Contacts
McKenzie Bell, Senior Community Grants Coordinator, Community Assistance Unit
The Details
What you need
The MBTA Communities Catalyst Fund (Catalyst Fund) is available to municipalities that have received a district compliance determination letter from HLC at the time of grant application. The Catalyst Fund supports activities related to horizontal infrastructure associated with housing in compliant 3A districts.
Program Guidelines
Review the FY27 MBTA Communities Catalyst Fund Guidelines prior to submitting a full application. Full applications must be submitted through the Community One Stop for Growth.
How to apply
The MBTA Communities Catalyst Fund is part of the Community One Stop for Growth, a single application portal and collaborative review process of community and economic development grant programs that make targeted investments based on a Development Continuum. It is designed to allow applicants to apply for consideration of multiple sources of funding to support multiple phases and facets of a project. For more information, including key dates, frequently asked questions, and instructions on submitting a Full Application, visit www.mass.gov/onestop.
Next steps
For Award Recipients
Catalyst Fund award recipients may contact their assigned HLC program representative for information and questions about grant administration, reporting, and disbursement of awarded funds.
More info
MBTA Communities
Learn more about the multi-family zoning requirement for MBTA communities.
Catalyst Fund Awards
The MBTA Communities Catalyst Fund rewards MBTA Communities with an approved 3A district compliant with M.G.L. Chapter 40A Section 3A by supporting activities related to infrastructure associated with housing. Read about all past Catalyst Fund awards.