DER is now accepting Project Inquiry/Expression of Interest Calls! Please see below for more information.
Details on how to apply for grants to replace undersized, perched, and/or degraded culverts located in areas of high ecological value
- This page, Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program, is offered by
- Division of Ecological Restoration
Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program
Contacts
DER Stream Continuity Program
The Details of Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program
What you need for Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program
DER's Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grants and Training Sites Initiative is for Commonwealth of Massachusetts local government units interested in replacing or removing an undersized, perched, and/or degraded culvert located in an area of high ecological value. This funding is to encourage applicants to replace aging culverts with better designed crossings that meet improved structural and environmental design standards and flood resiliency criteria. Only projects that intend to meet the goals of the Massachusetts Stream Crossing Standards are considered for funding. Interested applicants can view the information below for more details and how to apply.
DER is now accepting Project Inquiry/Expression of Interest calls! Please fill out the Project Inquiry Form before January 10th to schedule a call with DER staff about your potential project idea. For more information and to be informed about new or upcoming funding opportunities and announcements, please subscribe to the Culvert Connections Newsletter.
How to apply Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program
DER is now accepting Project Inquiry/Expression of Interest calls between now and January 10th! Please fill out the Project Inquiry Form to schedule a call with DER staff.
More info for Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program
- Schedule a Project Inquiry/Expression of Interest call
- Review Frequently Asked Questions
- Check out the Stream Crossings Handbook
- Check out the Stream Crossings Standard (Summary)
- DER’s culvert removal and replacement projects map
Downloads for Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program
Open PDF file, 1.12 MB,
Field Data Collection & Structure Selection Checklist
(English, PDF 1.12 MB)
Open PDF file, 4.4 MB,
(ARCHIVED FY24 Version) Grant Briefing Presentation Slides
(English, PDF 4.4 MB)
Open PDF file, 268.85 KB,
(ARCHIVED FY24 Version) Notice of Upcoming Grant Opportunity
(English, PDF 268.85 KB)
Open PDF file, 2.23 MB,
Tools to Determine Environmental Benefits of Culvert Replacements
(English, PDF 2.23 MB)
Open PDF file, 229.98 KB,
Funding Request Proposed Work Checklist
(English, PDF 229.98 KB)
Open DOCX file, 32.12 KB,
Owner or Co-Applicant Application Endorsement Letter Example
(English, DOCX 32.12 KB)
Open DOCX file, 889.15 KB,
Culvert BID Request Template
(English, DOCX 889.15 KB)