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Greater Metro Boston Municipalities:
There are numerous state and federal grant opportunities currently available for funding diverse projects. Doing our due diligence to help keep you informed about these opportunities, we've included information on relevant grants (and resources) below.
We understand that for many of the opportunities, the application process takes tremendous time and staff capacity to complete. MAPC may be able to help.
MAPC's Technical Assistance
If your municipality is interested in applying for federal funding, but lacks staff capacity, please contact us. Grant Assistance Program (GAP) funding could allow you to seek assistance from knowledgeable Regional Planning Agency (RPA) staff, which can also lead to more competitive regional and multi-municipal applications, increasing the likelihood of receiving funding. For inquiries or questions contact Norman Abbott (nabbott@mapc.org).
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State Grant Opportunities | |
Culvert and Small Bridge Replacement Grant Opportunity | |
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Application Deadline
Friday, April 12, 2024
(4 p.m.)
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Grant Authority
MA Division of Ecological Restoration (DER)
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Description
This funding opportunity is for Massachusetts municipalities and other eligible entities interested in replacing culverts or bridges in high value ecological areas that are perched, undersized, and/or degraded.
Eligible Recipients
Massachusetts local government entities (towns, cities, districts, commissions, and regional governments) and federally recognized and state acknowledged tribes. For more information, please visit the "Who can apply for a Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant?" question in the FAQs.
Additional Information
Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program
Clarifying or technical questions about the grant can be submitted in writing to DERculverts@mass.gov by 4 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024.
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MassCEC Accelerating Clean Transportation For All Grant Program | |
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Application Deadline
Friday, May 31, 2024
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Grant Authority
Mass Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
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Description
The Mass Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) recently released an RFP for the second round of its Accelerating Clean Transportation For All grant program. The program will fund projects that increase clean transportation access and decrease transportation burdens across several topic areas: Elecric Vehicle Charging Station Access, Regional Transit Authority Decarbonization, and Expanding Access to Economic Opportunities.
Eligible Recipients
Both public and private entities are eligible to apply, and MassCEC strongly encourages inclusion of a team member that is trusted by and/or operates within a Priority Population community(s) (e.g. community-based organization, transportation or climate advocacy organization, housing authority). MassCEC is providing several opportunities for applicants to network and connect with potential partners, including a series of group networking sessions in March (RTA electrification, Expanding Access to Economic Opportunities, and EV Charging Station Access) and a Slack channel. There are also $7,500 Financial Assistance Grants to support the application process (deadline: rolling through May 15).
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Bridge Academy Training Municipal Reimbursement Program | |
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Application Deadline
June 30, 2024*
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Grant Authority
MA Executive Office of Public Safety and security | Office of Grants and Research
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*Further Application Deadline Details
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the funding has expired, or until June 30, 2024, whichever comes first.
Description
OGR (Office of Grants and Research) in partnership with the Municipal Policy Training Committee (MPTC) are offering this opportunity for reimbursement to municipal police departments that have one or more of their officers completing the Bridge Academy Training Program.
Eligible Recipients
Please visit the program's webpage for full information on eligibility.
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Local Acquisition for Natural Diversity (LAND) Grant Program | |
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Application Deadline
July 11, 2024
(3:00 p.m.)
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Grant Authority
Division of Conservation Services
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Description
The LAND Grant Program helps cities and towns acquire land for conservation and passive recreation purposes. The grants reimburse cities and towns for the acquisition of land in fee or for a conservation restriction.
An in-person information session will be held Monday, May 6, at 11:00 a.m. at MassWildlife Field Headquarters in Westborough, MA and a virtual meeting will be held via MS Teams at Thursday May 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Advanced registration is required for either information session: email vanessa.farny@mass.gov with the date you will attend.
Eligible Recipients
Municipal conservation and agricultural commissions from communities with an up-to-date Open Space and Recreation Plan. Learn what projects are eligible on the grant webpage.
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Car Seat Distribution Program | |
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Application Deadlines
August 31, 2024*
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Grant Authority
MA Executive Office of Public Safety and security | Office of Grants and Research
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*Further Application Deadline Details
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the funding has expired, or until August 31, 2024.
Description
This program is focused on providing car seats to eligible organizations by certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians, for distribution to low-income families. The funding comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Eligible Recipients
Please review the eligibility information on the program's webpage.
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Federal Grant Opportunities | |
Bridge Investment Program | |
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Application Deadlines
Numerous, please see below
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Grant Authority
U.S. Department of Transportation
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Application Deadlines
- FY24 Bridge Project Application: March 19, 2024
- FY25 Bridge Project Application: November 1, 2024
Description
The Bridge Investment Program (NOFO) is a competitive, discretionary program that focuses on existing bridges to reduce the overall number of bridges in poor condition, or in fair condition at risk of falling into poor condition. It also expands applicant eligibilities to create opportunity for all levels of government to be direct recipients of program funds. Alongside states and federal lands management agencies, metropolitan planning organizations and local and tribal governments can also apply directly to FHWA, making it easier to advance projects at the local level that meet community needs.
