Apply to the Land Conservation Assistance Grant Program

Obtain assistance preparing a grant application to permanently protect land; complete tasks that advance land protection transactions; develop or update a municipal Open Space and Recreation Plan; or plan for the development or renovation of a park.

DCS – Darya Mattes

The Details

What you need

  • Create a login for EEA’s new Grants Management System. This is where you’ll find the electronic application form, a budget template, and instructions for submitting an application.
  • Project budget (please use the template found in the Grants Management System)
  • Letter from applicant CEO authorizing the application and naming a project manager as a grant contact
  • Site map, for site-specific projects 

The grant bid document available on this page contains detailed instructions. Please refer to it for more information.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted via EEA’s new Grant Management System. Applications will be reviewed, and grants awarded, on a rolling basis through April 30, 2026. 

More info

 We are hosting two information sessions.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 11am-noon
VIRTUALLY on Microsoft Teams, please email darya.mattes@mass.gov for the meeting information. 
 

Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 11am-noon 
VIRTUALLY on Microsoft Teams, please email darya.mattes@mass.gov for the meeting information. 
 

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Contact

Address
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900, Boston, MA 02114

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