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MassDOT announces new grants, process improvements - Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) Public Works, Energy and Utilities MassDOT announces new grants, process improvements Home → News → Public Works, Energy and Utilities --> The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that it has made a number of updates to its Grant Central portal, including two new programs, the opening of a new grant round for six programs, and a new fully integrated application for municipalities.
• Unpaved Roads Grant Program • Community Culvert Grant Program On Nov. 6, a grant round opened for Unpaved Roads and Community Culvert, as well as the Complete Streets , Shared Streets and Spaces , Local Bottleneck Reduction , and Municipal Small Bridge programs, with applications being accepted through Jan. 9, 2026.
In addition, design grants are available for up to $150,000 through the Unpaved Roads, Complete Streets, and Shared Streets and Spaces programs. MassDOT-led design consultants will continue to support communities in the Community Culvert, Local Bottleneck Reduction, and Municipal Small Bridge programs.
MassDOT also noted that construction grants are available through the six programs for up to $1 million — a $500,000 increase from the prior maximum grant amount. Equipment grants of up to $250,000 are also available through some of the programs. Grant applications can be completed through MassDOT’s new fully integrated application.
The streamlined form allows municipalities to apply for all MassDOT community grant programs using a single application. Updated guidance for each program is available on Grant Central. MassDOT will host a training via Zoom on Dec.
4 from 11 a. m. to noon to help municipal officials and others become familiar with the new programs and the application form.
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Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Project Program (Massachusetts) is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). This program helps fund larger-scale bicycle and pedestrian improvements that seek to improve safety, access, and mobility for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, while also encouraging more students to walk, bike, and roll to school.
Safe Routes to School Signs and Lines Program (Massachusetts) is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). This program provides design services and construction funding for low-cost infrastructure projects around public elementary, middle, or high schools to eliminate small barriers students encounter when walking, bicycling, or using a wheeled mobility device to get to school.
The 2025 Community Transit Grant Program is an annual competitive grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) that funds transportation and mobility solutions for older adults and individuals with disabilities. The program distributes FTA Section 5310 funds, State Mobility Assistance Program funds, and State Education and Transportation Fund resources to support vehicle purchases, mobility management activities, and operating costs. Eligible applicants include municipalities, Councils on Aging, Regional Transit Authorities, and nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts. Award amounts vary by project type and available funding each cycle.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
Cummings Foundation's 2026 grant round opens July 15 and closes September 17. The $30M will be split across 150 Massachusetts nonprofits as 3-year and 10-year multi-year grants — a structure designed around operating support, not project capital, and selected largely by community volunteers rather than program officers.
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