News and Announcements

For Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development

Massachusetts will advance to Step 2 of Phase III on March 1; Phase IV planned to start March 22

Lt. Governor Polito opens 2021 round of the Massachusetts Dredging Program

Latest round brings total direct financial support of $514 million to 11,212 businesses

$626 million capital bill focuses on housing, business competitiveness, and community development; Most significant reforms to zoning in decades

Over $450 million in direct financial support has been awarded to 9,900 small businesses; Capacity limits for most sectors increased to 40%

To date, over $277 million in direct financial support has been distributed to more than 5,800 small businesses

25% Capacity Limits for Most Sectors Extended for Two Weeks, Early Closing Order & Stay At Home Advisory Rescinded

New, single portal replaces 10 existing, separate application processes; Provides simpler, easier access to important economic development programs key to recovery

MGCC grants have now reached 4,119 businesses; grant awards total approximately $195 million out of $668 million fund set up to support small businesses

MLSC’s Accelerating Coronavirus Testing Solutions program supports alternatives to current testing stopgaps, broadens access and availability of testing, and provides further validation of tests already available

Capacity Limits for Most Industries, Gathering Limits Extended Until at Least January 24

Statewide Effort to Assist Job Seekers and Unserved Residents, Drive Economic Recovery

Applications for new relief program targeting specific industries now being accepted