Massachusetts State Grant Opportunities for Municipalities
Scituate Harbor, Scituate, Massachusetts | Photo Credit: AdobeStock_1029408960
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts provides a tremendous amount of diverse grant funding opportunities throughout the year that municipalities qualify to apply for.
MAPC understands how important that funding is for city and town projects, and the opportunities cross every spectrum, from arts and culture to transportation, and much more.
On this page you will find current and open state funding opportunities available to municipalities in the Greater Boston area. Once those opportunities have expired, they will be removed from the page. Available grant opportunities are listed by focus area (environment, housing, public health, transportation, etc).
We encourage you to check this page often, as we will continuously be adding grant opportunities as they open for the year.
If you have questions, or are looking for an open state grant opportunity you don't find listed on this page, please contact: [email protected].
If you are looking for information on federal funded grant opportunities, please contact:
Norman Abbott, [email protected].
Technical Assistance Program (TAP)
The MAPC Technical Assistance Program (TAP) is an annual funding program that enables and assists cities and towns in implementing projects that are beneficial to the community.
Go to the TAP webpage to learn more about the program.
No open grants currently to share. Please check back often, as information on grants once they open for the year will be added here.
No open grants currently to share. Please check back often, as information on grants once they open for the year will be added here.
No open grants currently to share. Please check back often, as information on grants once they open for the year will be added here.
No open grants currently to share. Please check back often, as information on grants once they open for the year will be added here.
No open grants currently to share. Please check back often, as information on grants once they open for the year will be added here.
No open grants currently to share. Please check back often, as information on grants once they open for the year will be added here.
No open grants currently to share. Please check back often, as information on grants once they open for the year will be added here.
Child Passenger Safety Education and Assistance Program
Grant Authority: Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
Description
To provide eligible entities with car seats for distribution to low-income families through certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians. Visit the grant program's webpage for full description.
Eligibility
Includes but is not limited to Massachusetts municipal agencies. View the full eligibility requirements and eligible entities on the grant program's webpage.
Application Deadline:
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until either all funds are depleted or until August 31, 2025; whichever comes first.
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program
Grant Authority: Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
Description
The focus of the program is on increasing safe walking, biking, and rolling routes to school for students in elementary, middle, and high school. The program uses a community-focused approach, with the goal of bridging the gap between transportation and health.
The 2025 Program application period will launch on September 3, 2025. MassDOT will be hosting an informational webinar: September 3, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Register for the webinar.
Eligibility
More information coming soon.
Application Deadline:
Friday, October 3, 2025 (11:00 p.m. EDT)
This program will launch on September 3, 2025. MassDOT will host an informational webinar on that date. Register for the webinar.
Local Early and Actionable Planning (LEAP) Program
Grant Authority: Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
Description
To provide support (planning and early-design support) to municipalities for transportation infrastructure projects. MassDOT's support will include capacity building for transportation projects, department staff support, and on-call staff support. Learn more about this program on their LEAP webpage.
Eligibility
Priority will be given to rural communities, Gateway Cities, and those that have similar capacity and funding needs. Visit the program webpage to learn more about the program eligibility, as well as to view a list of eligible projects.
Application Deadline:
Applications accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed/approved to move forward based on available funding.
Microtransit and Last Mile Transit Grant
Grant Authority: Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
Description
Funding for existing or new microtransit or last mile transit services. This is a new grant program. To learn how microtransit and last mile transit is defined, please visit the program's webpage. Register to attend a pre-application training for this program.
Eligibility
Municipalities, nonprofit organizations, Transportation Management Associations (TMAs), and transit authorities.
Application Deadline:
November 7, 2025
Note: Applications will open on September 5, 2025.
Community Transit Grant Program - Operating and Mobility Management
Grant Authority: Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
Description
This program provides funding to eligible entities for expanding mobility transportation or mobility management access to persons with disabilities, older adults, and low-income individuals. Register to attend a pre-application training.
Eligibility
Municipalities, nonprofit organizations, transit authorities, and private entities who provide shared-ride public transit.
Application Deadline:
November 7, 2025
Note: Applications will open on September 5, 2025.
Community Transit Grant Program - Vehicle Cycle
Grant Authority: Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
Description
This program provides funding for getting fully accessible vans specifically to expand mobility access for older adults and people with disabilities. It's purpose is to compliment existing services, not duplicate those services.
Eligibility
Municipalities (including Councils on Aging), nonprofit organizations, and transit authorities.
Application Deadline:
November 7, 2025
Note: Applications will open on September 25, 2025.
Community Grant Finder
The Healey-Driscoll Administration offers a webpage that centrally lists state grants that municipalities may qualify for. This is provided through the Community Compact Cabinet.
MassDOT Grant Central
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has a central webpage where you can find information on their various state grant programs.
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) Grants Management System
A central online hub provided by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) that streamlines grant information for opportunities that are offered by every department that falls under the EOEEA.
Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Office of Grants and Research (OGR)
A webpage provided by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security focused on grants and research opportunities which support public safety and security in the Commonwealth.