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Community Workforce Partnerships Grant Program is sponsored by Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED). This competitive workforce development grant funds projects that create workforce development opportunities and economic mobility within Massachusetts cities and towns.
It prioritizes funding for projects that help people find new or better employment, particularly in growing industries, or demonstrably improve their small business acumen within a year. The program strengthens workforce opportunities for low-income communities and vulnerable youth and young adults, including strategies to promote stable employment and wage growth.
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This grant, administered by the Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED), is designed to support community-led workforce development initiatives across Massachusetts. Formerly the Urban Agenda grant program, this program now has a longer project implementation period and a higher maximum grant award.
The Community Workforce Partnership Grant builds on the framework of the Urban Agenda program, emphasizing collaboration, community-defined solutions to community goals, and workforce skill development. Funded through the Workforce Investment Trust Fund, this program is dedicated to equipping residents and small business employees with the skills, support, and knowledge they need to succeed.
Eligible applicants include Massachusetts nonprofit organizations with workforce development experience, applying on behalf of a partnership or coalition. Projects must focus on a single geographic community and address a specific economic need or opportunity through job training, literacy programs, small business workforce development, apprenticeships, and more . Grants of up to $150,000 are available on a cost reimbursement basis.
• Application Opens: March 24, 2025 • Information Sessions: April 2 & April 16 , 2025, at 10:00 AM (virtual) • Application Deadline: May 2, 2025, at 11:59 PM • Award Notification: September 2025 • Grant Period: January 1 – December 31, 2026 To learn more, register for one of our upcoming virtual information sessions or visit our website to read the RFP and access the application: https://www. mass.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Multiple organizations working together in a single Massachusetts city, town, or neighborhood. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was May 6, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Community Workforce Partnerships Grant Program is funded by Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Massachusetts. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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