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Apply for a Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity (LAND) Grant

Municipal conservation and agricultural commissions from communities with an up-to-date Open Space and Recreation Plans can apply for a LAND grant to acquire interests in land that will be used for conservation and passive recreation purposes.

Contacts

DCS - Vanessa Farny

Phone

Call DCS – Vanessa Farny at: Call DCS - Vanessa Farny, Call DCS – Vanessa Farny at: at (857) 330-1978

Online

Email DCS Email DCS - Vanessa Farny at Vanessa.Farny@mass.gov

The Details   of Apply for a Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity (LAND) Grant

What you need   for Apply for a Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity (LAND) Grant

  • Appraisal reports
  • Application authorization signed by authorized officials
  • Town meeting or city council vote
  • Project description and maps
  • Draft Conservation Restriction (if applicable)
  • Project reviews from Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program and Massachusetts Historical Commission
  • The grant application available on this page contains detailed instructions. Please refer to it for more information.

How to apply   Apply for a Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity (LAND) Grant

Applications must be submitted using the online application form found here

Applications must be received by Wednesday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00 pm.

More info   for Apply for a Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity (LAND) Grant

Learn about the details of this grant program and the types of projects it supports. Find out if your municipality is eligible to apply for the grant.

Downloads   for Apply for a Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity (LAND) Grant

Open PDF file, 821.42 KB,  FY 25 LAND Grant BID Document (English, PDF 821.42 KB)
Open PDF file, 159.06 KB,  FY 25 Reimbursement Rates (English, PDF 159.06 KB)
Open PDF file, 4.09 MB,  FY24 Grant Workshop Presentation (English, PDF 4.09 MB)
Open PDF file, 188.13 KB,  Questions and Answers from the FY24 Grant Workshop (English, PDF 188.13 KB)

Contact   for Apply for a Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity (LAND) Grant

Address
100 Cambridge St, Suite 900, Boston, MA 02114
Directions 
Phone
Call DCS – Vanessa Farny at: Call DCS - Vanessa Farny, Call DCS – Vanessa Farny at: at (857) 330-1978
Online
Email DCS Email DCS - Vanessa Farny at Vanessa.Farny@mass.gov

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