Community Service Grant Application

Community Service grants are awarded to charitable organizations that provide massage therapy to people who currently have little or no access to such services.


Do you work with an organization providing massage to people in need? Consider applying for an MTF Community Service Grant! We accept applications from the U.S. and internationally, and also offer one grant opportunity exclusive to grantees from northern Illinois (deadline flexible- please email gnelson@massagetherapyfoundation.org for more information).

We are also pleased to announce additional funding opportunities for breast cancer-related community service projects through funds raised via The Jacquelyn Project. Please follow the application process below.


2024 MTF Community Service Grant Application Process Now Closed

This program is designed to promote working partnerships between the massage therapy profession and community-based organizations.

The maximum award is $5,000 for a one-year project period. These grants are available for organizations or affiliates of organizations that have been in existence for at least one year in the respective state or province; are tax-exempt under schedule 501(c)(3) in the U.S., non-profit charitable organization in other countries; currently provide some therapeutic or other service programs to the community; and have designated a qualified staff member to oversee the program.

2024 Community Service Grant application deadline was March 1, 2024

Community Service Grant Guidelines
Photo release form
Photo release form (Spanish)
Ethics form
Tips for creating video content

 

Read about our 2023 Community Service Grantees
View the past MTF Community Service Grant winners

Not sure how to begin? We are pleased to offer the following guide to assist practitioners in providing massage in their communities:

Massage Therapy for the Underserved in Your Community: How to Launch a Successful and Sustainable Community Service Project


2024 Special Call for Breast Cancer-Related
Community Service Projects:
Application process is now closed

Do you work for an organization providing MT to cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, or healthcare professionals? Through the generosity of The Jacquelyn Project special fundraising initiative, funds are now available to support this important work.

Special Call Grant application deadline was March 1, 2024

TJP Community Service Grant Guidelines
Photo release form
Photo release form (Spanish)
Ethics form

Tips for creating video content

 


For additional information please contact:
Geri Anne Nelson, Program Manager, at gnelson@massagetherapyfoundation.org or 847-905-1667
or Gini Ohlson, Executive Director, at gohlson@massagetherapyfoundation.org or 847-905-1520