Boston Seeks Approval for $130K HBS Leadership Grant

The City of Boston is seeking authorization to accept and expend an HBS Leadership Fellow grant of up to $130,000 from Harvard Business School to fund a one-year Leadership Fellow position in the Mayor's Office. The order relies on Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53A, to permit use of the funds for this professional support role.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$130,000.00 (not to exceed $130,000.00)

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

1 year of support for the HBS Leadership Fellow position

Document type

Agenda

Source document

City of Boston Agenda 2026-08-05

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by City of Boston?

Harvard Business School was awarded this professional services contract by City of Boston, as recorded on August 5, 2026. The contract value is $130,000.00 (not to exceed $130,000.00).

How much is the Harvard Business School contract with City of Boston worth?

The Harvard Business School contract with City of Boston is valued at $130,000.00 (not to exceed $130,000.00), covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agenda record, structured as a not-to-exceed (ceiling) agreement.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Boston Agenda 2026-08-05 (Agenda), dated August 5, 2026 from City of Boston. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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