B.A.A. grant programme helps build communities

A total of USD 125,000 has been awarded to support their work that aligns with the Boston Athletic Association’s mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running, in order to build healthy communities.

Since the program’s inception in spring 2023, USD 773,000 has been awarded to 56 organizations across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with more applications being received with every edition.

Nicole Juri, Director of Development at the B.A.A. said, “The B.A.A. Gives Back Grant program is delighted to be able to support some incredible organizations with their important community work in this fall edition.

“We end the year with twelve selected organizations that we believe will use the funds to do great things to support athletes of all ages in getting and staying active. The impact of this program is far reaching, with 56 organizations receiving grants from us to date, and we look forward to continuing the growth and impact of this program in the years ahead.”

The B.A.A. awards monetary grants ranging from USD 5,000 to USD 15,000 through an application process open to all nonprofit organizations that meet the following criteria:

- Organization is a registered 501©(3) or a public agency.
- Organization is not political.
- Organization’s program advances the B.A.A.’s mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running, in order to build healthy communities.
- Organization is located in and serves residents of Massachusetts.

The next round of grant applications will launch in February 2026.