Grants & funding in Massachusetts local government
What Massachusetts city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about grants & funding — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
7,030 Massachusetts meetings since 2024 covered grants & funding. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Massachusetts with the most grants & funding activity
- Fitchburg, MA (183)
- Nantucket County, MA (155)
- Egremont, MA (153)
- Belchertown, MA (139)
- Plymouth, MA (139)
- Southbridge, MA (130)
- Amesbury, MA (121)
- Maynard, MA (109)
- Westfield, MA (107)
- Orleans, MA (105)
- Northampton, MA (100)
- Beverly, MA (95)
Latest matching meetings
Council to review grant applications and finances
This is a monthly meeting of the East Bridgewater Arts Council. Items include a grant application review, approval of minutes, and updates on previous fiscal year grant agreements and finances. The meeting is largely procedural with no major policy decisions.
Hopedale Cultural Council to review and select grants
The Hopedale Cultural Council is meeting to approve prior minutes and reports, discuss fundraisers and a social media coordinator, and conduct grant review and selection. This is a regular business meeting with grant decisions as the main substantive item.
Arts Council monthly meeting; public hearing cancelled
This is a routine monthly meeting of the East Bridgewater Arts Council. The agenda includes reviewing grant applications, approving minutes, and discussing financial updates. No specific votes or public hearings are scheduled; the public hearing noted is cancelled.
Cultural Council to review survey results and remaining 2026 grants
The Hubbardston Cultural Council is meeting to review community outreach survey results and decide on remaining 2026 grantee awards. They will also review the treasurer's report, including the MCC financial report and the 2027 budget, and set calendar dates for the 2027 program year.
Cultural Council reviews grant applications and outreach needs
The Lancaster Cultural Council will meet on September 26, 2026, to review general updates and discuss any new grant applications received. The body will also determine if additional outreach is needed to encourage more grant applications. The agenda contains no specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances.
Safety Committee to review HVAC grant, OSHA compliance, and FY27 goals
The Essex Safety Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and assigning minute-taking. They will also discuss the status of an MIIA Loss Control Grant for HVAC diagnostics and repair, review FY27 goals, and check on the Board of Health Administrator's coordination of OSHA compliance.
Committee to dissolve solar array subcommittee, discuss grants and data
The Alternative Energy Committee will meet to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, dissolving a subcommittee for the solar energy array at Deerhill/Osgood Schools, and receiving updates on a technical assistance grant, town staff reports, and data on solar and charging stations. The committee will…
Brookline CDBG committee reviews FY 2026 CAPER and subrecipient updates
The CDBG Advisory Committee is holding a virtual public meeting to present and discuss the FY 2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), which details the Town's accomplishments and CDBG expenditures. Subrecipients will provide program updates, and the public can comment on the draft CAPER.
Energy committee reviews FY26 goals, including decarbonization and EV plans
The Harvard Energy Advisory Committee will meet virtually to approve previous minutes, discuss recruitment, and review the status of its FY26 goals. The agenda lists ongoing projects such as municipal and community decarbonization plans, building electrification (Bromfield, library HVAC), electric vehicle conversion…
Public hearing on CPA project funding priorities
The Community Preservation Committee is holding its annual public hearing to gather input on funding priorities for CPA projects. The committee will also review and approve the minutes from the September 10 meeting and address any new or outstanding issues.
CPC opens FY grant season for housing, historic, open space projects
The Community Preservation Committee is holding its annual public hearing to open the new fiscal year's grant application season under the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act. The meeting will discuss the CPC's 5-year plan and invite residents, boards, committees, and organizations to submit grant applications…
Sewer Commission to discuss bylaw updates and WWTP construction
The Holliston Sewer Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss bylaw updates, receive construction updates on the wastewater treatment plant, and review easement agreements. They will also discuss a congressional spending application and a DEP grant, and prepare for a Select Board meeting.
