Press Release  Healey-Driscoll Administration Invests Over $7.6 Million in Community Safety

Braintree — The Healey-Driscoll Administration has awarded more than $7.6 million through two state grant programs to support local and regional public safety needs.

Funds were awarded to five District Attorney’s offices and the Massachusetts State Police through the Commonwealth Project Safe Neighborhood Initiative. Additionally, police and fire departments in 10 municipalities received funding through the Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Program. The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) manages and administers these state-funded grant programs.

“These investments in safety and crime prevention will have long-lasting benefits for our communities,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These programs will make a real difference in creating strong relationships between residents and law enforcement and preventing crimes before they happen. I’m proud of our collaboration with the Legislature and our towns and cities to promote safer, healthier communities across Massachusetts.”

“Emergency services are essential to the wellbeing of our communities. By providing these funds to under resourced public safety agencies, we’re acting on our commitment to ensuring equitable access to critical services for all our community members,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration first introduced the Commonwealth Project Safe Neighborhood Initiative in 2023 . This program allows DA’s offices to competitively apply for funding, which must be split between enforcement activities and projects focused on prevention, intervention or diversion. The grant program also offers Massachusetts State Police the opportunity to apply for funds to support community-based enforcement initiatives and youth violence prevention programming.

The Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Program helps eligible cities maintain sufficient police and fire department staffing. Based on eligibility criteria set by the Massachusetts Legislature in the program’s authorizing statute, 10 communities across the state are eligible for this funding.

A total of $7,658,941.42 was awarded through the two grant programs.

“These grants reinforce the vital partnerships between local first responders, state safety agencies, and community members. Collaboration is key to promoting safety and resilience in our communities, and these programs exemplify our commitment to that goal,” said Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy.

“I’m grateful to Governor Healey and the Legislature for their support of our agency’s public safety mission. We are committed to ensuring that every Massachusetts community has access to resources to address public safety and security needs,” said OGR Executive Director Kevin Stanton.

FY25 Commonwealth Project Safe Neighborhood Initiative funding was awarded to the following agencies and program areas:

The following cities were awarded funding through the FY25 Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Program:

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