Community Service Award Application
2026 MTF Community Service Award
application process is now open!
Massage Therapy Foundation Community Service Awards are designed to promote working partnerships between the massage therapy profession and community-based organizations that provide massage therapy to people who currently have little or no access to such services
Starting in 2026, the maximum award has increased to $20,000 for a one-year project period. The past maximum award was $5,000, with 4-6 awards provided each year. The increased maximum limit of the award will enable MTF to award 1-2 larger projects to make a greater impact, while collecting data and insights to serve larger goals. Learn more about this change via the Research Perch podcast episode available here.
Awards 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.
Do you work with an organization providing massage to people in need? Consider applying! We accept applications from the U.S. and internationally.
Additional funding opportunities for breast cancer-related community service projects is available through the generosity of The Jacquelyn Project special fundraising initiative. Please follow the application process below.
2026 Community Service Award Guidelines
Photo release form
Photo release form (Spanish)
Ethics form
Tips for creating video content
Enter Application Portal
2026 MTF Community Service Award application
submission deadline is March 15, 2026 at 11:59pm CST
Read about our 2025 Community Service Awardees
Read about our 2024 Breast Cancer-Related Community Service Awardees
View all past MTF Community Service Award winners
Not sure how to begin? We are pleased to offer the following guide to assist practitioners in providing massage in their communities:
For additional information please contact:
Annie LaCroix, MS, LMT, Associate Director – Operations
alacroix@massagetherapyfoundation.org