Description
The Municipal ADA Improvement Grant provides reimbursement funding to Massachusetts municipalities, school districts, and housing authorities to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Funding supports updating an ADA Self Evaluation and Transition plan and making capital improvements that improve access or remove barriers in municipal programs, services, and facilities. The grant is administered by the Massachusetts Office on Disability. Key aspects of the grant include:
• Eligible applicants: municipally owned properties, school districts, and housing authorities
• Eligible expenses: architectural accessibility features, equipment, accessibility signage, digital accessibility audits, and accessible audio/visual equipment
• Grant types: planning grants and project grants
• Maximum grant award: $250,000
• Application submission period: May 1, 2026 to June 12, 2026
• Grant award winners announced: Fall 2026
The grant selection committee will score applications based on primary and secondary criteria, including the selection of the Public Accessibility Best Practice option, thorough explanation of request, and special considerations for project grant applications.