Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Program

This program provides funds to help eligible municipalities address police and/or fire department staffing shortfalls to maintain and enhance public safety.

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Overview

The intent of the Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Program is to assist eligible municipalities to maintain public safety and emergency response services by helping to address police and/or fire department staffing shortfalls.

This program is available through state funds authorized under a reserve to support municipal improvements under Chapter 24 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ General Appropriations Act of 2025. 

Eligibility

To be eligible, a municipality must have a population of at least 60,000 and demonstrate that their police departments had an operating budget per capita of less than $200 in 2010. A total of 10 communities meet this criteria:

  • Brockton
  • Fall River
  • Framingham
  • Haverhill
  • Lawrence
  • Lowell
  • Lynn
  • Malden
  • Newton
  • Somerville

Key Dates and Materials

Key Dates:

Solicitation Posted: Friday July 18, 2025

Applicant Assistance Webinar: Tuesday July 22, 2025, 10:00am
A representative from each eligible municipality is asked to attend this informational webinar.
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 259 118 115 639 4
Passcode: EX9fG25U 

Application Deadline: Friday, August 8, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Applicants may submit their proposal prior to the deadline if an expedited award is needed.

Anticipated Grant Period: Contract Start Date – December 31, 2026

Application Materials:

FY26 Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Program AGF 

FY26 Municipal Public Safety Staffing Program Online Application

FY26 Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Program Budget Worksheet (Attachment A)

Additional Materials

FY26 Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Program Applicant Assistance Webinar

Resources for FY25 Grant Recipients

Resources for Recipients of FY25 Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Grant Program - Please note that these resources are intended for agencies that received funds in FY25 and should not be submitted with applications for FY26 funding.

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