Advisory committee backs Innovation Partnership Fund RFP outline after debate over small‑grant carve‑out The CFC advisory committee recommended that the full Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission approve an RFP outline for the Innovation Partnership Fund, endorsing priorities for equity, lived experience involvement, sustainability and data while debating a proposed small‑grant tier for community‑based organizations.

The advisory committee has taken a bold step toward equity in mental health services by backing an innovative funding plan that prioritizes community voices and sustainable projects for underserved populations.

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Massachusetts bill establishes commission to study unrestricted local aid distribution Legislation creates a commission to evaluate equity in local aid distribution for municipalities

Massachusetts is taking a bold step towards fairness by establishing a commission to assess how local aid is distributed among municipalities.

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