The Office of Economic and Community Development is now accepting applications for Public Service Grants funded through HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
Donor Name: City of Taunton
State: Massachusetts
City: Taunton
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/06/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
In order for the City of Taunton to consider applications for funding, applicants are advised of the following:
- The CDBG program is a federal program designed to improve the quality of life for all community residents, but principally for those of low and moderate incomes. Therefore, applicants should detail, to the greatest extent possible, how their project will benefit at least 70% low and moderate Taunton residents. However, OECD encourages applicants to achieve a 100% low mod beneficiary level;
- Applicants will be evaluated based on how well they address the housing and community development needs identified in the City of Taunton’s PY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan (last plan approved by HUD) and to the extent that they leverage other funding sources or collaborate with the services of other agencies;
- Only those applications submitted for eligible activities in accordance with the governing regulations of the Code of Federal Regulations, 24 CFR 570.200-207 will be considered for funding.
- All applicants must complete the standard CDBG application for funding consideration. Applicants should submit two (2) copies of the application along with one (1) original signed by the applicant. Applicants may respond in the space provided, or submit a separate narrative of no more than five (5) pages.
- Applications may be hand delivered or sent by mail to: Office of Economic & Community Development.
Grant Period
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
- Non-profit organizations serving Taunton residents
- Programs serving low- to moderate-income individuals and families that fall under the eligible activities in accordance with HUD National Objectives.
For more information, visit City of Taunton.
