and private funds in community-based organizations. MSA accepts Commonwealth Corps, AmeriCorps, Mentoring, and Community Service-Learning grant proposals from Massachusetts-based nonprofit agencies on an annual basis.  Grants are awarded following a review process involving staff, community members, and the MSA Board of Directors.  Awards decisions are based on a number of factors, including program quality, impact, and diversity. 

Requests for Proposals are released throughout the year.  To view a listing of current funding opportunities, visit our Funding Resources page.

Celebrate National Volunteer Week

April 18 - 24, 2010

National Volunteer Week, along with Global Youth Service Day (April 23 - 25, 2010), offers an excellent opportunity for individuals and groups of all ages to engage in- and further instill the ethic of- community service. The Massachusetts Service Alliance is proud to promote volunteer and service activities throughout the Commonwealth, and we encourage all citizens of Massachusetts to engage in service to their communities. Click here for more on how to get involved.

1,000 New AmeriCorps Members Take Their Pledge of Service!
In celebrating AmeriCorps Opening Day on November 7, Governor Deval Patrick led over 1,000 members from Massachusetts AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps VISTA programs in the Pledge of Service, marking the start of a year of National Service benefiting hundreds of communities across the state. Click here for more information on AmeriCorps.

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Governor Patrick has awarded more than $2.3 million for Commonwealth Corps Grantees.
View a listing of the selected organizations to receive funding and read the Governor’s press release. To learn more about Commonwealth Corps click here.

Interested in becoming a Commonwealth Corps Member?
Visit Connect & Serve to learn about Commonwealth Corps opportunities.