The Expression of Interest is now open until October 28! Learn more below.
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
New Environment & Climate One Stop (ECO One Stop) for Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance (CRMA) Grants – FY27 Expressions of Interest (EOI) Now Open!
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Environment & Climate One Stop (ECO One Stop) . This year, the application for Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance (CRMA) Grants will be a part of the ECO One Stop, a new initiative created to simplify the grant application process for climate and environmental resilience projects in Massachusetts. By consolidating multiple grant applications into one streamlined process, the ECO One Stop allows applicants to apply to multiple grants through a single application.
A key component of this new process is the optional, but highly recommended, Expression of Interest (EOI) period. Submitting an EOI allows applicants to provide a summary of their project idea and receive early feedback from relevant grant program staff before the formal application period begins in early 2026.
- Expression of Interest Form: ECO Expression of Interest | Mass.gov
- Due: October 28th at 11:59 pm
DER's CRMA Grants 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.
How to apply
- Submit an Expression of Interest by October 28 here.
- Watch the ECO One Stop Informational Webinar
- Subscribe to DER’s Culvert Connections newsletter for announcements when the RFR is released and more updates.
More info
- Submit an Expression of Interest by October 28 here.
- Attend a webinar to learn more on September 25 or October 1.
- 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)