Building a Better Beverly Receives $75,000 Grant for Literacy Program
Beverly Nonprofit Awarded $75K Cummings Grant For Summer Literacy Program

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Building a Better Beverly, a nonprofit in Beverly, Massachusetts, has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation to enhance its Summer Literacy Program, which assists struggling elementary students. This funding is part of a larger $35 million grant initiative supporting various nonprofits across Greater Boston.
- 01Building a Better Beverly will receive $75,000 over three years from the Cummings Foundation.
- 02The grant will support the Summer Literacy Program for up to 180 elementary students reading below grade level.
- 03The Cummings Foundation increased its annual grant funding from $30 million to $35 million this year.
- 04This year's grant program attracted a record 959 applicants, with 150 nonprofits selected for funding.
- 05The foundation has awarded over $650 million to Greater Boston nonprofits since its inception.
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Building a Better Beverly, a nonprofit organization based in Beverly, Massachusetts, has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation to support its Summer Literacy Program. This initiative, aimed at assisting struggling elementary school students, will receive funding over three years as part of the foundation's annual grant program, which this year distributed a total of $35 million. The program serves up to 180 students who are reading below grade level, providing essential literacy support to help them succeed academically. The Cummings Foundation's decision to increase its funding and offer fully unrestricted grants allows organizations to allocate resources where they are most needed, addressing rising costs and increased service demand. This year, the foundation received a record 959 applications, selecting 150 nonprofits for funding across various causes, including education, housing, and social justice. Since its founding, the Cummings Foundation has donated over $650 million to nonprofits in Greater Boston, reinforcing its commitment to community support and development.
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The grant will enhance literacy support for struggling students in Beverly, improving their academic success.
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