The Horace Cousens Industrial Fund
(617) 796-1324
cousensfund@newtonma.gov

The Horace Cousens Industrial Fund is a charitable trust dedicated to providing financial aid to residents in Newton who are experiencing a temporary and severe financial hardship. The Fund offers one-time grants to address specific needs, rather than covering ongoing expenses. To apply for assistance, applicants must complete an application and submit it to the Director of the Cousens Fund along with proof of Newton residency and income verification. Following the submission, the Director will arrange an interview with the applicant. Decisions regarding the approval or denial of requests are made by the Fund’s Trustees during their monthly meetings.

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You may Apply to the Cousens Fund by filling out an application form. 

Completed applications and required supporting documents can be submitted electronically via email or can be mailed/delivered to City Hall.

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Fillable online form: CLICK HERE

must be filled out, saved and emailed with supporting documents to:

cousensfund@newtonma.gov

OR

Downloadable Form: CLICK HERE

must be downloaded, filled out, and mailed or delivered with supporting documents to:

Cousens Fund 
Newton City Hall
1000 Commonwealth Ave.
Newton Centre, MA 02459

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