Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1068-1068C-1068L-134043

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Community Mitigation Fund Grants

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is offering up to $10 million in FY 2028 grants for projects that address impacts from gaming facilities. - Government buyer: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), Community Affairs Division. - Funding opportunity: Community Mitigation Fund grants for eligible municipalities and regional governmental entities; total funding available is $10,000,000. - Municipal project categories include community planning, gambling harm reduction, public safety, transportation planning and construction, and specific casino-related impacts. - Regional priorities include workforce development, public safety, and regional planning. Workforce grant allocations include $300,000 for Region A and $300,000 for Region B. - Requirements: Applicants must establish a direct connection between the project and gaming-facility impacts and provide a rationale, scope, timeline, budget, and supporting materials. The Commission considers need, feasibility, regional benefits, matching funds, and other available funding. - Projects must serve a public purpose, supplement rather than replace historical operating funds, and avoid duplicating mitigation already covered by host or surrounding-community agreements. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, commercial vendors, or products are identified; this is a grant program, not a goods procurement. - Products and quantities: No product purchases or product line items are specified.

Description

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is soliciting applications for FY 2028 Community Mitigation Fund grants, with $10,000,000 in total funding available. The program provides grants to eligible municipalities and regional entities for projects mitigating impacts related to the construction and operation of gaming establishments. Municipal projects may cover community planning, gambling harm reduction, public safety, transportation, and specific impacts; regional grants support workforce development and other eligible regional projects. Applicants submit an Intent to Request by January 31, 2027, followed by a project application.

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