Executive Office of Economic Development - Social Enterprise Operating Grant Program RFP - BD-27-1100-EED01-EED01-135118 (2027)
Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development | Commonwealth of MassachusettsState · Boston, MA- Due
- Dec 7, 2026
- 25 days left
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
- Primary contact
- Daniel Billings
- (617) 788-3610
The 30-second brief
The Executive Office of Economic Development invites proposals for the FY2027 Social Enterprise Operating Grant Program. This competitive grant supports eligible Massachusetts nonprofit organizations operating employment social enterprises that provide paid employment, workforce development, and supportive services to individuals facing significant employment barriers. Grant funds may be used for marketing and customer acquisition, purchase of materials for goods or services, and staff training and professional development. Maximum grant award is up to $200,000 per organization. The application deadline is December 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM. An information session will be held via Zoom on November 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Demonstrated Operational Need and Proposed Use of Funds (20 points), Implementation Feasibility and Organizational Readiness (20 points), Measurable Outcomes and Anticipated Impact (30 points), Budget Reasonableness and Cost Effectiveness (20 points), Economic and Geographic Equity (10 points)
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Summary
The Executive Office of Economic Development invites proposals for the FY2027 Social Enterprise Operating Grant Program.
This competitive grant supports eligible Massachusetts nonprofit organizations operating employment social enterprises that provide paid employment, workforce development, and supportive services to individuals facing significant employment barriers. Grant funds may be used for marketing and customer acquisition, purchase of materials for goods or services, and staff training and professional development. Maximum grant award is up to $200,000 per organization. The application deadline is December 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM. An information session will be held via Zoom on November 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Demonstrated Operational Need and Proposed Use of Funds (20 points), Implementation Feasibility and Organizational Readiness (20 points), Measurable Outcomes and Anticipated Impact (30 points), Budget Reasonableness and Cost Effectiveness (20 points), Economic and Geographic Equity (10 points)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Online eligibility screening via Submittable
- Completed application in Submittable
- Most recent audited financial statement
- Submit to
- Online application through Submittable
- Scope location
- Boston, MA
- Reported agency
- Executive Office of Economic Development
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development | Commonwealth of Massachusetts?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 7, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Online application through Submittable. For questions, contact Daniel Billings.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development | Commonwealth of Massachusetts in MA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
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Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Daniel Billings at (617) 788-3610. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Demonstrated Operational Need and Proposed Use of Funds (20 points), Implementation Feasibility and Organizational Readiness (20 points), Measurable Outcomes and Anticipated Impact (30 points), Budget..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Boston, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.