The Request for Responses (RFR) is now 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
Contacts
DER Stream Continuity Program
The Details
What you need
DER's Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grants and Training Sites Initiatives are for Commonwealth of Massachusetts local and regional government units, municipalities, and tribal governments 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.
The Request for Response (RFR) is currently closed.
How to apply
The Request for Responses (RFR) is currently closed and applications are no longer being accepted.
More info
- Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant (CRMA) – MA local governments and tribal governments are eligible
- Designated Training Sites Grant - only designated culvert replacement training site projects that have not finished construction are anticipated to be eligible
- Review Frequently Asked Questions
- Check out the Stream Crossings Handbook
- Check out the Stream Crossings Standards (Summary)
- DER’s culvert removal and replacement projects map
- Learn about river restoration and culvert replacements
Downloads
Open PDF file, 489.02 KB,
FY26 CRMA Questions & Answers
(English, PDF 489.02 KB)
Open PDF file, 2.55 MB,
FY26 CRMA Grants Briefing Slides
(English, PDF 2.55 MB)
Open PDF file, 206.98 KB,
FY26 CRMA Grant Briefing Meeting Notes
(English, PDF 206.98 KB)
Open PDF file, 1.12 MB,
Field Data Collection & Structure Selection Checklist
(English, PDF 1.12 MB)
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)