FCAT board to approve FY-27 budget, discuss grants for creators
The Frontier Community Access Television (FCAT) Board of Directors will meet to approve the FY-27 budget, review the general manager's reports, and discuss several operational items including license negotiations, a potential grant program for content creators, installing electricity at Frontier Regional School, and…
FCAT board to approve FY-27 budget, discuss grants for creators
The Frontier Community Access Television Board of Directors will meet to approve the FY-27 budget, receive the general manager's report, and discuss updates on license negotiations. The board will also consider setting up a grant program for content creators, installing electricity in a closet at Frontier Regional…
Boxborough Historical Commission to discuss museum repairs, historic signs, and demolition delays
The Boxborough Historical Commission will meet to discuss the status of museum building work funded at Annual Town Meeting, including roof, windows, and doors, as well as a failed dehumidifier. They will also consider replacing historic signs, follow up on commemorations, and address potential demolitions of historic…
Commission discusses selecting first project for Section 22G funds
The Hudson Commission on Disabilities will meet remotely via Zoom on September 15, 2026. The primary agenda item is the discussion and selection of the first project to be funded by Section 22G monies. The body will also discuss the possible creation of a Treasurer position and the October 14 Fall MWCIL Roundtable.
Deerfield MVP group to discuss grant losses and next steps
The Deerfield Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Core Group is meeting to discuss several grant-related items, including the ECO One Stop Grant not being awarded and next steps, closeout of the MVP Action Grant, and a Hazard Mitigation Plan Grant. They will also discuss a Community Culvert Grant for the River…
Commission on Disabilities reviews bylaws and upcoming Wheelchair Stroll plans
The Attleboro Commission on Disabilities will review updates from its treasury, grant, outreach committees, and bylaws. The group will also discuss the proposed date for the 2027 Wheelchair Stroll event and consider participation in a statewide meeting and survey.
CPC to review CPA projects, plan, and application criteria
The Egremont Community Preservation Committee is meeting to review the annual report on CP-3 projects, a CPA project application, and the draft Community Preservation Plan. They will also discuss timelines for public sessions and submission deadlines, and criteria for reviewing applications. The meeting is a regular…
Water board to review rates, master plan, and court notice
The West Newbury Board of Water Commissioners is meeting to review account balances and approve draft minutes from August 25th. They will discuss an update on the Tighe & Bond Master Plan and Rate Study, follow up on an MTTA Grant and RFP for a cell tower, and address a small claims court notice for 6 Pleasant Street…
School Committee to review bullying handbook and vote on MASC delegate
The Middleborough School Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a first read of the Protect Act policy, revisions to the District-Wide Bullying Handbook, and a vote to select a voting delegate for the Massachusetts Association of School Committees. The agenda also includes…
Sewer relining grant, sludge hauling contract, and budget update on agenda
The Hopedale Water & Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss new business including a budget update, a grant application for sewer relining, a sludge hauling contract, a backup issue at 100 Mill Street, and a sewer audit proposal. Old business includes change orders, project updates, and a copper pilot study. The…
Housing Trust to discuss workforce project, rental lottery, land donation
The Egremont Municipal Housing Trust Board is meeting to discuss updates on the CDCofSB workforce project, including marketing, a rental lottery, and a land donation, as well as a Seasonal Communities grant. The board will also review minutes from August 11, 2026, and consider other housing opportunities. The Housing…
CPC to review project updates, storm damage request, possible fund rescissions
The Harwich Community Preservation Committee will review updates on several open projects, discuss a storm damage request for the North Harwich Gravestone Project, and consider rescinding remaining balances from two older projects. The meeting is a regular business session with no final votes scheduled except possibly…
Harwich Cultural Council reviews FY27 funding and grant cycle at September meeting
The Harwich Cultural Council will meet on September 10, 2026, to discuss FY27 funding allocation and review the open grant cycle. The agenda includes reports from the Chair and Treasurer, updates on community outreach, and planning for future meetings.
Town Council to vote on first-year funding for four municipal unions
The North Attleborough Town Council will decide on funding for the first year of Memorandums of Agreement with AFSCME Local 1702, the North Attleborough Police Dispatchers' Association Local 436, the North Attleborough Professional Police Officers Association, and North Attleborough Firefighters Local 1192 IADD…
Committee to discuss CPA funding for First Meeting House
The Hubbardston Community Preservation Committee is meeting to continue its discussion on potential uses of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding for the First Meeting House. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the previous meeting's minutes and public comments.
