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Lend A Hand Agency Grant Application

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LAH strives to help as many people as possible, but we cannot fund all the requests we receive due to funding constraints. Due to the number of requests we receive, we do not provide individual approval determination for each request. If your client’s application is approved, you will receive a check for the requested expense for you to forward directly on to the vendor. All applications are considered on a rolling basis. Email us to inquire about the status of your request if you have questions or concerns.
Grants are only available to Massachusetts residents. Out of state residents are automatically denied.
Next, please tell us about your client in need.
Client Name (for whom Agency Is applying)*
Grants are only available to Massachusetts residents. Out of state residents are automatically denied.
Special Circumstances
Checks cannot be made directly payable to the client

Please do not include any sensitive personal information, such as social security number, driver's license number, passport number, or other government issued identification numbers; financial account numbers, credit or debit account numbers; sensitive medical/mental health information, etc.

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 512 MB.

Please do not include any sensitive personal information, such as social security number, driver's license number, passport number, or other government issued identification numbers; financial account numbers, credit or debit account numbers; sensitive medical/mental health information, etc.

  • East Boston Grant

    A mother of four saw her income reduced drastically when the pandemic hit. She’s unable to keep up with her rising electricity bill and worries about losing power because of what she owes. HomeStart helped her get a grant from LAH that helped reduce her debt, bringing a bit of relief during these difficult times.

  • Lynn Grant

    A young mother of two fell behind in her rent after her work hours were severely cut. A LAH grant through the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless helped bring her payments up to date on the single room she rents, giving her peace of mind as she looks for a second job.

  • Roxbury Grant

    A working couple with 2 children struggled to pay their utility bill and lost power in their apartment. Working through the HomeStart, the couple received a LAH grant that restored their electricity so the kids were able to do homework and the family could cook their meals.

  • Somerville Grant

    An elderly woman on a fixed income worked with Mystic Valley Elder Services to get a LAH grant to pay her oil bill and keep heat on in her home.

  • Boston Grant

    A Boston couple was forced to move to a smaller apartment after both lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Working with the St. Francis House, they received a grant from LAH that helped them pay the required security deposit to secure a less expensive place to live.

  • Brookline Grant

    A hard-working couple with three children were in danger of losing their apartment. On top of both parents seeing their work hours cut, their youngest son was born with a serious disability. Working with Greater Boston Legal Services, they received a grant from LAH that helped with medical bills and rent.

  • Jamaica Plain Grant

    A mother of 3 children referred by Boston Area Rape Crisis Center received a grant to pay tuition for her nurses-aid training program so she can become certified and begin working.

  • Dorchester Grant

    A family of 4 in Dorchester referred by Dimock Community Health Center, received a grant to pay their rent and avoid eviction. The children could stay in school and their mother was able to continue working.
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