Overview
Cities Awarded the Most Grant Funding
| City | Ranking in Massachusetts by Population Size | Number of Grants | Dollars Awarded* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 1 | 2,093 | $ 101,327,229 |
| Worcester | 2 | 414 | $ 17,240,000 |
| Cambridge | 4 | 320 | $ 16,263,000 |
| Quincy | 7 | 295 | $ 13,179,000 |
| Springfield | 3 | 206 | $ 7,935,000 |
* Most grants were between $5,000 to $75,000.
Gateway Cities Awarded the Most Grant Funding
| Gateway City | Ranking in Massachusetts by Population Size | Number of Grants | Dollars Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 2 | 414 | $ 17,240,000 |
| Quincy | 7 | 295 | $ 13,179,000 |
| Springfield | 3 | 206 | $ 7,935,000 |
| Lawrence | 11 | 233 | $ 7,343,000 |
| Lynn | 8 | 239 | $ 7,326,000 |
Business Sectors Awarded the Most Grant Funding
| Business Sector | Number of Grants | Dollars Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant, Bar, Caterer, or Food Truck | 3,670 | $ 213,895,251 |
| Beauty/Personal Care | 2,399 | $ 81,503,412 |
| Retail | 1,451 | $ 58,564,718 |
| Other* | 1,390 | $ 61,153,800 |
| Healthcare | 683 | $ 39,558,545 |
* Other sectors include, but are not limited to, cleaning, fitness, and automotive.
Grants Awarded to Priority Groups
| Priority Group* | Number of Grants | Dollars Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Woman-Owned Business | 6,480 | $ 270,097,055 |
| Person of Color–Owned Business | 4,648 | $ 188,762,420 |
| Veteran-Owned Business | 460 | $ 22,705,000 |
* Respondents may have identified as being from more than one demographic category.
| Date published: | August 28, 2024 |
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