Massachusetts grants for State governments

This program provides funding to Regional Transit Authorities in Massachusetts to improve public transportation connectivity and access, particularly for low-income individuals, by creating or modifying routes that enhance service between existing transit systems.

This grant provides funding to Massachusetts state entities to develop electric vehicle charging infrastructure, supporting the transition to electric fleets and promoting sustainability in state government operations.

This program provides funding to Massachusetts state entities for replacing fossil-fuel equipment with efficient electric alternatives in government facilities, prioritizing projects in disadvantaged communities.

This funding opportunity supports projects in Massachusetts that harness wastewater for heating and cooling in various facilities, including schools, hospitals, and municipal buildings.

This grant provides funding to Massachusetts state facilities for solar energy projects that also promote decarbonization, energy storage, and electric vehicle charging to help reduce fossil fuel emissions.

This program provides funding to individuals and organizations in Massachusetts to support community-based cultural projects that enhance access to the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences.

This grant provides funding to Massachusetts-based nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and colleges to develop shared infrastructure and equipment that supports innovation and commercialization in the climatetech sector.

This funding opportunity supports coastal municipalities, tribal governments, and eligible nonprofits in Massachusetts to implement projects that enhance resilience against climate change impacts like flooding and erosion along the coastline.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve pump-out and waste disposal facilities for recreational boaters in Massachusetts coastal waters, helping to protect public marine environments.

This funding opportunity provides support for public and nonprofit research entities in Massachusetts to assist local programs in combating gang violence through research, strategic analysis, and technical assistance.

This program provides financial assistance to small rural communities and disadvantaged municipalities in Massachusetts for planning and design activities that address sewer overflows and improve stormwater management systems.

This funding program provides financial support to state entities for repairing or replacing Commonwealth-owned solar and decarbonized energy systems to enhance renewable energy use and reduce emissions in government operations.

This funding program provides financial support to states, territories, and Tribes for monitoring beach water quality and ensuring public safety from harmful pathogens during recreational activities.

This program provides funding to Tribal Governments and organizations in Massachusetts for a variety of cultural projects and initiatives that benefit their communities.

This funding opportunity provides Massachusetts state entities with financial support to conduct feasibility studies for clean energy and decarbonization projects aimed at reducing fossil fuel use and preparing buildings for low-carbon technologies.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small community organizations and Tribal entities in New England to tackle environmental and public health issues in disadvantaged communities.

Supports the construction, purchase, expansion, or upgrade of workforce or training-related infrastructure to better meet the needs of the offshore wind industry.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits for projects aimed at managing and controlling invasive and noxious plant species on public lands across the U.S.

This grant provides $200,000 over two years to early-career researchers in New England focused on innovative projects that improve child health.

The Public Art Learning Fund, administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA), is designed to fortify the public art landscape across New England by offering professional development opportunities directly to artists. NEFA's overarching mission, as reflected in this grant, is to cultivate more equitable, inclusive, and vibrant public spaces and public life throughout the region. This initiative aligns with NEFA's strategic goal of fostering a sustainable and equitable public art ecosystem by investing in the skills, resources, and connections of artists working in the public realm. The primary beneficiaries of this fund are artists residing full-time in one of the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont) who are actively engaged in public artmaking or are in the process of expanding their practice into this domain. The fund aims to empower these artists, contributing to more just and inclusive public art. Expected outcomes include artists developing enhanced skills and resources, leading to the creation of more vibrant public spaces and a stronger regional community of practice. The Public Art Learning Fund prioritizes opportunities that specifically expand an artist's public art practice and contribute equitably to more just and inclusive public artmaking. NEFA seeks clarity on desired learnings and their application to the artist's practice. The fund welcomes artists at various stages of their public artmaking careers from urban, suburban, and rural communities, recognizing that diverse cultural and artistic expressions are crucial for equitable and vibrant public spaces. A key focus of this grant is equity. NEFA acknowledges that various barriers, including race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, class, age, and geography, can limit access to professional development. Therefore, the Public Art Learning Fund actively prioritizes equity in its funding decisions. This may include, but is not limited to, prioritizing artists who self-identify as Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) and/or those who are rooted in rural communities, aligning with NEFA's theory of change that targeted support can address systemic inequities and build a more inclusive artistic landscape. Grants range from $500 to $3,000 and support opportunities taking place between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. Eligible applicants must also have a Creative Ground profile, and the proposed professional development must directly relate to strengthening their public art practice and occur within the grant period. These measurable results, such as the number of artists served and the nature of their professional development, contribute to NEFA's broader strategic aim of fostering a more equitable and sustainable public art ecosystem in New England.