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Eligibility for Massage Therapy Foundation Community Service Awards

Funding for nonprofit massage programs serving underserved populations globally.

Amount $20,000
Deadline Closes on: March 15, 2027
Location Global
Category Grants For Non-Profit Organizations
Questions 6 total
Required 6 required
View full grant on Grantaura Updated March 14, 2026 on Grantaura.

I get asked all the time: "Does my organization really qualify for this?" The short answer: if you're a nonprofit already running community programs and you serve people who can't easily get massage, you're in the right ballpark. But the Massage Therapy Foundation has some specific gates you need to clear. I built this page to walk you through each one – no fluff, just the actual requirements. Use the interactive checker above to see instantly where you stand. It asks six yes/no questions, and in about two minutes you'll know whether to move forward or explore other opportunities.

Why these rules exist

The foundation isn't trying to be difficult. They've funded over 140 projects worldwide, and they've learned that the projects that succeed – the ones that actually outlast the grant period – come from organizations with some existing infrastructure. The one-year minimum, the requirement that you already provide services, the need for a designated staff member and insured practitioners – all of that is about making sure your project has a solid foundation. They've also seen that projects serving truly marginalized groups generate the most meaningful data. That's why the "underserved population" question is central. If your organization is brand new or you're a solo therapist hoping to launch a program from scratch, this grant probably isn't the right fit right now. But that doesn't mean you're out of options. The "More Grants" section below has alternatives that might match your current stage better.

Still unsure? Let's talk

Eligibility rules can be tricky when you're dealing with international equivalents or edge cases like fiscal sponsorship. The foundation hasn't explicitly said whether a fiscally sponsored project qualifies. If you're in that gray area, the smart move is to have a quick conversation with someone who knows these grants inside out. Submit an assessment and our team can review your specific situation. Or book a 15‑min consultation – we'll look at your organizational docs together and give you a clear yes/no. No guesswork.

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Eligibility Requirements (Source-Based)

  1. Is your organization a nonprofit (501(c)(3) in the U.S. or recognized charitable nonprofit in another country)? Required
    Confidence: H
    Source
  2. Has your organization existed for at least one year? Required
    Confidence: H
    Source
  3. Does your organization currently provide therapeutic or service programs to the community? Required
    Confidence: H
    Source
  4. Has your organization designated a qualified staff member to oversee the massage program? Required
    Confidence: H
    Source
  5. Does your organization have access to qualified massage practitioners with professional liability insurance? Required
    Confidence: M
    Source
  6. Will your project serve populations with little or no access to massage therapy? (Examples: veterans, cancer patients, farmworkers, homeless individuals) Required
    Confidence: H
    Source