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.
Environmental Justice Capacity Building Grant (EJCBG)
Grant Authority: Massachusetts Office of Environmental Justice and Equity (OEJE)
Description
The focus of this grant is to support community organizations that are working with the vulnerable communities most impacted by energy and environmental burdens, and climate change.
Eligibility
For full information on this grant and eligibility, please visit the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs Grants Management System's online portal, and look for this grant.
Application Deadline:
Friday, January 30, 2026
Municipal and Tribal Technical Assistance Grant Program
Grant Authority: Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office (FFIO)
Description
This grant program is for eligible entities who are seeking or have received federal funding for projects. Visit the grant program webpage for examples of qualifying projects. Funding priority will be given to requests from Gateway Cities, rural communities, and localities with capacity and financial needs in underserved communities. Awarded applications will receive upfront funding. Applications are reviewing on a rolling basis.
Eligibility
Massachusetts municipalities, federally recognized tribes, regional organizations whose membership is exclusively composed of municipal governments, community development corporations, and and other development authorities or agencies. Please visit the grant webpage for full eligibility information.
Application Deadline:
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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.
Cyber Resilient Massachusetts Grant Program
Grant Authority: Mass Cyber Center (not the State of Massachusetts)
Description
The focus of this grant is for funding Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services for eligible entities. Grants will help said entities defend against cybersecurity threats. For full information, please visit the grant webpage.
Eligibility
Municipalities, small businesses, and nonprofits in Massachusetts. For full information on the eligibility and application requirements, please visit the grant webpage.
Application Deadline:
Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Municipal Speed Feedback Signage Program
Grant Authority: Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
Description
This program provides Massachusetts municipalities (must apply) with free speed feedback signs and trailers (Fiscal Year 2026).
MassDOT is hosting two virtual information sessions in January 2026:
- Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Register to Join
- Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Register to Join
You can learn more about the Program on the webpage.
Municipality Requirements:
- Responsible for the installation and maintence of the speed feedback signs and trailers.
- Share speed data (with MassDOT) gathered by sign usage to contribute to statewide speed data collection efforts.
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.
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.