Janey announces programs aimed at tackling city contract inequity

By Sam Trottenberg • April 12, 2021

The new Boston Contracting Opportunity Fund will grant up to $15,000 to companies looking to bid.

City Council endorses statewide child care assistance bill

By Madison Mercado • April 6, 2021

The Common Start bill would provide public funding for affordable early education and child care.

Boston implements Vaccine Equity Grant Initiative

By Isabella Abraham • March 29, 2021

It includes $1.5 million in funding to increase access and awareness among vulnerable communities.

City approves more than $370,000 in Charlestown Community Impact Fund grants

By Daniel Kool • March 24, 2021

Its Managing Committee approved “mini-grants” of $2,500 to $20,000 to local nonprofits.

City Councilors propose Boston-level Conservation Corps

By Olga Benacerraf • March 10, 2021

Boston City Councilors Kenzie Bok and Michelle Wu are proposing a city-level “Conservation Corps” to support Boston’s climate and sustainability goals. Modeled after the Civilian Conservation...

Community Preservation Committee recommends projects for new funding

By Taylor Brokesh • February 25, 2021

The Boston City Council will vote to approve funding, which totals more than $25 million in grants from the Community Preservation Fund.

Boston Cultural Council approves 2021 grants for artists, organizations

By Tanisha Bhat • February 24, 2021

This year’s funding is composed of around $489,000 in grants from the council’s annual budget, leaving just under $7,000 available for later use. Applicants included local writing contest Boston in 100 Words, City Ballet of Boston and Chinatown’s Pao Arts Center.

City and state lawmakers jumpstart child care agenda

By Samuele Petruccelli • February 22, 2021

The Mayor’s Office will conduct its second Boston Childcare Survey alongside this year’s Annual Resident Listing. Meanwhile, a separate bill pushing to establish universal child care in Massachusetts is circulating the statehouse.