Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The Office of Grants and Research is accepting applications for the Child Passenger Safety Education and Assistance Program.
The Office of Grants and Research is accepting applications for the Child Passenger Safety Education and Assistance Program, which provides car seats for distribution to families in need.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through Aug. 31 and will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
The program, funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, aims to reduce child passenger injuries and fatalities by equipping families with proper car seats and educating caregivers on their installation and use.
Massachusetts municipal agencies, state agencies, not-for-profit hospitals, and nonprofit organizations serving children and/or families that meet all of the requirements in the Child Passenger Safety Education and Assistance Program Notice of Solicitation of Applications are eligible to apply.
Application materials and guidelines, and more information, are available via the program’s website.
The Office of Grants and Research is the state administering agency for the program.