Grant & Funding Opportunities

2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Grant (rolling): The Cybersecurity Awareness Program seeks to improve cybersecurity through end-user training, evaluation, and simulated phishing campaigns.  Five learning paths are pre-designed in order to accommodate all levels of security program maturity.  Organizations have full access to the training platform allowing for flexibility and control of implementation.  Cybersecurity awareness training will ensure employees know the latest techniques used by cyber criminals, how to identify phishing scams, and their role in keeping their organization safe from cyber-attacks. For more information contact OMST-cyber-training@mass.gov  

Cybersecurity Health Check Program (rolling): The Cybersecurity Health Check Program supports local government agencies in providing basic cybersecurity services at no cost. The program will aid in identifying security gaps and their ability to safeguard data and systems from cyber threats. For more information contact CyberHealthCheck@mass.gov.  

Massachusetts Housing Partnership Mini-Grants (rolling): For more information contact housingstabilitygrants@masshousing.com. 

Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap Planning Assistance (rolling): For more information contact Joanne Bissetta at Joanne.Bissetta@mass.gov. 

Housing Opportunity on Public Land Program (rolling): The Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) Housing Opportunity on Public Land Program is a partnership between MHP and municipalities or local housing agencies to support the development of new affordable housing on publicly owned land or surplus buildings. Any municipality in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with buildings or lands is eligible to apply for this assistance and loan program. For more information, contact Carsten Snow-Eikelberg at csnoweikelberg@mhp.net. 

The Climate Leader Communities Decarbonization Technical Support (Program) (rolling): For more information, contact Paul Carey at paul.s.carey@mass.gov. 

MassEVIP Fleet Vehicles Grant  (rolling): This MassDEP rolling grant program promotes electric vehicle (EV) adoption by making them more affordable. The program provides public entities to buy or lease EVs and keep them in their fleet for at least three years. For mor information, contact MassDEP at massevip.massdep@mass.gov.   

Advancing Massachusetts Power (AMP) Grant (due January 23, 2026): The program aims to facilitate the deployment of safe energy storage systems (ESS) across the Commonwealth. AMP offers three tracks: One prioritizing backup power for critical facilities and community hubs (implementation or feasibility support), another prioritizing training and resources for safe ESS deployment, and the third focused on Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) and the commercialization of 10+ hour storage technologies. For more information, contact customerservice@ampmass.com.

Environmental Justice Capacity Building Grant (due January 23, 2026): For more information, visit COMMBUYS. 

Volunteer Fire Capacity 2025 (due January 23, 2026): The US Forest Service offers Volunteer Fire Capacity grants to better equip small community fire departments to respond to wildfires. VFC grant funding is awarded to volunteer fire departments across the state for much needed wildland fire safety gear, training, and equipment. For more information, contact the Grant Manager @  alex.belote@mass.gov. 

Multipurpose, Assessment, RLF, and Cleanup (MARC) Grant (due January 28, 2026): EPA’s Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization (OBLR) is soliciting applications from eligible entities for Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup Grant funding. These Brownfields Grants allow more vacant and abandoned properties to be turned into community assets that can attract jobs and promote economic revitalization in communities. If you plan to apply, please follow the instructions at this link to request a MassDEP letter of acknowledgement. https://www.mass.gov/how-to/request-a-state-acknowledgement-letter-from-massdep. 

Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund (due March 13, 2026): The Massachusetts Historical Commission is accepting applications for Round 32 of the MMPF, a state-funded 50% reimbursable matching grant program to support preservation of properties, landscapes, and sites 9Cultural resources) listed in the State Register of Historic Places. Applicants must be a municipality or nonprofit organization. For more information, contact Paul Holtz at paul.holtz@sec.state.ma.us or Ross Dekle at ross.dekle@sec.state.ma.us.

MassTrails Grant (due February 2, 2026): The MassTrails Grant Program provides funding and technical expertise for project development, design, engineering, permitting, constructions, and maintenance of recreational trails, shared-use pathways, and the amenities that support trails. For more information, register for the November 20^th Teams webinar (12-1:30pm), or contact Guadalupe Garcia at guadalupe.garcia@mass.gov  

Community Compact IT Grant (due February 5, 2026): This competitive grant program supports local innovation through investments in technology that enhance government efficiency, reduce costs, and improve resident interactions. Grants of up to $200,000 fund one-time capital needs for innovative IT projects, including technology infrastructure, software, and related costs such as planning, design, installation, implementation, and initial training.  Awarded projects must be completed within 18 months of the grant award. For more information, contact Connor Robichaud at crobichaud@cmrpc.org. 

