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- calendar_today October 20, 2026
State Announces $1.5 Million in Infrastructure Grants
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has awarded nearly $1.5 million in grants to support municipal infrastructure projects and help Massachusetts communities access federal funding. The funding, distributed through the Municipal and Tribal Technical Assistance program, aims to improve transportation, clean energy, and resilience infrastructure across the state.
Purpose of the Municipal and Tribal Technical Assistance Program
The Municipal and Tribal Technical Assistance program is managed by the Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office. It provides technical planning support for municipalities and tribes applying for or managing federal infrastructure funds. The program specifically targets projects related to transportation, clean energy, and resilience, and assists communities in pursuing or executing federal funding opportunities.
Background and Legislative Support
The program was established under Chapter 214 of the Acts of 2024—"An Act to Provide for Competitiveness and Infrastructure Investment in Massachusetts"—filed by Governor Maura Healey. Its intent is to help local governments develop projects and strengthen their ability to secure competitive federal infrastructure grants.
According to Governor Healey, "These awards will not only help cities, towns, and tribes deliver key projects and plan for future needs; they will also allow more communities to compete for federal dollars." The administration has made a focused effort to maximize the amount of federal infrastructure investment that reaches Massachusetts communities.
Details of Current Grant Cycle
This round marks the fourth cycle of funding distributed by the Municipal and Tribal Technical Assistance program. Over four grant cycles, the program has allocated a total of $4,364,687 to support technical assistance and project development efforts. The current round disbursed grants to 30 recipients, including towns, cities, water districts, and planning councils.
Recipients and Grant Amounts
The following municipalities and organizations were among those awarded funding in the latest cycle:
- Town of Ashburnham – $50,000
- Town of Bridgewater – $50,000
- Town of Cheshire – $57,600
- City of Fall River – $50,000
- Town of Falmouth – $50,000
- Town of Granby – $30,000
- Town of Granville – $30,000
- Town of Hadley – $45,000
- Town of Hampden – $30,000
- City of Holyoke – $75,000
- City of Lowell – $50,000
- Town of Marion – $50,000
- Metropolitan Area Planning Council – $100,000
- City of Methuen – $50,000
- Town of Middleborough – $50,000
- Town of Millis – $50,000
- Town of Millville – $30,000
- Town of New Braintree – $30,000
- City of North Adams – $25,000
- Town of North Attleborough – $49,999
- North Dighton Fire District – $50,000
- North Sagamore Water District – $50,000
- Rowley Water Department – $50,000
- Shirley Water District – $50,000
- Town of Southampton – $50,000
- Templeton Municipal Light and Water Plant – $23,000
- Town of Walpole – $50,000
- Town of West Brookfield – $30,000
- Town of Westminster – $45,000
- The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) – $65,153
Ongoing Efforts to Secure Federal Funds
Over the past four years, Massachusetts' state administration has secured more than $9 billion in federal funding for local infrastructure, broadband expansion, transportation, and economic development projects. Notably, this includes $130 million in federal funds allocated to upgrade track infrastructure in Springfield for the West-East rail project.
The latest round of technical assistance grants continues the state’s efforts to help Massachusetts communities plan, develop, and compete for infrastructure projects, maximizing the benefit of federal investment in the region.
Source: wwlp.com.
