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MassHire Training Grants (Healthcare Sector) is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development that funds workforce training programs to prepare individuals—including those with disabilities—for careers in healthcare and related sectors.
Administered by Commonwealth Corporation, the program supports job training, employment placement, and post-placement services for participants facing employment barriers. Recent awards totaling $900,000 funded training for 116 young adults with disabilities across six organizations, with individual awards such as $170,000 for healthcare and school support career programs.
Eligible applicants include employers and workforce partners in Massachusetts. Awards range from $50,000 to $300,000.
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MassHire Central & BVHub Earn $170K Workforce Development Grant - MassHire Central Workforce Development Board Labor Market Information & Resources MassHire Central & BVHub Earn $170K Workforce Development Grant 2026-02-09T13:50:19-05:00 | Funds will Help Central MA Young Adults with Disabilities Prepare for Employment On February 3rd in Danvers, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $900,000 in grant funding for six MA organizations to provide job training, employment placement, and post-placement services for 116 young adults with disabilities.
The Blackstone Valley Hub for Workforce Development (BVHub) was awarded $170,000 to deliver the “Foundations in Healthcare and School Support Careers” program, an inclusive training and employment initiative that will prepare 24 neurodivergent young adults with cognitive disabilities for sustainable careers in the health and social services sector.
In addition to the MassHire Central Region Workforce Board, BVHub’s employer and community partners include Optum Health Reliant Healthcare, Applied Behavior Institute (ABI), Sutton Public Schools, Northbridge Public Schools, MassAbility, Center of Hope, and transition programs at Nipmuc and Uxbridge.
Since 2023, the Healey-Driscoll Administration, in partnership with Commonwealth Corporation, has awarded $2,715,625 in Employment Program for Young Adults with Disabilities grants , projected to provide training and job placement services to more than 360 individuals.
Participants have been placed in industries such as Transportation & Warehousing, Admin and Support Services, Recreation, Educational Services, Waste Management, and Retail. The program also provides essential workforce support to help overcome employment barriers, such as transportation assistance, job coaching, soft and hard skills training, post-placement support, and support with requesting workplace accommodations.
“Across our state, there are talented, motivated people who face real barriers to employment—and employers who are eager to hire and grow their workforce,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These grants help break down those barriers by providing the skills, supports, and pathways people need to succeed in high-demand industries.
” Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones added, “The Healey-Driscoll administration’s workforce agenda focuses on increasing access and reducing barriers to meaningful employment for Massachusetts jobseekers, including individuals with disabilities.
We value the partnerships with awarded organizations to provide critical job skills and wraparound supports that will improve employment outcomes and advance economic opportunities for individuals with disabilities as we grow a more inclusive workforce in Massachusetts.
” The grant program engages organizations dedicated to training young adults with disabilities; it is funded by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) and administered by Commonwealth Corporation.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Employers and workforce partners in MA Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $50,000 - $300,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Employment Program for Young Adults with Disabilities - JVS Boston is sponsored by Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (via Commonwealth Corporation). Job training, internships, and placement for young adults with disabilities in Greater Boston, partnering with healthcare employers like Spaulding Rehabilitation, South Shore Hospital, and Boston Children’s Hospital.
Employment Program for Young Adults with Disabilities is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, administered by Commonwealth Corporation, that funds nonprofit organizations providing employment training and opportunities for young adults with disabilities in the Boston area. Eligible program participants must be unemployed or underemployed Massachusetts residents between 18 and 35 years old with a diagnosable disability who are not currently enrolled in high school. Requests for proposals are generally released in September each year. The program is funded through a state budget appropriation (line item 7003-0607) and supports the Healey-Driscoll Administration's workforce development goals. The award amount is $175,000 per grantee.
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The J.M.K. Innovation Prize is a grant from The J.M. Kaplan Fund recognizing early-stage social entrepreneurs working on environmental, heritage, and social justice challenges. The prize rewards individuals and organizations demonstrating innovative, entrepreneurial approaches to enduring problems. Applications for the 2025 prize were accepted February 11 through April 25, 2025 via an online portal. Spanish-language applications are welcomed, and a Spanish application form is available for download. The prize is biennial and open to a broad range of applicants across the United States working on forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of environment, community, and cultural heritage.