Mass Gaming Commission announces grant award recipients

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is pleased to announce the award of $75,000 in grants to six recipients statewide as part of an effort to aid the advancement of economic development. MGC’s Workforce, Supplier and Diversity Development Office developed this grant program to maximize equity and inclusion within the emerging gaming industry. This grant program was created to support initiatives that will ensure an adequate pool of available, qualified, diverse and prepared applicants for the state’s gaming and hospitality jobs.

MGC Director of Workforce, Supplier and Diversity Development Jill Griffin said, “The Commission works collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to ensure the gaming industry in Massachusetts is inclusive and provides opportunities that reflect the diversity of the Commonwealth.” Griffin added, “MGC will continue to enthusiastically support initiatives that will maximize economic benefits of expanded gaming for all Massachusetts residents.”