麻州 2026社區一站式成長補助款 3月26日前受理申請

(Boston Orange 麻州州長Maura Healey (左)、副州長Kim Driscoll在麻州市鎮會議。 (周菊子攝) 周菊子波士頓綜合報導) 麻州州長奚莉 (Maura Healey)和副 州長Kim Driscoll 在1月24日在麻州市鎮協會的「連結351」年度會議中宣佈，2026會計年度社區一站式發展 (Community One Stop for Growth)計畫，即起至3月26日受理申請。             由麻州經濟發展廳 (EOED)、麻州住宅及宜居社區廳，麻州發展等3各州政府機構監管、辦理的這「社區一站式發展」計畫，從2021年起開始實施，容許地方市鎮遞交一份申請表，同時申請12項州政府住宅及經濟發展項目補助，簡化了流程。 即日起至 3 月 26 日，市政當局和組織可參加作為選項的表達意向流程，在提交完整申請之前從經濟發展廳工作人員那裡獲得有關優先項目的指導。完整的申請書可以在5月5日至6月4日間繳交，秋季會宣佈得獎者。 今年，「社區一站式發展」，申請平台上將增加2項經濟發展計畫，一為空置店面計畫，一為「變革性發展倡議 (The Transformative Development Initiative，簡稱TDI)」 公平投資計畫。 空置店面計畫為地方市鎮提供最高5萬元，可退還的稅收減免，來鼓勵企業佔據空置店面。TDI公平投資計畫則提供2萬5千元到25萬元補助款，以重振門戶城市中變革性發展倡議區的商業空間。             從2021年這「社區一站式發展」計畫推出以來，麻州政府撥出將近1200筆，總額約5億6400萬元的補助款給284個社區，以確保公平分配資源給麻州所有地區。查詢更多資訊可上網www.mass.gov/onestop。 Governor Healey Announces Opening of 2026 Community One Stop for Growth Application Round Application Portal Offers Massachusetts Communities Streamlined Process to Apply for 12 Economic Development Grant Programs

BOSTON – Today, at the Massachusetts Municipal Association’s Annual Connect 351 Conference, Governor Maura Healey announced the launch of the fiscal year 2026 application for the Community One Stop for Growth, an application portal overseen by the Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED) that provides a streamlined process for municipalities and organizations to apply for 12 state economic development grant programs.  One Stop grant programs are administered by EOED, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, and the quasi-public agency MassDevelopment. Programs in the One Stop offer direct funding and support to housing and economic development projects related to community activation and placemaking, planning and zoning, site preparation, building construction, and infrastructure. "Each year, the Community One Stop for Growth invests millions of vital grant funds in projects that spur economic growth, boost housing production, add jobs and revitalize downtowns across Massachusetts,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We are excited to launch the application for the next round of the One Stop and look forward to working with cities and towns across the state to bring their economic development goals to life.”   “The One Stop is an essential economic and housing development tool for our state that supports the economic development goals of cities and towns while empowering them to pursue their vision for growth,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “Through this initiative, our administration will partner with communities to build vibrant downtowns and unlock economic potential in every region of Massachusetts.”  Municipalities and organizations wishing to apply for funding through the One Stop may begin by participating in an optional Expression of Interest process beginning today through March 26. During this time, applicants may receive guidance on priority projects from EOED staff before submitting a full application. Applicants may begin working on their applications now in the application portal; EOED will accept full application submission from May 5 through June 4, with awards announced in the fall. For more information and to learn how to apply, please visit www.mass.gov/onestop.  "From day one, the Healey-Driscoll administration has been committed to building an economy that works for everyone, in every region of Massachusetts,” said Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao. “The Community One Stop for Growth puts state grant funds behind transformative economic development projects that support our local and regional economies, and we’re thrilled to launch the 2026 application round.”    “The One Stop offers a streamlined process for communities, organizations, and developers to access a range of economic development grants and technical assistance across multiple agencies,” said MassDevelopment President and CEO Navjeet Bal. “MassDevelopment is proud to administer five of the programs within the One Stop, adding to the portal this year our high-impact Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Equity Investment Program for Gateway Cities.”  This year, the One Stop will add two existing state economic development programs to the application portal: the Vacant Storefront Program and the TDI Equity Investment Program. The Vacant Storefront Program, which is administered by EOED, offers municipalities access to up to $50,000 of refundable tax credits they can use to incentivize businesses to occupy vacant storefronts within the community’s downtown and commercial areas. The TDI Equity Investment Program, administered by MassDevelopment through its Transformative Development Initiative (TDI), provides grants ranging from $25,000 to $250,000 to breathe new life into commercial spaces in and around designated TDI Districts in Gateway Cities.  EOED’s Urban Agenda Program will not be offered through the One Stop this year but will be offered through a new online portal opening in Spring 2025. This change will allow for greater flexibility and benefits for prospective grantees. Also new this year, the Collaborative Workspaces Program will be paused for the FY2026 One Stop application round; applicants are encouraged to apply to the Underutilized Properties Program instead when applicable. A full list of programs offered through the One Stop is available online.   Since its launch in 2021, the One Stop resulted in nearly 1,200 awards totaling more than $564 million in grant funds to 284 communities, including $170 million to Gateway Cities and $133 million to rural and small towns. The One Stop also ensures the equitable distribution of resources across all regions of the state. Of the projects awarded to date, 30 percent are located in a rural or small town, 47 percent are located in a Housing Choice Community, 54 percent are located in an MBTA Community, and 32 percent are located in a Gateway City. Visit www.mass.gov/onestop for more information.