Beverly CPC opens grant round with public hearing on CPA funds
The Community Preservation Committee is holding a public hearing to launch its next grant funding round. The meeting will cover the history and rules of the Community Preservation Act, discuss local needs and resources, and explain how to apply for CPA funds. No specific projects or funding decisions are on the agenda.
Committee to vote on 2027 goals and funding initiatives
The Cultural District Committee will review June 2026 minutes, discuss and vote on 2027 goals, and consider funding initiatives for 2027, including MCC and town funding. Updates will be provided on subcommittees and events like A Wreath of Franklin and Franklin 250. The meeting is at the Franklin Historical Museum.
Resiliency Committee to discuss water supply, grants, and fall planning
The Newburyport Resiliency Committee is meeting to discuss updates on water supply projects, including the MVP 2.0 seed project and an ad hoc committee on water infrastructure, as well as inter-municipal agreements and water capacity. They will also review grant opportunities, such as the Cooling the Valley MVP grant…
School Committee to vote on $1.9M in grants, preschool handbook
The Gloucester School Committee will meet on September 9, 2026, at Gloucester High School Library. They will vote on accepting several federal and state grants totaling about $1.9 million, approve the PreSchool Handbook, and hear updates on the opening of school. The agenda also includes routine consent items like…
Discussion of police facility options and Reed Street culvert replacement
The Board will hear a presentation regarding options for the Police Department's facility needs. The meeting also includes discussion and potential votes regarding a state grant and engineering contract for the New Reed Street Culvert Replacement at Tufts Brook.
Medfield Energy Committee to review solar, grants, school building updates
The Medfield Energy Committee is meeting remotely to discuss ongoing energy projects, including solar installations, a recently awarded grant, and energy efficiency opportunities. They will also receive updates on the School Building Committee and consider ways to enhance the committee's value. The agenda includes…
Shrewsbury Council on Aging Board meets Sept 9 to review finances and new members
The Shrewsbury Council on Aging Board will hold its regular meeting to review financial reports, welcome new members Mark Adler and Louise Hale, and discuss updates on senior center activities, outreach programs, and transportation grants. The board will also review minutes and hear a director's report on nutrition…
Seekonk boards to discuss shared services and school finance
The Quad-Board meeting will review collaboration models between the Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee, including procurement procedures, reserve fund balances, and maintenance duties. The School Committee will also update on state and local funding considerations and potential supplemental state…
Cultural Council to vote on dance project budget change
The Pittsfield Cultural Council is meeting to host a reception for 2026 grant recipients and present 2027 grant guidelines. Pending a quorum, members will vote on a requested date change and budget revision for an African-rooted dance project.
School Committee to vote on grants, football co-op, and FY27 budget adjustments
The Ipswich School Committee is meeting to take action on several items, including a grant presentation for the Dirty Hands Project, a football co-op agreement, a tree planting request, and FY27 cost center adjustments. They will also discuss the superintendent search, prepare for Special Town Meeting, and consider…
CPC to review preliminary applications and close completed projects
The Hingham Community Preservation Committee is meeting to review preliminary applications for Community Preservation Act funding and discuss their eligibility. The committee will also vote to close out completed projects and handle administrative items. This is a regular working meeting with no final funding…
Commission to review ADA transition plan and FY28 grant for Munson bathroom
The Commission for Persons with Disabilities is meeting virtually to discuss and decide on several accessibility-related items, including an ADA complaint, a tour of Amethyst Brook School, the Amherst ADA Transition Plan, a FY28 MOD grant for the Munson bathroom, and a sensory light behind Town Hall. Public comment is…
Watertown Cultural Council opens grant cycle with $33,800 in funds
The Watertown Cultural Council is meeting to approve minutes, open its grant application cycle with $33,800 in available funds, and discuss public announcements, a logo redesign, and fundraising ideas. The meeting also covers administrative updates and a reminder about the Faire on the Square event.