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Page describes a 2021 reopening of this recurring MA DPH program (deadline June 29 at noon via email). Stored record cites 'FY2026' funding of up to $26.2M, so the linked page is an outdated/closed round of a program that appears to recur annually, not the current cycle.
Public Health Excellence Grant Program is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Public Health. This program supports Massachusetts municipalities in meeting established Performance Standards, expanding capacity, and delivering more equitable local public health services. It directly supports the local public health workforce, shared services, and community-driven capacity-building, including racial and health equity initiatives.
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Public Health Excellence Grant Program reopens - Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) Public Health Excellence Grant Program reopens Home → News → Municipal Services --> A Request for Response for the Public Health Excellence Grant Program for Shared Services was reopened on May 26. The RFR and other materials can be found online .
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Office of Local and Regional Health seeks proposals from qualified vendors to support public health cross-jurisdictional, shared-service arrangements.
The DPH received new funding in fiscal 2021 for grants to advance the recommendations of the Special Commission on Local and Regional Public Health in its final report of June 2019: “ Blueprint for Public Health Excellence: Recommendations for Improved Effectiveness and Efficiency of Local Public Health Protections .
” As noted in the Blueprint, Massachusetts and national evidence supports cross-jurisdictional sharing as a means to improve effectiveness and efficiency. In working together, municipalities are better able to meet statutory requirements, respond to public health emergencies, and plan public health improvements.
The Public Health Excellence Grant Program is designed to address the commission’s recommendations for improved effectiveness and efficiency of local and regional public health by expanding opportunities for sharing of public health services. Only municipalities, federally recognized tribes, or regional planning agencies/regional government councils representing local boards of health are eligible to receive these grant funds.
Applicants may submit proposals that fall into one of the following three categories: 1. To expand shared services arrangements to include more municipalities 2. To expand shared services arrangements to provide a more comprehensive and equitable set of public health services and/or sustainable business model 3.
To support new cross-jurisdictional sharing arrangements The Office of Local and Regional Health anticipates awarding approximately five contracts with an annualized amount of up to $300,000 each. These contracts are in addition to the 29 contracts awarded in April 2021. Applications must be submitted by June 29 at noon via email.
The application form is available online . Details on how to submit are included in the RFR at the same link. Economic and Community Development Public Works, Energy and Utilities Hearing held on economic development bill EPA announces PFAS regulation plans, changes Webinar explores public libraries as hubs for civic engagement
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Massachusetts municipalities, including those participating in Shared Service Arrangements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $26.2 million in state and federal funding awarded statewide in FY2026. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Public Health Excellence Grant Program is funded by Massachusetts Department of Public Health. 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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