Technical Assistance Connector

EOHLC's Massachusetts Downtown Initiative (MDI) offers a range of services and assistance to communities seeking help on how to revitalize their downtowns.

The MassWorks Infrastructure Program provides a one-stop shop for municipalities and other eligible public entities seeking public infrastructure funding to support economic development and job creation.

EOHLC awards small grants to CDBG non-entitlement communities to hire Peer Consultants for short-term problem solving or technical assistance projects that support local community development activities.

Seaport Economic Council grants help the economic growth of coastal communities.

EOHLC’s Division of Community Services administers the urban renewal program, including assisting municipalities which are establishing urban renewal agencies, and providing technical assistance to prepare and implement Urban Renewal Plans.

MHP provides a variety of resources related to affordable housing planning and development to communities, Housing Authorities and non-profits

CDBG is designed to help small cities and towns meet a broad range of community development needs.

The Department of Housing and Community Development and CHAPA's Municipal Engagement Initiative have worked collaboratively to create a comprehensive compilation of technical assistance and grants for housing and planning, in an effort to assist communities in accessing state resources, as well as resources from state

MassHousing's Planning for Housing Production Program builds on local affordable housing planning, by providing cities and towns with additional technical capacity to implement their own housing production goals, and deliver new mixed-income housing

The purpose of the Early College Final Designation Technical Assistance Grant is to provide resources to those applicants who were invited and participated in the FY18 Final Designation process, but did not achieve Early College Designation status.

EEA's Office of Grants and Technical Assistance helps provide guidance to those seeking state funding assistance find the programs which are best for them.

The Division of Ecological Restoration selects wetland, river and flow restoration projects through a state-wide, competitive process. We choose high-priority projects that bring significant ecological and community benefits to the Commonwealth.

Provide financial and technical support to increase awareness and understanding of climate impacts, identify and map vulnerabilities, conduct adaptation planning, redesign vulnerable public facilities and infrastructure, and implement non-structural (or green infrastructure) approaches that enhance natural resources.

EEA's Office of Grants and Technical Assistance helps provide guidance to those seeking state funding assistance find the programs which are best for them!

The Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant program (MVP) provides support for cities and towns in Massachusetts to begin the process of planning for climate change resiliency and implementing priority projects.

The OHV Technical Assistance Program provides funding for a vendor to assist interested parties in forming a sustainable Massachusetts-based OHV riding club. The grant will fund consultation regarding finances, budgeting, legal requirements, paperwork for incorporation and paperwork for 501(C) status.

The PARC Program (formerly the Urban Self-Help Program) was established in 1977 to assist cities and towns in acquiring and developing land for park and outdoor recreation purposes.

There are two types available: Municipal Assistance Coordinator (MAC) project assistance and Recycling IQ Kit assistance.

Financial and technical assistance available from MassDEP and other organizations.

Brownfield Program provides technical assistance and financial incentives for cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties.

Wetlands circuit riders help consultants and municipal officials meet the requirements of the Wetlands Protection Act.

MassDEP has contractors available to assist municipalities in addressing a variety of issues related to drinking water facilities. This includes troubleshooting operational issues during drinking water emergencies, training on sampling for PFAS, and compliance assistance training programs.

The Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has eight Municipal Assistance Coordinators (MACs) who provide technical assistance on waste reduction and recycling to geographically-based groups of towns and cities

DER is working to help municipalities replace undersized and unsafe culverts with ones that allow for natural stream flow processes, provide aquatic organism passage, and improve storm readiness.

The Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) is working to help communities improve water quality.

Technical Assistance Grants (TAGs) are awarded to selected community and citizens’ groups to allow those groups to obtain expert assistance, increase public participation, and provide public education about disposal site assessment and cleanup activities

This Program implements local policy, practice, systems and environmental change to prevent the use/abuse of opioids, prevent/reduce fatal and non-fatal opioid overdoses, and to increase both the number and capacity of municipalities across the Commonwealth addressing these issues. 

EOHLC’s Division of Community Services administers the urban renewal program, including assisting municipalities which are establishing urban renewal agencies, and providing technical assistance to prepare and implement Urban Renewal Plans.

Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant Program is a federally funded, competitive grant program designed to help small cities and towns meet a broad range of community development needs.

HDIP provides Gateway Cities with a tool to develop market rate housing while increasing residential growth, expanding diversity of housing stock, supporting economic development, and promoting neighborhood stabilization in designated areas.

Local Initiative Program (LIP) is a state program that encourages the creation of affordable housing by providing technical assistance to communities and developers who are working together to create affordable rental opportunities for low- and moderate-income households.

To assist in the production and preservation of affordable rental housing for low-income families and individuals

MassHousing's Planning for Housing Production Program builds on local affordable housing planning, by providing cities and towns with additional technical capacity to implement their own housing production goals, and deliver new mixed-income housing.

Housing Choice Communities can apply for assistance with planning, feasibility, design, and more.

MassDevelopment works with municipal officials, planners, local stakeholders, and others to provide technical assistance aimed at addressing site-specific and/or district-wide economic development challenges through creative solutions and clear, implementable action steps.

The Office of Grants and Research oversees the distribution and administration of grants, and conducts research, related to criminal justice, anti-drug and violence prevention education, law enforcement and traffic safety.

The Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program provides critical funding to support a wide range of criminal justice program areas.

Through this program, governmental entities hosting primary public safety answering points (PSAPs) or regional emergency communication centers (RECCs) are eligible to receive reimbursement for training-related costs associated with the 9-1-1 system.

A Complete Street is one that provides safe and accessible options for all travel modes - walking, biking, transit and vehicles – for people of all ages and abilities.

The MassWorks Infrastructure Program provides a one-stop shop for municipalities and other eligible public entities seeking public infrastructure funding to support economic development and job creation.

This Program provides financial support to cities and towns for small bridge replacement, preservation and rehabilitation projects.

MassTrails provides matching grants to communities, public entities and non-profit organizations to design, create, and maintain the diverse network of trails, trail networks, and trails experiences used and enjoyed by Massachusetts residents and visitors.