Boston: Council Approves Funding for Youth Programs, Workforce Development and Climate Initiatives

$250,000 ~ Boston City Council approved 12 grants and one gift at its meeting this week, directing funding toward arts and culture, workforce development, youth services, climate resilience, public safety, digital access and city facilities.

The largest award, $250,000 from The Boston Foundation, will support the Boston Family Days program through the city's Office of Arts & Culture. The office also received a separate $150,000 grant from the foundation for the program's 2026–2027 activities.

The Department of Innovation & Technology received $225,125 from a federal digital equity program, administered through the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. The funding will help residents who lack affordable broadband or internet-connected devices, or need support building digital skills. The department also received $20,930 from Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston for a fellowship program for graduates of its El Centro IT training program.

Two federal workforce grants will support services for adults and dislocated workers. The Office of Workforce Development received $202,538 to help create a coordinated system of adult education, job preparation and training, and $92,101 to provide individualized career and training services to workers seeking to re-enter the workforce. The office also received $15,000 for free tax preparation and filing for low- and moderate-income residents.

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Boston Children's Hospital awarded $150,000 to the Office of Human Services for its Connect, Learn and Explore Initiative. The grant will fund a citywide youth activation summit, professional development and networking for youth workers, and an assessment of young people's needs.

Other awards include $125,000 from Liberty Mutual Foundation for community-led climate resilience work and $50,000 from Bloomberg Philanthropies for youth climate action competitions. The competitions will invite people ages 15 to 24 to develop solutions addressing local needs and the city's climate goals.

The Boston Police Department received $110,000 from the state Department of Mental Health to fund a full-time recovery coach hired through BEST, as well as $10,000 from the state Department of Public Health for data collection by police investigative and drug control units.

The city also accepted a gift of 43 heating, ventilation and air-conditioning units, valued at $84,210, from FWC2026 US, Inc. The equipment will be distributed to public facilities, including police stations, schools and municipal offices.

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