Community One Stop for Growth - FY2027 Round

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED), in partnership with the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) and MassDevelopment, is accepting full applications for the Community One Stop for Growth FY2027 round through a consolidated grant portal, with applications due by 11:59 p.m. on June 3, 2026. Eligibility extends to municipalities, public entities, nonprofits, and for-profits demonstrating public benefit across 306 communities; grant funds are contingent upon MBTA Community compliance certification.

The program integrates 13 funding programs totaling over $774 million across five Development Continuum categories: Planning & Zoning, Downtown Activation, Site Preparation, Buildings (Vertical), and Infrastructure (Horizontal). New offerings include the Seaport Economic Council Grant Program for coastal communities and the Massachusetts Downtown Initiative Capital Grant Program. Applicants may submit multiple projects but are encouraged to prioritize requests and have a minimum of 12 weeks to prepare proposals.

Evaluation criteria prioritize project need and community impact, strategic alignment with local goals, financial feasibility and private leverage, applicant capacity to deliver, and project readiness for implementation. Single- and multi-year awards will be made from various programs via the One Stop Full Application through the IGX online portal.

An Expression of Interest (EOI) period ran from January 23 through June 3, 2026, with an enhanced AI-powered tool providing real-time, project-specific feedback. Virtual information sessions were held February 2–5, 2026, covering One Stop overview, application guidance, and technology platforms. Review and evaluation occur June through September 2026, with award notifications expected in October 2026 and contracting anticipated for October/November 2026. Questions should be directed to onestop@mass.gov; responses are aggregated and posted to www.mass.gov/onestop. All applications must be submitted electronically; late submissions will not be considered.