Program Name: Island Foundation Resource Type: Philanthropy State: Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island Agency: Program Source: Description: Grant priorities fall within three major categories: Environment, New Bedford, and Alternative Education. Supports marine research, natural resource conservation, community economic development, and education projects within coastal areas of Maine, Massachusetts, and...
Program Name: Massachusetts Bays Program Research and Planning Grants Resource Type: State State: Massachusetts, Northeast Agency: Program Source: Grant Description: The Massachusetts Bays Program (MBP) works through collaborative planning, and provides support and assistance for community and citizen action. From the writing of the CCMP to developing campaign slogans,...
Program Name: Official State of Massachusetts Website Resource Type: State State: Massachusetts, Northeast Agency: Program Source: State Homepage Description: Website: http://www.mass.gov/portal/...
Program Name: Southeast Regional Loan Fund Resource Type: State State: Massachusetts, Northeast Agency: Program Source: Loan Description: The Southeast Regional Loan Fund (SRLF) makes real estate and equipment loans to Massachusetts businesses located in southeastern Massachusetts with a particular emphasis on fishing and seafood businesses. Website: http://www.businessloanfunds.com/massachusetts/barnstable/southeast-regional-loan-fund-massdevelopment...
Program Name: Seaport Advisory Council Resource Type: State State: Massachusetts, Northeast Agency: Program Source: Repository Description: The purpose of the Seaport Council is to enhance and develop the commercial maritime resources of the Commonwealth, with an emphasis on the next tier deep water ports – Fall River, Gloucester, New...
Program Name: Massachusetts Seaport Improvement Grants Resource Type: State State: Massachusetts, Northeast Agency: Program Source: Grant Description: The purpose of the Seaport Council is to enhance and develop the commercial maritime resources of the Commonwealth, with an emphasis on the next tier deep water ports – Fall River, Gloucester,...
Program Name: Massachusetts Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities Resource Type: State State: Massachusetts, Northeast Agency: Program Source: Grant Description: The PARC Program (formerly the Urban Self-Help Program) was established in 1977 to assist cities and towns in acquiring and developing land for park and outdoor recreation purposes. Any...
Program Name: Fisheries Assistance Revolving Loan Fund Resource Type: State State: Massachusetts, Northeast Agency: Program Source: Loan Description: The New Bedford Economic Development Council, Inc. (NBEDC) established this assistance program with a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration and a matching fund arrangement with Fleet Bank. This program...
Program Name: Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development Resource Type: State State: Massachusetts, Northeast Agency: Program Source: Economic Development Entity Description: The mission of the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD) is to strengthen the Massachusetts economy by providing a highly responsive, pro business climate that stimulates...
Program Name: Investment Tax Credit Resource Type: State State: Massachusetts, Northeast Agency: Program Source: Tax Incentive Description: The Massachusetts Investment Tax Credit (ITC) offers a three-percent credit for qualifying businesses against their Massachusetts corporate excise tax. The credit is to be used for the purchase and lease of qualified...
