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 EOHLC. The Catalyst Fund will support activities related to infrastructure projects associated with housing.
Notice of Funding Availability & Guidance
- The Catalyst Fund is now part of the Community One Stop for Growth.
- Review the FY26 MBTA Communities Catalyst Fund Program Guidelines, though note that the FY26 application round has now closed.
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, please visit www.mass.gov/onestop.
Next steps
For Award Recipients
Catalyst Fund award recipients may contact their assigned EOHLC program representative for information and questions about grant administration, reporting, and grant reimbursement.
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 projects associated with housing. Read about all past Catalyst Fund awards.