Contacts
MBTA Communities Catalyst Fund
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.
- Please review the FY26 MBTA Communities Catalyst Fund Program Guidelines prior to submitting a full application.
- Click here to submit an expression of interest (EOI) for the FY26 round.
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 will find additional resources, including quarterly reports, guides, tutorials, and webinar recordings on the Award Recipient Resources page.
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 housing creation, infrastructure projects associated with housing, and acquisition property to promote housing in an eligible community. Learn about the projects that have been awarded Catalyst Fund Grants.