Drinking Water Supply Protection Grant Program

Find details on this grant program. Learn what types of projects are eligible, and if your organization is eligible to apply.

FY26 Grant Round is Closed.

Overview

The DWSP grant program provides financial assistance to public water systems and municipal water departments for the purchase of land or interests in land for the following purposes: 1) protection of existing DEP-approved public drinking water supplies; 2) protection of planned future public drinking water supplies; or 3) groundwater recharge. It is a reimbursement program.

Grant Details

• Maximum award: $350,000
• Reimbursement rate: 60%
• Grant bid release date: January 5, 2026
• Grant deadline: April 13, 2026, 11:59 P.M.

What you need to apply

Applications consist of:

• Application form
• Cover letter authorizing the applicant to apply for the grant on behalf of the municipality, district, or PWS
• Project narrative
• Property maps
• Appraisal report(s)
• Conservation Restriction draft (if applicable)

How to apply online

All applications must be submitted via EEA’s Grant Management System. 

This grant round is closed to applications.

Additional Links for Drinking Water Suppliers

For more information on public drinking water supplies in Massachusetts, go to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP): Drinking Water