FY28 Community Mitigation Fund Grants

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is soliciting applications for the FY 2028 Community Mitigation Fund (CMF) grants, with a total available funding of $10,000,000. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 23K, Section 61, this program provides financial assistance to eligible municipalities and regional entities to offset costs and mitigate impacts resulting from the construction and operation of gaming establishments. The funding is divided into two primary programs: the Municipal Block Grant Program, which assists municipalities with casino-related impacts, and the Regional Agency Grant Program, which focuses on public safety, regional planning, and workforce development. To be eligible for an award, applicants must demonstrate a direct nexus between the proposed project and impacts caused by a gaming establishment. Applications must include a project index, a description of the impact with supporting evidence, a detailed remedy, and a comprehensive budget and scope of work. The evaluation process is based on providing the best value, with specific supplemental guidelines applied to workforce development applications. The deadline for bid responses is January 31, 2027, at 11:59:59 p.m., with submissions accepted via COMMBUYS or the MGC inbox. Awarded grants typically have a duration of 24 months, with the possibility of a one-time 12-month extension. Key contractual terms include a prohibition on sales tax for invoices submitted to Massachusetts government entities and a restriction against the sale or distribution of information derived from the contract.