Step 1: Virtual Sessions
There will be three (3) webinars to help applicants navigate the Community One Stop for Growth. Attending the live webinar or watching the recording is suggested before submitting an Expression of Interest or Full Application. It is highly recommended that all applicants watch webinars before developing applications to the One Stop. Overview of the webinars:
Webinar 1: One Stop Overview Webinar - How Has the Process Changed, What to Expect in the New Process.
Webinar 2: One Stop Application Guidance Webinar - How to Frame Applications for the One Stop for Growth.
Webinar 3: Technology Webinar - How to Use IGX and the One Stop Online Application.
Step 2: Expressions of Interest & Guidance (Optional)
The Expression of Interest is a simple form that allows an applicant to seek guidance from EOHED and partner agencies. The Expression of Interest is optional but highly encouraged. It is recommended that all applicants watch all three webinars before submitting a One Stop Expression of Interest.
Each organization may submit one (1) Expression of Interest form for the FY23 Round. The Expression of Interest period opened on December 15, 2021 and closed March 18, 2022.
Once the Expression of Interest is submitted, staff at all partner agencies will review the submissions and provide guidance and insight to strengthen applications. Applicants may also be referred to other available programs that are not fully integrated into the One Stop application. All applicants are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest early in the process to allow for the maximum amount of time for feedback. Applicants may also request a meeting to review their priority projects with EOHED.
Step 3: One Stop Full Application(s)
Once the One Stop Full Application opens, applicants will be able to submit multiple projects for consideration, but must submit one application per project. The number of project applications submitted is not limited, but it is recommended that communities prioritize their requests. Similar to last year, the Full Application will be available in late January for applicants to begin working on their applications. The final submission deadline will be in early June.
Step 4: Review & Evaluation
The participating agencies will review all applications. The agencies may also request additional information or clarification about applications submitted. All grants will be reviewed on the criteria noted in the Review Criteria section and the additional review criteria noted in specific program guidelines, linked to in the appendix.
Step 5: Notification of Award
The One Stop partners will review all applications and make determinations of grant amounts based upon availability of funds. All applicants will be notified of award(s) and the contracting process will begin with each agency. Reporting will be required.
By participating in this process and submitting either an Expression of Interest or a Full Application, a project may be referred to relevant grant programs, particularly those under EOHED, DHCD, and MassDevelopment. See Appendix for the programs that will be coordinated with the One Stop. If this process identifies additional needs that align with other programs not listed above, further coordination and referrals may be made, on a case-by-case basis.
Appendix
The following programs are fully integrated into the One Stop:
Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Department of Housing and Community Development
- Housing Choice Grant Program
- Massachusetts Downtown Initiative
- Community Planning Grant Program
- Rural and Small Town Development Fund
MassDevelopment
- Brownfields
- Site Readiness
- Underutilized Properties
- Collaborative Workspace Program
- Real Estate Services
- Commonwealth Places
The following are examples of outside programs that projects were referred to during the last round of the One Stop.
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Best Practices Program |
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Efficiency and Regionalization Grant Program |
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Massachusetts Food Trust Program |
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Drinking Water Supply Protection Grant Program |
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Green Communities |
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State Revolving Fund |
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Community Development Block Grants |
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Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program |
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iCubed |
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Planning Assistance Grants |
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Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities Grant Program |
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Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program |
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Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program |
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Land and Recreation Grants and Loans |
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Seaport Economic Council Grants |
| Dredging Grant |
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Mass Broadband Initiative |
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Cultural Facilities Fund |
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Small Business Technical Assistance Grant Program |
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STEM Equipment and Professional Development Grant Program |
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MassHire Workforce Board |
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Technical Assistance |
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Neighborhood Hub |
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Destination Development Capital Grant Program |
| Bond Capital Grants |