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   of Apply to the Land Conservation Assistance Grant Program

What you need   for Apply to the Land Conservation Assistance Grant Program

  • The application form, and any applicable required attachments for your project type specified in the application form
  • Letter from applicant’s CEO authorizing the application and naming a Project Manager as grant contact.
  • If this application is requesting funding to support a DCS grant submission, the application must be signed by chair of the Commission eligible to apply for the intended DCS grant.
  • If this application is from an RPA or regional land trust and is seeking funding to support one or more municipalities, a letter of support from each municipal CEO is required. 

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

How to apply   Apply to the Land Conservation Assistance Grant Program

Submit the application by email to darya.mattes@mass.gov. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through Friday, April 11, 2025.

More info   for Apply to the Land Conservation Assistance Grant Program

 We are are hosting two information sessions.

Thursday, September 26, 9:30-10:30am
IN PERSON at Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA
 
Monday, September 30, 2-3pm
VIRTUALLY on Microsoft Teams, please email darya.mattes@mass.gov for the meeting information. 
 

Downloads   for Apply to the Land Conservation Assistance Grant Program

Contact   for Apply to the Land Conservation Assistance Grant Program

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

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