EOED FY27 (REDO) Grant Program

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Executive Office of Economic Development, is issuing a FY 2027 Notice of Funding Availability for the Regional Economic Development Organization (REDO) Grant Program. Up to twelve regional entities will receive a single grant of up to $150,000 each to support a six‑month period of economic‑development activities, including business retention/expansion, site identification, regional marketing, and coordination with the Massachusetts Office of Business Development. Applicants must be 501(c) nonprofits, serve a contiguous region of at least 11 municipalities, and commit to baseline activities such as monthly meetings with the MOBD Regional Director, tracking top employers and priority development sites, and increasing Business Front Door sign‑ups. The award will be funded on a 50 % upfront / 50 % final‑report basis, with reporting requirements throughout the performance period. • Eligible entities: 501(c) nonprofit regional economic‑development organizations covering ≥ 11 contiguous municipalities. • Funding: Maximum $150,000 per award, with 50 % paid at contract execution and 50 % after final report approval. • Scope of work: Baseline regional economic‑development services (employer tracking, site monitoring, MOBD coordination, marketing, performance measurement) plus any five of ten optional service areas. • Timeline: Applications open Oct 20 2026, close Nov 3 2026 23:59; awards announced Jan 2027; performance Jan 1 – Jun 30 2027.