WRAP program accepting applications for winter-related needs

A state program designed to help municipalities address winter-related transportation infrastructure needs is accepting applications through early September for extreme hardship cases.

The Winter Recovery Assistance Program provides supplemental funding to cities and towns for transportation infrastructure improvements needed as a result of severe winter weather. A fiscal 2026 Fair Share supplemental budget includes $100 million for the program.

The WRAP funding will be distributed in two categories:
• $80 million will be distributed by a formula based on each municipality’s locally owned lane mileage
• $20 million will be awarded through a grant program to communities facing extraordinary hardship from winter storms

For communities seeking infrastructure assistance due to extreme winter weather, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation opened the WRAP Extraordinary Hardship Funding Grant Application on July 22.

Municipalities have until Sept. 4 to apply for the $20 million in funding. The program is open to all municipalities, but projects must be located on municipally owned roadways, and each community may submit only one application for the funds.

The WRAP program website has complete information.