Community One Stop for Growth accepting Expressions Of Interest

Community One Stop for Growth is accepting Expressions of Interest through March 17 from potential applicants prior to submitting a full application.

Submission of an Expression of Interest is a highly recommended but optional step in the process to compete for funding through the Community One Stop program. Organizations may submit one EOI to seek input on a number of potential projects.

EOIs are reviewed by staff at all participating agencies, and feedback will be provided to help potential applicants strengthen prospective grant applications.

Details about the EOI process, including an EOI template, are available online.

Community One Stop, which was unveiled at the MMA Annual Meeting in January 2021, is a single application portal and collaborative review process to help cities and towns compete for state grant funding for housing and economic development programs. Communities can be considered by multiple grant programs simultaneously, have access to guidance and partnership from state agencies, and are able to receive referrals to additional funding opportunities.

Twelve programs will be administered through the fiscal 2024 application process:
Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
• MassWorks Infrastructure Program
• Urban Agenda Grant Program

Department of Housing and Community Development
• Housing Choice Grant Program
• Massachusetts Downtown Initiative
• Community Planning Grant Program
• Rural and Small Town Development Fund

MassDevelopment
• Brownfields Redevelopment Fund
• Site Readiness Program
• Underutilized Properties Program
• Collaborative Workspace Program
• Real Estate Services Technical Assistance
• Commonwealth Places Programs

The full application period for fiscal 2024 will open in May and close on June 2.