Housing Choice Grant (due February 27, 2026): This program provides funding to municipalities that have earned a Housing Choice Community (HCC) or Rural and Small Town Housing Choice Community (RST‑HCC) designation, and supports local efforts to increase housing production and remove barriers to development. Grants can be used for activities such as housing planning and studies, zoning and bylaw updates, infrastructure improvements, and community engagement or technical assistance that advance housing growth. For more information, contact Mckenzie Bell at mckenzie.bell@mass.gov 

2026 Health Foundation Activation Fund (due March 1, 2026): The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts is supporting discrete, one-year projects aimed at helping an organization move to its next level of capacity and effectiveness that can be sustained over time. In general, grants support projects that will not require ongoing fundraising beyond the end of the grant period. The Health Foundation does not name specific health issues or priority areas, instead looking to community-based organizations to identify health issues and potential solutions. Form more information, contact info@thfcm.org.  

MA Clean Energy Center Innovation and Capacity Building Grant (due March 26, 2026): The Innovation and Capacity Building Grant supports seed funding for applicants to explore innovative ideas for potential grant projects or models aimed at creating organizational capacity. For more information contact empower@masscec.com. 

MA Clean Energy Center Implementation Grant (due March 26, 2026): The Implementation Grant provides funding to initiate community-based projects or programs that increase access to the benefits of clean energy. For more information contact empower@masscec.com. 

Municipal Fiber Grant (due April 2, 2026): The Municipal Fiber Grant program is a competitive initiative aimed at closing critical gaps in municipal networks by funding fiber infrastructure owned by municipalities. Expanding fiber connectivity enables centralized IT management, including network monitoring, cybersecurity, records management, and backup and recovery. A unified network also creates cost-saving opportunities through aggregated internet bandwidth and shared security infrastructure. Awarded projects must be completed within 18 months of the grant award. For more information, contact Connor Robichaud at crobichaud@cmrpc.org. 

Drinking Water Supply Protection Grant (due April 13, 2026): This grant provides funds to assist in protecting and conserving the quality and quantity of public drinking water supply sources in the Commonwealth. This grant is open to municipalities, municipal water suppliers, and water and fire districts and funds projects that aim to purchase land in fee simple, or permanent protection fro eligible water supply lands under a Conservation Restriction (CR) or Watershed Preservation Restriction (WPR). For more information contact Vanessa Farny at Vanessa.Farny@mass.gov.  

Recycling and Reuse Business Development Grant (RBDG) (due April 3, 2026): This program is focused on expanding the infrastructure for collection, reuse, recycling, and other defined processing for specified target materials. These grants are intended to help foster sustainable markets for the targeted materials and products, thereby adding value to municipal and business recycling and reuse efforts. For more information contact MassDEP at sowayib.sikder@mass.gov 

Landscape Partnership Grant (due April 23, 2026): The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)’s LP program supports large-scale land conservation projects that protect ecosystems, sustain local farm and forest economies, and expand outdoor recreation. By funding partnerships among municipalities, state and federal agencies, and nonprofits, the program enables acquisition of lands for conservation, such as forests, farms, water supply areas, and rare habitats, beyond the scope of other state grants. It also advances climate goals by accelerating forest conservation as a natural climate solution. An information session is taking place on Thursday, January 22^nd at 1:30 p.m. For more information, contact Vanessa Farny at Vanessa.Farny@mass.gov.  

Land Conservation Assistance Grant (rolling through April 30, 2026): This grant is administered by the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs and the Division of Conservation Services. Funding is available for consultant services to assist with preparing a grant application for land conservation, acquisition, or park development, completion of steps involved in land transactions, and the preparation of an Open Space and Recreation Plan. For more information, contact Charlotte Leavitt at cleavitt@cmrpc.org.  

MassDEP Air Sensor Grant (due December 31, 2026): MassDEP is offering this grant opportunity is offering this grant opportunity for tribes, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, and municipalities to receive, at no cost, up to five PurpleAir sensors to measure levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in their communities’ outdoor air for at least one year. MassDEP encourages placing air sensors in communities with vulnerable populations. PM2.5 is a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets so small that they can be inhaled deep into the lungs and may even enter the bloodstream. Breathing PM2.5 can aggravate asthma and contribute to other respiratory and cardio-pulmonary illnesses. With sensors provided through this grant program, grantees can work with residents, schools, businesses, and community groups to assess PM2.5 levels in the outdoor air, increase public understanding of local conditions and their effects, identify areas where pollution levels might be higher and mitigation efforts can be directed to protect public health. For more information, contact MassDEP at air.sensor@mass.gov.  

Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office: This is a new resource that is currently offering federal funding opportunities to qualifying local and tribal governments. This recently introduced Federal Funding initiative presents as an invaluable resource for local leaders, aiding them to optimize federal funding prospects for the benefit of Massachusetts communities. 

Public Electric Vehicle Charging (rolling): The Electric Vehicle Charging Program provides resources to help determine the costs of proposed Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure, as well as identifying potential funding sources. For more information contact the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation. 

Technical Assistance for Adoption of Building Energy Codes Assistance (rolling) The Technical Assistance for Adoption of Building Energy Codes Assistance grant will support states and local jurisdictions in adopting, implementing, and enforcing zero energy codes, or equivalent codes and standards, improve residential and commercial construction and retrofits, and transitioning the building stock to more efficient, decarbonized buildings. For more information contact IRACodes@hq.doe.gov 

EDA Public Works Program (rolling): The EDA Public Works program provides funding to help communities build, design, or engineer critical infrastructure and facilities. Examples of projects include water and sewer system improvements and the creation or expansion of industrial parks. Projects must advance the EDA’s Investment priorities and be consistent with the region’s current Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). They also must be in a geographic region subject to the EDA’s economic distress criteria. The typical EDA cost share rate for projects is 50 percent. Eligible applicants include local governments and nonprofit organizations. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Contact Kerrie Salwa at ksalwa@cmrpc.org for more information. 

EDA Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) (rolling): The EDA’s EAA program provides investments that support a wide range of construction and non-construction activities. Examples of projects include the construction or upgrading of public infrastructure and the procurement of equipment for workforce training programs. Projects must advance the EDA’s Investment priorities and be consistent with the region’s current Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). They also must be in a geographic region subject to the EDA’s economic distress criteria. The typical EDA cost share rate for projects is 50 percent. Eligible applicants include local governments and nonprofit organizations. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Contact Kerrie Salwa at ksalwa@cmrpc.org for more information. 

EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance Programs (rolling): The EDA’s Planning and Local Technical Assistance programs are designed to support economic development, foster job creation, and attract private investment. The Planning program assists eligible recipients in managing and coordinating the development and implementation of regional economic development plans, such as Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS), and plans to guide the creation and/or retention of high-quality jobs and private investment attraction. The Local Technical Assistance program strengthens the capacity of local, regional, or State organizations and institutions to undertake economic development projects such as feasibility studies, impact analyses, disaster resiliency plans, and project planning. Projects must advance the EDA’s Investment priorities. The typical EDA cost share rate for projects is 50 percent. Eligible applicants include local governments and nonprofits. Contact Kerrie Salwa at ksalwa@cmrpc.org for more information. 

Rural Business Investment Program (rolling): The Rural Business Investment Program provides a Rural Business Investment Company (RBIC) license to newly formed developmental capital organizations to aid in meeting capital investment needs in rural communities. For more information contact RBIP@usda.gov  

On-Farm Labor Housing Loans (rolling): This program provides affordable financing to develop or rehabilitate affordable rental housing for very low to moderate-income domestic, migrant, and seasonal farm laborers. It also provides funding used to increase the supply of affordable housing for farm labor; and the ability of the farmer to provide affordable, decent, safe, and sanitary housing for farm workers. Individual farm owners, family farmers, and farmer associations are among those eligible to apply. For more information contact the USDA Processing and Report Review Branch at MFHprocessing1@usda.gov  

Community Facilities Loan & Grant Program (rolling): This program provides funds to improve, construct, develop, and finance essential community facilities for rural communities such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, certain schools, childcare centers, fire and rescue, public safety facilities, libraries, and town halls. Government organizations, public bodies, and community-based non-profit organizations are among those eligible to apply. For more information contact Lyndon Nichols at lyndon.nichols@udsa.gov

Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program (rolling): This program provides funding for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal, and stormwater drainage to households and businesses in eligible rural areas. Funds can be used to buy, build, repair, and improve public water and waste treatment and collection systems. Government organizations and non-profit organizations are among those eligible to apply. For more information contact Lyndon Nichols at lyndon.nichols@udsa.gov

EDA FY2025 Disaster Supplement Program (rolling): The EDA FY2025 Disaster Supplement Program supports economic recovery activities in areas that have received major disaster declarations due to hurricanes, wildfires, severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, and other natural disasters occurring in calendar years 2023 and 2024. For more information contact Debra Beavin at dbeavin@eda.gov. 

Hometown Grants (rolling on a quarterly basis): The Hometown Grant is an initiative to support community projects including but not limited to historic revitalization, creating downtown assets or destinations, and improving community gathering spaces. Projects that focus on a sense of place or could lead to future investments are of interest. For more information visit https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants#FAQs