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Third Quarter Federal Grants FY26 Report

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Massachusetts reports FY26 Q3 federal grants: pending applications total 247,136,600 and new awards total 253,703,822.13 with 3,407,601.64 expended and 171,860.66 revenue.

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Bill Summary · SD 3863

Summary: SD 3863 (Session 194th) – Third Quarter Federal Grants FY26 Report (Massachusetts)

Note: This item appears to be a formal quarterly reporting document rather than a typical standalone piece of legislative text. It provides a status update on federal grants received, applied for, and expended by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for Fiscal Year 2026, Quarter 3 (FY26 Q3). The summary below distills its purpose, key provisions, affected entities, and timeline considerations.

1. Purpose and Intent

  • The bill serves as a formal quarterly report required under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 29, Section 6B(b).
  • It documents the status of federal funds: applications filed, grants received or expended, and any revenue collected, broken down by state agency.
  • The report aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of federal grant funds during FY26 Q3 (the third fiscal quarter).

2. Key Provisions and Content

  • Reporting Framework:
    • Compiles, by agency, the status of federal grants applied for, awarded, and expended in FY26 Q3.
    • Distinguishes between grants that have been applied for but not yet awarded (pending) and grants that have been awarded but may still be partially expended or collected.
  • Grants Applied For (FY2026, Quarter 3):
    • Lists applications submitted, with details including:
    • Department/Agency
    • Grant Name
    • Federal Cognizant Agency
    • CFDA number
    • Application/Submission date
    • Requested funding amount
    • Status (primarily pending)
    • Grant/UEIN or FAIN/Award Number (where applicable)
    • Examples (selected):
    • VOCA – Assistance Formula Grant (Dept: Office for Victims of Crime) CFDA 16.575; applied 08/18/25; amount: $26,271,000; status: Pending.
    • VOCA – Compensation Formula Grant (Dept: Office for Victims of Crime) CFDA 16.575; amount: $2,022,000; status: Pending.
    • VOCA – Technology to Support Services for Victims of Crime (CFDA 16.582); amount: $239,300; status: Pending.
    • DOT – National Passenger Rail Grant Program (FY24-25 Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail) CFDA 20.326; amount: $216,500,000; date: 02/06/26; status: Pending.
    • USFWS – Wildlife Restoration (CFDA 15.611); amount: $2,104,300; date: 02/13/26; status: Pending.
    • Total Pending for FY26 Q3: $247,136,600.
  • New Federal Grants Received and Expended (FY2026, Quarter 3):
    • Provides a ledger of newly awarded federal grants during Q3, with amounts awarded, amounts expended, and revenue collected (where applicable).
    • Selected examples:
    • DFS (FEMA) – FY24 Assistance to Firefighters Grant: Awarded $500,000 (no expenditure or revenue noted in line item).
    • DOT – Longmeadow Passive Crossing Improvement Project: $1,200,000 awarded.
    • EEC – Preschool Development Grant Birth to Five (PDG B-5): $11,971,330 awarded; $8,490 expended.
    • EHS – Rural Health Transformation Program: $162,005,238.13 awarded.
    • ENE – SEP – State Energy Plan: $1,299,240 awarded.
    • EPS – Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Program (Drones): $21,891,527 awarded; $3,104,354.81 expended.
    • EPS – FIFA World Cup Grant Program: $46,053,187 awarded.
    • FWE – DFW LAND STEWARDSHIP: $444,000 awarded.
    • POL – COPS Anti-Meth: $2,000,000 awarded.
    • RGT – GEAR UP V: $5,000,000 awarded; $294,756.83 expended; $171,860.66 collected.
    • VWA – Technology to Support Services for Victims of Crime: $239,300 awarded.
    • WEL – Summer EBT Technology Grant: $1,100,000 awarded.
    • Total new awards for FY2026 Q3: $253,703,822.13.
    • Total expenditures (within these new awards): $3,407,601.64.
    • Total revenue collected (within these new awards): $171,860.66.
  • Administrative and Compliance Notes:
    • The report notes that “the status of federal grants applied for” does not reflect grants that were rejected.
    • It directs readers to the Office of the Comptroller for direct inquiries to agency CFOs and provides an email contact for revenue-related questions.

3. Agencies and Affected Parties

  • Massachusetts state agencies referenced in the report:
    • Department of Fire Services (DFS)
    • Department of Transportation (DOT)
    • Executive Office of Education (EEC)
    • Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EHS)
    • Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (ENE)
    • Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EPS)
    • Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (FWE)
    • Massachusetts Police or related (POL) – Anti-Meth initiative
    • Roxbury or Regional Grant Programs (RGT) – GEAR UP V
    • Victims of Crime Act Office (VWA)
    • Massachusetts Department of Welfare or related (WEL) – Summer EBT Technology Grant
  • External grant-making entities (federal agencies) include:
    • Office of Justice Programs (OVC)
    • Department of Transportation (DOT)
    • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)

4. Timeline and Procedural Aspects

  • Reporting Schedule:
    • This is a quarterly report summarizing FY26 Q3 (the third quarter of the FY), with a submission date around April 22, 2026.
    • The Comptroller’s letter indicates compliance with M.G.L. Chapter 29, Section 6B(b).
  • Data Availability:
    • The document distinguishes between “applied for” grants (status: Pending) and grants actually received/expended in Q3.
    • It provides FAIN/Award Numbers and CFDA codes where available, enabling traceability.
  • Publication and Access:
    • The report is circulated to the Chairs of the House and Senate Ways and Means Committees and relevant budget staff.
    • An attachment contains the legislative reporting requirements for FY26 Q3.

5. Potential Impact

  • Increased transparency for lawmakers and the public regarding how federal funds are being sought, received, and spent.
  • Provides a basis for monitoring federal grant performance, compliance, and alignment with state programs.
  • Aids in planning and budget reconciliation by showing pending award amounts and actual expenditures in the fiscal year.

If you’d like, I can extract a concise agency-by-agency table or provide a plain-language briefing tailored to a specific audience (legislative staff, agency heads, or the public).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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