Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1100-EED01-EED01-135118

Massachusetts FY2027 Social Enterprise Operating Grants

Massachusetts is offering FY2027 operating grants to nonprofit employment social enterprises serving people facing barriers to work. - Buyer: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED). - Grant: Social Enterprise Operating Grant Program; eligible organizations may request up to $200,000 each. - Eligible applicants: Massachusetts nonprofits operating established, revenue-generating social enterprises that provide paid employment, workforce development, and supportive services to people facing significant employment barriers. Priority goes to organizations serving low-income communities, Gateway Cities, and populations experiencing inequities. - Eligible costs: Customer-acquisition marketing, materials directly used to produce goods or deliver services for sale, and staff training or professional development. - Funding terms: 50% is provided as working capital at contract execution; remaining eligible, documented expenses are reimbursed quarterly. - Named platform/vendor: Submittable, used for online applications. No product OEMs are identified. - Notable requirements: Applicants must provide a recent audited financial statement; grantees are expected to submit progress and financial reports. - Performance period: A single FY2027 grant period of approximately four months; funds must be expended by the end of the grant period. It is not an annual subscription.

Description

The Executive Office of Economic Development is seeking proposals for its FY27 Social Enterprise Operating Grant Program, a competitive grant for eligible Massachusetts nonprofit organizations operating employment social enterprises. The program supports paid employment, workforce development, and supportive services for people facing significant barriers to employment, with priority for applicants serving low-income communities, Gateway Cities, and populations facing inequities. Grants may be up to $200,000 per organization, with a 50% working-capital advance and subsequent cost reimbursement; funds must be expended by June 30, 2027. Applications are submitted online through Submittable and are due December 7, 2026.

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