Eligible Recipients
State or group of states, MPS, local government or group of governments.
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Research Grants in the Arts | |
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Application Deadline
March 25, 2024
(11:59 p.m)
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Grant Authority
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
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Description
This opportunity will fund research studies focused on the impact and/or value of art in the U.S. ecosystem either as individuals components or how the components interact with one another.
Eligible Recipients
Please visit the eligibility webpage for full information regarding eligible entities.
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Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program | |
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Application Deadlines
Numerous, please see below
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Grant Authority
U.S. Department of Transportation
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Application Deadlines
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Planning and Demonstration Grant Applications Deadlines: (three opportunities to apply): April 4, May 16, and August 29, 2024
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Implementation Grant Applications Deadline: May 16, 2024
Description
Established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), this program (U.S. Department of Transportation) focuses on providing funding to local, regional, and Tribal efforts to prevent serious injuries and death on roadways. Of the total $5 billion that was appropriated for this five year program (2022 - 2026), there is still over $3 billion of the funding left.
NOTE: The Boston Region MPO is undertaking a regional SS4A/Vision Zero Safety Action Plan. Municipalities considering applying for SS4A funding are encouraged to contact Ali Kleyman (akleyman@ctps.org or 857-702-3688), Principal Planner, Vision Zero Program, to help ensure coordination of local SS4A with regional Vison Zero efforts.
Eligible Recipients
View the list
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Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants Program | |
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Application Deadline
April 9, 2024
(11:59 p.m. EDT)
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Grant Authority
U.S. Department of
Agriculture
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Description
"The primary goal of the UAIP projects is to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production. The UAIP grants being made available for application under this NFO support planning and implementation activities."
Information taken from the grant webpage.
Eligible Recipients
City or township governments; nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS other than institutions of higher education; County governments; Independent school districts; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Special district governments
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Low or No Emission and Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Grants Programs | |
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Application Deadline
April 25, 2024
(11:59 p.m. EDT)
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Grant Authority
Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
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Two Programs
Low or No Emission Grant Program
Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program
General Information
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering these two grant program opportunities under one Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Eligible applicants can apply for either program opportunity or for both. More information on each program can be found at the links above (and on the NOFO).
Eligible Recipients
Low or No Emission Grant Program: FTA grant recipients, including local and state governments, and Indian Tribes, Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program: designated recipients who allocate funds to fixed-route bus operators, states, or local governments that operate fixed route bus service, and Indian Tribes.
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Application Deadline
April 30, 2024
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Grant Authority
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
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Description
This funding opportunity has a main focus on small organizations with projects in all art disciplines bringing art to underserved communities. It features an abbreviated application process, the opportunity for technical assistance, and grants of $10,000.
Eligible Recipients
Please visit the eligibility webpage for this opportunity to learn about eligible entities.
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Community Project Funding (CPF) | |
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Application Deadlines
Varies
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Grant Authority
Congressional Offices
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Description
An opportunity we wanted to make you aware of is the chance to apply for Community Project Funding (CPF).
CPF is annual federal funding provided by Congress, to support specific projects that communities and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) are doing. Congressional members have the opportunity to provide input regarding funding for the community-focused projects.
The congressional offices within our region who currently have information available, can be found on MAPC's Federal Funding Opportunities webpage.
When additional congressional offices in our region open their CPF application process, that information will be added to MAPC's Federal Funding Opportunities page.
For any questions, we encourage you to contact the offices of your Congressional members.
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Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program | |
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Application Deadline
November 24, 2024
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Grant Authority
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Description
"The Environmental and Climate Justice Program (ECJ Program), created by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) under Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 138, provides funding for financial and technical assistance to carry out environmental and climate justice activities to benefit underserved and overburdened communities." (taken from the grant information webpage)
Eligible Recipients
A community-based organization (CBO) in partnership with another CBO, municipality, or tribe.
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School Safety Grants Webinar | March 26, 2024 at 3 p.m. | |
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Hosting Authority
Federal School Safety Clearinghouse
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A virtual training on K-12 focused school safety grants. The discussion will include grants that are offered by U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and U.S. Department of Justice. | |
The Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights (OEJECR) Grants News and Updates | |
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Resource Authority
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Information about past and upcoming grant opportunities, grant stories, and application deadlines. | |
Discretionary Grants Dashboard | |
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Resource Authority
U.S. Department of Transportation
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An online dashboard from the U.S. Department of Transportation focused on providing information on discretionary transportation grant opportunities for communities.
You can find additional U.S. Department of Transportation grant resources, and a resource from the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation on MAPC's Federal Funding Opportunities webpage (Funding Opportunities tab under Transportation section).
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Economic Development Federal Recovery Resources | |
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Resource Authority
Varies
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MAPC's Economic Development Team has compiled a robust list of Economic Development focused program and grant opportunities. You can find this information at the "Access Resource" button above. | | | | |
