Massachusetts Small Business Grants & Funding Programs
Massachusetts supports startups, life sciences companies, manufacturers, and neighborhood businesses through statewide innovation programs and local business assistance.
Statewide Growth Programs
Massachusetts businesses can access business growth support, financing, and technical assistance through statewide public and quasi-public partners.
Innovation and Life Sciences Support
Boston and the broader innovation ecosystem provide strong support for technology, biotech, climate, and research-led startups through accelerators and public-private programs.
Local and Corridor Programs
Boston, Worcester, Springfield, and other communities offer local small business grants, corridor support, and entrepreneur assistance for eligible firms.
Massachusetts Business Grants
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Regional Economic Development Organization Grant Program
The REDO Grant Program provides capacity‑building grants to regional economic development organizations to support projects that grow, retain, and attract businesses in Massachusetts.
Brownfields Funding
Available to municipalities seeking environmental assessment or remediation of municipally owned or controlled sites without an identified developer.
Underutilized Properties Program
Targets underutilized, abandoned, or vacant properties for projects that create jobs, drive innovation, eliminate blight, increase housing, and support economic development.
Community One Stop for Growth
Statewide portal for community development grant programs targeting housing, blight elimination, and economic development.
Brownfields Redevelopment Fund
Finances environmental assessment and remediation of brownfield sites, offering up to $250,000 for assessment and up to $750,000 for remediation.
Small Business Technical Assistance Grant Program
Supports Massachusetts nonprofit organizations that provide technical assistance and business support services to small and microbusinesses.
Early Education and Out of School Time (EEOST) Small Grant Program
Provides grants of $200,000‑$499,999 to tax‑exempt nonprofit organizations to develop or improve child care facilities serving low‑income families.
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
The STEP grant offsets international business development and marketing costs for small businesses, with grants capped at $15,000 per business for export‑related projects.
Cultural Facilities Fund
Provides grants to increase public and private investment in cultural facilities for 501(c)(3) organizations engaged in the arts, humanities, or interpretive sciences.
Innovation Institute
Provides funding to support the ecosystem for innovation and industry cluster growth across Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program (MMAP)
Invests in small‑ to medium‑sized manufacturers to help coordinate supply chains and spur growth opportunities.
Massachusetts Next Generation Initiative (MassNextGen)
Competitive program that awards non‑dilutive grant funding and executive coaching to women‑led early‑stage life science companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Massachusetts