The Request for Responses (RFR) is closed.
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
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Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant 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 Grant Program is for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts local government units interested in replacing 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.
The FY25 Request for Response (RFR) is closed. 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
The Request for Responses (RFR) is closed and is not currently accepting applications.
More info for Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program
- Culvert Replacement Grant Application
- Review Frequently Asked Questions
- Check out the Stream Crossings Handbook
- Check out the Stream Crossings Standard (Summary)
- Please see the Downloads section below for examples and reference documents from the most recent grant round.
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,
Grant Briefing Presentation Slides
(English, PDF 4.4 MB)
Open PDF file, 203.71 KB,
Grant Briefing Q&A and Summary
(English, PDF 203.71 KB)
Open PDF file, 268.85 KB,
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)
Contact for Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program
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