Boston To Accept Bloomberg Skilled Trades Grant

The City of Boston is seeking approval to accept a $12,855,000 grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies to fund the Skilled Trades Initiative, supporting vocational training and pre-apprenticeship programs. The Office of Workforce Development will administer the funds in collaboration with Boston Public Schools.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$12,855,000.00

Contract type

FINANCIAL_SERVICES

Document type

Agenda

Source document

City of Boston Agenda 2026-07-22

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

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

Bloomberg Philanthropies was awarded this financial services contract by City of Boston, as recorded on July 22, 2026. The contract value is $12,855,000.00.

How much is the Bloomberg Philanthropies contract with City of Boston worth?

The Bloomberg Philanthropies contract with City of Boston is valued at $12,855,000.00, covering financial services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Financial Services contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Boston Agenda 2026-07-22 (Agenda), dated July 22, 2026 from City of Boston. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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