Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for its fiscal 2023 Thriving Communities Program, which provides free technical assistance, planning, and capacity building support to help communities scope, fund and develop infrastructure projects that advance broader community goals.
The Thriving Communities Program provides two years of “deep-dive” assistance and three years of facilitated peer learning support to selected communities to help them plan and develop a pipeline of comprehensive transportation, housing and community revitalization activities.
Applicants must identify community partners and jointly submit a Letter of Interest using a USDOT webform by Nov. 15. Additional information, including informational webinars, is available online.
The USDOT is also accepting applications for the Thriving Communities National Capacity Builder Program and a new Regional Pilot Program. Capacity builders provide technical assistance, planning and capacity building support to disadvantaged and under-resourced communities. Applications for both opportunities are due via Grants.gov by Nov. 28.
The Thriving Communities National Capacity Builder Program is a collaborative opportunity for nonprofit organizations, philanthropic entities, and other partners, including academic institutions or private sector organizations, with demonstrated experience developing and providing technical assistance, planning and capacity building to a range of communities located across multiple states and regions. Winning applicants will receive $4 million to $5 million over three years.
For the Thriving Communities Regional Pilot Program, selected applicants will receive $1 million to $2 million over three years to provide technical assistance, planning and capacity building support and peer learning opportunities to communities located within their own jurisdiction or service area and selected by the applicant.
Information for capacity builders and related informational webinars are available online.