Grant Information

The City of Amesbury applies for many grants throughout the year to support programs and services as an alternative source of funding. Here's a list of grants that have been applied for, whether received, pending or denied.

  1. 2025
  2. 2024
  3. 2023
  4. 2022
  5. 2021
  6. 2020
  7. 2019
  8. 2018
Date Applied DepartmentPurpose of the GrantAmount Status
Jan-2025OCEDOutdoor Dining Parklet Program$0.00Denied
Jan-2025
Fire S.A.F.E (Student Awareness of Fire Education) $5,699.88Awarded/ In progress
Jan-2025
FireSenior SAFE Program$2,399.26Awarded/ In progress
Jan-2025
DPWThese Pre-Construction (Design, Engineering, Permitting, Bidding,
 Etc.) grant funds will be expended for Clark’s Road infrastructure improvements to 
 support future development within the newly zoned Smart Growth Overlay and MBTA Multifamily Overlay Districts. 
$500,000.00Awarded/ In progress
Jan-2025
FireThese grant funds will be used to purchase the following approved firefighter safety equipment: Boots, Leather (Structural), Coat (Structural), Pants & Suspenders (Structural)$18,989.00Received/Complete
Jan-2025
PoliceThe grant is to employ SIGMA Tactical Wellness who will conduct comprehensive cardiovascular screenings on 20 volunteers here at the PD.The cardio screening is above and beyond what primary care can provide and is incredibly in-depth.  It cost $850 per person which for 20 of us would cost $17,000.  MIIA authorized $15,000 to help cover cost.  $15,000.00Third Party/ In progress
Jan-2025
COAThis formula grant funding from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) is issued on an annual basis to support all Massachusetts Councils on Aging. Funding is to be used to support older adults, and the yearly award is calculated at $15 per person aged 60 and older with a minimum contract amount of $7,500.$69,165.00Awarded/ In progress
Feb-2025FireThese grant funds will be used to purchase the following approved firefighter safety equipment: 
 
 • Gear Washer-Extractor
 • Gloves (Extrication)
 • Helmets (Structural)
$9,498.50Received/Complete
March-2025 OCEDacquire the property at 128 Kimball Road$122,661.00Awarded/ In progress
March-2025OCED


March-2025 ITThe Grant money will be used to purchase one year of service for Trend Micro’s Vision One Managed Detection and Remediation product for both the City and the Schools. $40,000.00
April-2025ACCAmesbury Juneteenth Celebration funding $3,000.00Received/Complete
April-2025ACCCreative Experiences offers grants to organizations (including schools) to fund festivals, projects, residencies, and other cultural activities. ACC would use the funds for 2025 Open Studios.

May-2025Recreationscholarships$2,000.00Received/Complete
May-2025Recreationsports$2,000.00Received/Complete
June-2025Recreationscholarships$5,000.00Received/Complete
June-2025Recreationmisc$413.00Received/Complete
June-2025Recreationmisc$21.00Received/Complete
July-2025Mayordigitization and preservation of municipal documents  $40,000.00Awarded/ In progress
July-2025Mayorfor maintenance and improvements to a pocket park in the city of Amesbury$20,000.00Awarded/ In progress
July-2025Mayorstudy of current city-wide parking space availability and for planning costs related to the development of a new parking garage$20,000.00Awarded/ In progress
July-2025 Mayorchromebooks for third-grade students in the Amesbury public schools$49,000.00Awarded/ In progress
Sept-2025PoliceThis grant award will be used to purchase additional portable radios for the command staff and patrol forces, specifically two dual band radios valued at $16,000 and one single band radio valued at $4,000. $20,000.00Awarded/ In progress
Sept-2025PoliceThis grant award will be used to fund traffic enforcement. $34,967.00Awarded/ In progress
Sept-2025
DPWAmesbury- Rte 110 at Elm St/Clarks Rd Improvement project.$3,600,000.00Awarded/ In progress
Oct-2025ACCGive out grants for individuals and organizations to bring cultural programming to the community$12,600.00Awarded/ In progress
Oct-2025DPWDemonstrating Multimodal Safety Treatments as an Economic Safeguard along Route 110 in Amesbury, Massachusetts$0.00Denied