Don’t Miss This Funding Opportunity

While you’re exploring this week’s grants, remember that traditional grant programs aren’t the only source of funding. Our latest blog breaks down everything municipalities need to know about submitting FY28 Legislative Earmark Requests in Massachusetts, with practical guidance to help communities prepare competitive requests.

Navigating Massachusetts FY28 Legislative Earmark Requests – Capital Strategic Solutions (CSS)

State & Local Funding Opportunities

Massachusetts: Build for Mass Municipal Infrastructure Financing Program

The Healey-Driscoll Administration recently announced Build for Mass, a first-of-its-kind municipal infrastructure financing program that will provide cities and towns with access to flexible, low-interest financing for public infrastructure projects.

Administered through MassDevelopment, the program is designed to complement existing grant programs by helping municipalities move important capital projects forward while leveraging affordable financing options.

Eligible projects may include:

• Municipal buildings
• Public safety facilities
• Water and wastewater infrastructure
• Transportation improvements
• Parks and recreation facilities
• Climate resilience projects
• Other eligible public capital improvements

Application Timeline: Additional application guidance and program details will be released by MassDevelopment as the program is implemented.

Connecticut Brownfield Municipal Grant Program – Round 24

Connecticut municipalities continue to have an opportunity to apply for Round 24 of the Municipal Brownfield Grant Program.

Funding supports the assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment of contaminated properties that can be returned to productive community use.

Eligible projects include:

• Environmental assessments
• Brownfield remediation
• Demolition
• Site preparation
• Redevelopment planning

Application Deadline: September 11, 2026

Maine Housing Opportunity Program – Final Days to Apply

Municipalities interested in updating local zoning regulations and removing barriers to housing development should take note.

The Housing Opportunity Program – Municipal Ordinance Development Grants remain available to support:

• Zoning ordinance updates
• Housing policy development
• Comprehensive plan implementation
• Public engagement
• Consultant assistance

Funding Available: Up to $15,000

No local match required.

Application Deadline: July 31, 2026

Federal Funding Opportunities

FEMA Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Grant Program

FEMA continues to accept applications for its Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Grant Program, which provides funding to support flood hazard mapping, floodplain management, and community resilience initiatives.

The program allows eligible state and local governments to partner directly with FEMA to improve flood risk information and strengthen local planning efforts.

Eligible activities include:

• Flood hazard mapping
• Flood risk assessments
• Floodplain management planning
• Watershed analyses
• Community outreach and risk communication
• Technical support for National Flood Insurance Program initiatives

Communities facing increased flooding risks or planning future resilience investments should consider this opportunity.

Eligible Applicants:

• State governments
• Local governments
• Regional planning organizations
• Flood control districts
• Other qualified public entities

Application Deadline: August 17, 2026

Funding News to Watch

Massachusetts Communities Receive Hazard Mitigation Funding

The Commonwealth recently announced additional Hazard Mitigation Planning funding, including grants supporting updates to local Hazard Mitigation Plans. These awards reinforce the importance of maintaining current mitigation plans, which remain a prerequisite for many FEMA mitigation grant programs. Municipalities without updated plans should begin planning now for future funding opportunities.

Looking Ahead

Although this week featured fewer new competitive grant announcements than usual, municipalities should continue preparing projects for the busy fall funding season. Many federal and state infrastructure, resiliency, housing, and transportation programs are expected to open additional rounds later this year. Communities that have completed planning studies, developed cost estimates, and assembled project documentation will be best positioned to compete when new opportunities are released.

Capital Strategic Solutions will continue monitoring federal Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs), state agency announcements, and municipal funding initiatives to keep communities informed of new funding opportunities and emerging trends. If your municipality is preparing for an upcoming grant opportunity or would like assistance developing a funding strategy, our team is ready to help.

Let Capital Strategic Solutions assist with your grant writing, research, and compliance needs.