Federal Grant Award Summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commission for the Blind received a Social Services Block Grant (SSBG, CFDA 93.667) award of $447,134 from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. Under this formula grant, MCB provides comprehensive social services designed to reduce dependency, promote self-sufficiency, and support vulnerable populations within Massachusetts. The funding supports MCB's core mission of delivering vocational rehabilitation services, independent living assistance, and social service interventions tailored to individuals with visual impairments and disabilities.

As an eligible specialized state entity, MCB utilizes SSBG funding to furnish social services that help protect individuals from neglect and abuse while enabling those unable to fully care for themselves to maintain independence or secure appropriate care arrangements. The grant operates under standard SSBG compliance requirements, including submission of Pre-Expenditure Reports and Intended Use Plans, with funds distributed quarterly upon federal acceptance of required documentation. MCB must maintain detailed expenditure records and comply with 2 CFR Part 200 and HHS-specific provisions in 2 CFR Part 300, consistent with the broader SSBG program framework that provides flexible funding mechanisms to states and territories for socially tailored service delivery.