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ActiveMass.gov (Commonwealth of Massachusetts) · 2026

HCBS and Human Services Workforce Grant

Quick Facts

Agency: Mass.gov (Commonwealth of Massachusetts)
Funding: $42,500,000 total
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include Massachusetts providers (or collaborations of multiple providers), Massachusetts education/training institutions, Massachusetts community-based organizations, Massachusetts private foundation…

About This Grant

HCBS and Human Services Workforce Grant is sponsored by Mass. gov (Commonwealth of Massachusetts). This grant program provides $42.

5 million in funding for training, recruiting, or retaining the Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and human service workforce in Massachusetts.

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* This page, Grant Funding to Support the Home- and Community-Based Services and Human Services Workforce, is offered by * Executive Office of Health and Human Services The HCBS and Human Services Workforce Grant totals $42. 5M in grant funding for training, recruiting, or retaining the HCBS and human service workforce in Massachusetts.

Applicants’ proposals must support workers in one of the following 5 categories: * **Behavioral Health Staff** * **Community Health Workers (CHWs)** * **Home and Community-Based Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Workers** You can find a more detailed listof which workers and services are eligible for grant funding in the FAQs in the Helpful Resources section below.

* Massachusetts provider, or a collaboration of multiple providers * Massachusetts education/training institution * Massachusetts community-based organization * Massachusetts private foundation * Owner of an existing workforce program that benefits Massachusetts * Regional workforce or training partnership that can develop and run a program focused on employers in Massachusetts You can apply alone or as part of a partnership.

All partnerships must submit a letter of intent signed by all parties. You can submit your application without being registered on SAM. gov, but you will need an active SAM.

gov account to receive program funds. Registering with SAM. gov is free.

Applications can focus on creating a new program or expanding an existing one. In either case, grant funds must be used for one or more of the following purposes: * **Pipeline Development and Recruitment** * **Professional Development and Retention** * **Workforce-Impacting IT Improvements** You can find a more detailed description of the eligible activities in the FAQs in the Helpful Resources section below.

Funds cannot be used for: * MassHealth-funded Personal Care Attendants * Retention bonuses, referral bonuses, recruitment bonuses, or temporary wage increases * State and municipal employees * Durable and/or specialized medical equipment providers Priority will be given to applications that do one or more of the following: * Diversify the workforce, with a focus on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and individuals with disabilities * Create or expand a regional workforce partnership to recruit, train, or advance existing workers * Support the existing workforce with enhanced training/education for career growth * Expand existing educational capacity and, through partnerships with employers, create opportunities for students to enter the workforce post-graduation.

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Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants include Massachusetts providers (or collaborations of multiple providers), Massachusetts education/training institutions, Massachusetts community-based organizations, Massachusetts private foundation…

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for HCBS and Human Services Workforce Grant?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants include Massachusetts providers (or collaborations of multiple providers), Massachusetts education/training institutions, Massachusetts community-based organizations, Massachusetts private foundation…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does HCBS and Human Services Workforce Grant offer?

The current listing shows $42,500,000 total. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds HCBS and Human Services Workforce Grant?

HCBS and Human Services Workforce Grant is funded by Mass.gov (Commonwealth of Massachusetts). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

Which states are eligible for HCBS and Human Services Workforce Grant?

This opportunity targets applicants in Massachusetts. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.

How do I apply for HCBS and Human Services Workforce Grant?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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