The EOPSS Office of Grants and Research (OGR) is pleased to make available approximately $950,000 though the Commonwealth Project Safe Neighborhood Initiative. Eligible applicants include District Attorney’s Offices and the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) to address community-based criminal activity related to gang violence, illegal firearms, and narcotics use and distribution.

A District Attorney’s Office may solicit up to $62,500 in funding for this initiative, with a total of $562,500 available for all eleven (11) District Attorney Offices. All funding requests are subject to adjustment based on the total number of applications received and the amounts requested. OGR reserves the right to amend the total funds available and/or the maximum award amounts.

We are also pleased to make available approximately $95,000 through the Human Trafficking Enforcement and Training Grant Program. District Attorney’s Offices are eligible to apply for funds to support and/or expand human trafficking programming, initiatives and victim services that utilize best practices as recommended through the MA Human Trafficking Law Enforcement Guidelines.

Listed and detailed below is the appropriate dates and deadlines and links for more information.

1. Commonwealth Project Safe Neighborhood Initiative

1. 1. These funds must be prioritized to address community violence and drug activity in our neighborhoods. Applicants may utilize funding over an 8-month period from November – June 30, 2026. Since these are state funds, all funds must be expended on or before June 30, 2026.
   2. AGF Posted: Monday, August 25, 2025
   3. Applications Due: September 22, 2025, by 4:00pm
   4. Anticipated Award Announcements: October 2025
   5. Anticipated Grant Period: November 2025 – June 30, 2026
   6. More information can be found here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/commonwealth-project-safe-neighborhood-initiative

1. Human Trafficking Enforcement and Training Grant Program

1. Because these are state funds that expire June 30, 2026, OGR reserves the right to amend the maximum obligation ceiling of this award in an effort to prevent any reversion of funds and to support applicants to the greatest extent possible.
2. AGF Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
3. Applications Due: October 1, 2025, by 4:00pm
4. Anticipated Award Announcements: October 2025
5. Anticipated Grant Period: November 2025 – June 30, 2026
6. More information can be found here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/human-trafficking-enforcement-and-training-grant-program