Grant & Funding Opportunities

Municipal and Tribal Technical Assistance Grant (rolling): Supports municipalities, federally recognized tribes, and eligible regional organizations working on infrastructure, climate, housing, or economic development projects. Applicants must demonstrate a clear need for assistance tied to projects actively seeking or supported by federal funding. Priority is given to rural communities, Gateway Cities, and other underserved areas with financial or capacity challenges. For more information contact FedFundsInfra@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.   

Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles (MOR-EV) Program (rolling): This program provides financial incentives of between $3,500 – $6,000 for EV purchases and leases for residents, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The program now includes rebates for cars and trucks as well as new additional incentives for rideshare and taxi drivers. For more information, contact mor-ev@energycenter.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 Reduce, Reuse, Repair Micro Grant (opens April 15, 2026, due May 15, 2026): The Reduce, Reuse, Repair Micro-Grant provides grant awards from $3,000 to $10,000 (max) to eligible businesses, non-profits, regional authorities, and schools/colleges for short-term waste reduction projects (defined as lasting up to one year).To qualify, projects must focus on reducing waste in Massachusetts by extending the life of products through donation, sharing, rescue, reuse and/or repair. Composting and recycling projects are not eligible for this grant. For more information, contact MassDEP at leah.kelleher@mass.gov.  

FY27 Food Security Infrastructure Grant (FSIG) (due May 4, 2026): Eligible applicants, which are entities located and operating in Massachusetts, have operated for at least three years, and operate or support a food operation that contributes to the Massachusetts food system, may apply to improve access to locally produced food. Funded projects may increase local food production and consumption, expand processing, storage, and distribution capacity, improve food access in commercial and noncommercial settings, and strengthen food system resilience and emergency preparedness. For more information, contact FSIGGrant@mass.gov 

State Traffic Safety Information System Improvements Program (due May 13, 2026): This program aims to support projects that enhance the accuracy, timeliness, accessibility, and integration of the Commonwealth’s traffic safety data systems. Eligible projects may improve core databases such as crash, roadway, driver and vehicle records, EMS/injury surveillance, and citation and adjudication systems, helping state and local agencies better analyze traffic safety trends and reduce fatalities and serious injuries. Funding is available to Massachusetts state and local government entities, state higher education institutions, and eligible nonprofits. A Letter of Intent is REQUIRED and is due on April 24, 2026. For more information, contact john.fabiano@mass.gov

FY27 Community One Stop for Growth (EOIs due June 3, 2026, application opens May 4, 2026, due June 3, 2026): This program combines 12 of the Commonwealth’s most popular community focused economic development and housing grant programs into a single application portal and collaborative review process. Application guidance is available through April 30, 2026, and Expressions of Interest may be submitted through June 3, 2026. For more information, visit Community One Stop for Growth | Mass.gov 

Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program (due June 8, 2026): The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will be accepting subapplications for the FY 2024-2025 Building Resiliency Infrastructure and Communities program. This is a Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant program that makes federal funds available to states, U.S. territories, federally recognized Tribal Nations, and local governments for hazard mitigation activities. It does so by recognizing the need to upgrade and modernize the nation’s infrastructure against the growing risks to communities and the need for natural hazard risk mitigation activities that promote resilience with respect to natural hazards. BRIC empowers states, local governments, Tribal Nations, and territories to make smart investments in resilient infrastructure. BRIC aims to save lives, protect property, and reduce the cost of future disaster response and recovery. A Statement of Interest is REQUIRED and will be due on April 21, 2026. For more information, contact mitigation@mass.gov. MEMA will be hosting an informational webinar on April 15^th at 11:00AM to provide an overview of the BRIC program and application requirements.  Please use the link below to participate:  

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Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity (LAND) Program (due July 9, 2026): This program provides reimbursement grants up to $425,000 to eligible municipalities for land conservation projects. Applicants must be a municipal conservation or agricultural commission from a community with an approved or draft (with all public participation and required sections completed) Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP). Eligible projects include the purchase of land in fee simple for conservation and passive recreation purposes, or the purchase of a Conservation Restriction. For more information, contact Vanessa.Farny@mass.gov  

Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Program (due July 9, 2026): This program provides reimbursement grants up to $425,000 to eligible municipalities for parkland and outdoor projects. To qualify, applicants must have an approved or approved or draft (with all public participation and required sections completed) Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP). Eligible projects include acquiring new parkland, developing a new park, or renovating an existing park for public outdoor recreation. For more information, contact melissa.cryan@mass.gov 

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