Launched in 2016, the Complete Streets Program was originally built around a three-tier system that helped communities make long-term improvements to their local transportation networks. The tiers guided cities and towns through adopting a local Complete Streets Policy (Tier 1), creating a Prioritization Plan (Tier 2), and applying for construction funding (Tier 3).
After nearly ten years of success the program is changing. Communities no longer need to move through each tier to qualify for construction funding.

Funding Opportunities

• Construction Grants: Up to $1,000,000 annually

• Design Expense Funding: Up to $150,00

Communities can strengthen their Complete Streets efforts through training, policy adoption, and planning support. MassDOT offers up to $38,000 in Technical Assistance (available once per community) to help develop a Complete Streets Prioritization Plan using the state template. Municipal staff are also encouraged to attend Complete Streets 101 or 201 workshops and to adopt a local Complete Streets Policy.
While these steps are no longer required for funding, communities that complete them receive extra consideration during the funding review process. Each municipality is eligible for one grant per program round.

Application Submission Dates

• Round 1 - November 6, 2025 - January 9, 2025
• Round 2 - April 1, 2026 - June 5, 2026

Applications must be submitted through an official municipal Grant Central account, and awards are expected to be announced in late winter 2026, with awardees receiving a Notice to Proceed before the start of the 2026 construction season.