Equal Opportunity in the Construction Trades Grant Program

A grant program aimed at providing opportunities for women and minority workers and small business owners in the public construction industry.

Geographic Scope: Massachusetts

Focus Areas:

• Apprenticeship programs
• Job trainings
• Diversity and inclusion trainings
• Support and outreach programs for women and minorities in construction

Eligible Applicants:

• Workers' centers
• Unions
• Non-profit organizations
• Chambers of commerce
• Public schools
• Municipalities
• Small businesses
• Post-secondary student organizations

Funding Structure:

• Tier 1: One or more grants of up to $40,000 awarded to eligible unions, municipalities, schools, small businesses, nonprofit organizations and chambers of commerce to provide education, training and technical skills to workers interested in careers in the construction industry
• Tier 2: One or more micro-grants of up to $10,000 awarded to eligible nonprofit organizations or student organizations to fund outreach and training for women and minority workers to join the construction industry

Total Available: $90,000

Special Considerations: Special consideration given to applicants who can demonstrate the grant will be used to promote equal opportunity within underrepresented populations including veterans

Program Period: June 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018 (one-year grant)

Background: This grant program utilizes funding from a judgment secured by the AG's False Claims Division with CTA Construction Company for the purpose of promoting equal opportunity in public construction, employment or education.

Application Instructions

Deadline: Friday, March 31, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. ET

Application Process:

1. Visit the Massachusetts Attorney General's website at www.mass.gov/ago/grants
2. Review application instructions and requirements
3. Submit completed application by the deadline

Required Materials: Specific application materials not detailed in source material; refer to www.mass.gov/ago/grants for complete requirements

Submission Format: Applications must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017