EOED FY27 Social Enterprise Operating Grant Program RFP

The EOED FY27 Social Enterprise Operating Grant Program is a competitive grant opportunity issued by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development. This program is designed to support eligible nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts that operate social enterprises, which are defined as formal business ventures that sell goods or services to fund their mission. The primary goal is to provide paid employment, workforce development, and supportive services to individuals facing significant barriers to employment, with a specific priority placed on applicants serving low-income communities, Gateway Cities, and populations facing social and economic inequities. Solicitation BD-27-1100-EED01-EED01-135118 was posted on November 5, 2026, with a response deadline of December 8, 2026. The program is funded through the FY27 state operating budget and is eligible for the Small Business Purchasing Program. All inquiries must be submitted via the COMMBUYS Q/A portal rather than through email or phone. Administrative contact for the program includes Daniel Billings and Robin Pezzone, with performance and administration centered in Boston, Massachusetts.