News and Announcements

For Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development

Acton’s MassWorks grant will support the creation of 59 affordable housing units, 230 new housing units overall

Final round results in nearly $4.8 million in grant awards to 108 additional businesses; More than $687 million in direct cash payments delivere​d to 15,112 of state’s hardest hit businesses

Face Coverings Order to be Relaxed for Some Outdoor Settings

Administration also opens new capital grant program to expand, renovate tourism destinations and attractions

Total of $5 million in grants awarded to 37 municipalities and non-profits to assist with development of regional recovery strategies

$80 million in rental assistance distributed to date; $400 million in new federal funding enables state to increase rental assistance to very-low and low-income renters, and cover utilities and other housing costs

Most recent round of MGCC grants increases total direct financial support to over $650 million to 14,402 businesses

14 Communities Receive Housing Choice Designation, Gain Eligibility for Future Grants

Supportive housing provides critical services to support chronically homeless individuals, individuals in recovery and formerly homeless individuals flourish

$510,000 to be distributed to 10 organizations for small business relief

Seaport Economic Council commits $1 million to bring tech solutions to the Commonwealth’s maritime communities

Projects approved today will result in the creation or retention of 322 jobs