The Best Practice Program: Begins today, August 19, and open until the funds are exhausted.

New this year are grants for municipalities seeking to improve or create a charter and to review operations or organizational structures. Other eligible projects are outlined in the link below.

Click here for more information on Best Practice Program

Need help? ​

Email the Collins Center at collins.center@umb.edu. We can help you identify which grant is right for your community and develop project scopes and budgets. 

Coming Soon .... 

Efficiency & Regionalization Grants: September 16 through October 10.​

Government entities interested in exploring or implementing regional solutions can seek funding.



Click here for more information on Efficiency and Regionalization Grant Program

Early 2025 Grants ....

Information Technology Grants: January 6 through February 6, 2025. Capital grants to support implementation of innovative IT programs. Grant Information



Municipal Fiber Grants: March 10 through April 10, 2025. A competitive grant program to close crucial gaps in municipal networks. Grant Information

University of Massachusetts Boston

The Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management

100 Morrissey Blvd.

Boston, MA 02125

collins.center@umb.edu