Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The Massachusetts Office on Disability awarded $6.9 million to 86 Massachusetts municipalities in December through the Municipal ADA Improvement Grant program for fiscal 2026.
The grants include 33 Planning Grants, for ADA self-evaluation and transition plans, and 53 Project Grants, for specific capital projects. Funds will be used to update municipal emergency preparedness plans, accessible playground equipment, mobility improvements at municipal senior centers, and accessible signage, and equipment and activities at outdoor recreation areas.
The fiscal 2026 cycle received the most applications in the program’s nine-year history, according to the Office on Disability. The budget was increased from $5 million to $6 million for fiscal 2026 to accommodate the growing number of applications.
Office on Disability Executive Director Allen Motenko said the growing interest in the grant program “reflects the commitment of our cities and towns to accessibility, and we are proud to support local communities with their efforts through these funds.”
The fiscal 2027 application period will open in the spring.