MVP 2.0 Planning Grant Details

This information is about the FY25 and FY26 MVP 2.0 Planning Grant rounds. It covers the grant timeline, required communities, match requirements, eligibility, and funding availability. This information is subject to change. Please check the application RFR for final say.

Application Status

Applications for the FY26 MVP 2.0 round are currently closed. The next round is expected to open in late 2026 for FY27.

Eligibility

The following entities are eligible to apply for an MVP 2.0 Planning Grant:

• Massachusetts municipalities (and Devens)
• Tribal Governments
• Political subdivisions, such as Regional Planning Agencies, applying on behalf of a municipality/ies to complete the MVP 2.0 process

Match Requirement

There is no formal match requirement for the MVP 2.0 grant. Applicants should commit sufficient time to assure completion of the steps and goals of the MVP 2.0 process.

Available Funding

Each awarded community or regional group receives $50,000 for Steps 1-8 and 10 of the process, and $50,000 per community for Step 9 (Implementing the Seed Project). MVP 2.0 is a two-year grant. 

Participating Communities

Participating MVP 2.0 Communities

MVP 2.0 Participating Communities .csv

A number of communities across the state are participating in MVP 2.0.

Questions?

Browse our MVP 2.0 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), reach out to your MVP Regional Coordinator, or email [e-mail].