Neighbors helping neighbors. That’s the way it should be.
As a mutual bank, our focus is to support the community and give back in ways that help everyone live better. We’re proud of this role and take it to heart – financially supporting local nonprofits, community-based organizations, and even high school students who need help to attend college. But that’s not enough, so you’ll also find us hard at work in our neighborhoods volunteering for causes we care about.
We lend financial support in three ways: community sponsorships, corporate donations, and major grants through the Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation. Which type of support is right for you? Explore the options below and be sure to review our eligibility requirements before applying.
For general and program-related questions, or technical questions regarding the submission process, please contact: [email protected].
Important Update
Middlesex Savings Bank is transitioning to an updated version of the Blackbaud grant system, called the Applicant and Grantee Portal. The purpose of this transition is to provide a smoother application experience with enhanced functionality, including the ability for applicants to easily manage additional users for collaboration. The new portal is being used for all philanthropic initiatives given through Middlesex Savings Bank and Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation, including Community Sponsorship, Corporate Giving, the Foundation grant programs, the A. James Lavoie Scholarship, and the John R. Heerwagen Award for Nonprofit Leadership.
Save Your Application History
If you would like to retain copies of your previous applications and records from the Legacy Grantee Portal, we encourage you to save your information before access is discontinued on July 29, 2026.
For step-by-step instructions, view our Legacy Grantee Portal Application History Guide.
Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation
Middlesex Savings Bank is always right there to help support community organizations with funding. But some nonprofits working toward the common good deserve even more support. That’s why the Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation was created. This separate entity has its own endowment and is able to fund worthy 501(c)(3) organizations that raise the standard of living for all of us.
- Social Services Program
- Educational Support Program
- Capacity Building Program
Community Sponsorships
Community sponsorships are how Middlesex Savings Bank supports local activities and events that need additional funding to be brought to life. If you can provide ad space, a logo on your materials, display a banner at your event or some other type of advertising or recognition of the help you receive from the bank, you may be able to receive funding.
- Arts & education
- Town events such as parades, summer music series, etc.
- Local sporting events
Corporate Giving
- Youth & education
- Basic human services
- Economic empowerment
- Arts & education
- Town events such as parades, summer music series, etc.
- Local sporting events
- Youth & education
- Basic human services
- Economic empowerment
Bi-annual review schedule
3 to 4 weeks
3 to 4 weeks
