Notice of Funding Opportunity for Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerator Program (MMAP) FY27

The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative is offering grant funding through the Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerator Program (MMAP) for fiscal year 2027 to support small- to medium-sized manufacturers with fewer than 500 employees in modernizing their operations through advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation. Applicants must submit a comprehensive application that includes a description of their business, workforce size, current technological challenges, supported industries, potential market opportunities, a detailed grant budget with cost match, a five-minute video introduction, and a completed W-9 form. The maximum individual award is $300,000, with mandatory cost shares of 50% for awards up to $100,000 and 100% for awards between $100,001 and $300,000; both cash and in-kind contributions qualify as match. Funding is distributed through a nonprofit intermediary, and grantees must retain all purchased equipment in Massachusetts for at least five years after installation, with provisions for return or transfer to a nonprofit or academic partner if the business relocates or ceases operations. Applications must be submitted via an Airtable portal by July 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST, and all submissions are subject to Massachusetts Public Records Law unless confidentiality is formally requested at least 10 business days prior. Evaluation is based on six non-ranked factors including company readiness, alignment with program priorities, workforce impact, innovation, market potential, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, with no numerical scoring or ranking disclosed. The selection process is anticipated to follow a best-value trade-off approach rather than lowest price technically acceptable. Subcontracting requires prior approval, and respondents are fully responsible for subcontractor compliance. Applicants must not be debarred, must maintain application validity for 60 days post-deadline, and all communications must be directed exclusively to the Procurement Team Leader at [email hidden]. No federal acquisition regulations apply as this is a state-administered grant, not a federal procurement contract.