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Massachusetts's Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Grant Program, administered by the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, funds organizations serving communities disproportionately impacted by the criminal justice system.
Funded through the Marijuana Regulation Fund, grants support a wide range of services including job training and placement, transitional employment, dropout prevention, small business and cooperative development, housing stabilization, addiction treatment, and trauma-informed mental health care. Eligible applicants work in high-poverty communities where 25% or more of residents fall below 250% of the federal poverty level.
Past awards have ranged from $200,000 to $300,000.
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70022021: Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Grant Program | Governor's FY23 Budget Recommendation Search by Organization or Line Item 7002-2021 Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Grant Program For a community empowerment and reinvestment grant program to be administered by the executive office of housing and economic development for the purpose of developing, strengthening and investing in communities: (i) that are disproportionately impacted
by the criminal justice system; (ii) where a high percentage of individuals' incomes fall below 250 per cent of the federal poverty level; and (iii) with a large population of socially and economically disadvantaged and historically underrepresented groups; provided, that the board as established in this item in section 2 of chapter 227 of the acts of 2020 shall continue
to make recommendations to the executive office on the criteria for making grants available to communities and organizations; and provided further, that eligible uses of grant funding shall include, but not be limited to, for socially and economically disadvantaged and historically underrepresented groups: (a) job training, job creation and job placement for those who face high barriers to employment in
said communities; (b) transitional employment programs, social enterprise, pre-apprenticeship or other training programs; (c) school-based or community-based high school dropout prevention and re-engagement programs; (d) cooperative and small business development programs and community-based workforce development programs; and (e) programs focused on housing stabilization services, addiction treatment and trauma-informed mental health care Marijuana Regulation Fund ............... 100% FY2022 Projected Spending Download
the 70022021 Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Grant Program Spending Categories data ↓
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Lead applicants include non-profits and collaborations with universities, serving specific eligible communities in Massachusetts, with projects focused on community-defined economic opportunities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies (e.g., $200,000 - $300,000 in past awards). Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.