Massachusetts Community Biodiversity Grants

The Community Biodiversity Grants program supports local efforts to protect and restore biodiversity everywhere.

The Massachusetts Biodiversity Goals establish an ambitious, whole-of-government approach to rebuild biodiversity and invest in nature to sustain our health and well-being, food security, economy, and way of life. The plan sets four key goals—Protect, Restore, Sustain, and Connect—each with specific strategies for action for 2030, 2040, and 2050. 

The Community Biodiversity Grants program seeks proposals for projects that drive on-the-ground progress towards the Biodiversity Goals. The program will award grants between $20,000 and $200,000 to support biodiversity conservation and bring nature to every neighborhood.

• Who is eligible? Eligible applicants include public and non-public entities, such as municipalities, state agencies, non-profit organizations, tribal governments, museums, and academic institutions. Partnerships between eligible grantees and private organizations are welcome.
• What type of projects are eligible? Examples include, but are not limited to: biodiversity monitoring; habitat protection and stewardship; river and wetland restoration; enhancing wildlife corridors; building pollinator gardens, community gardens, rain gardens, micro forests, and food forests; and participatory science, educational programs, and public art or natural history exhibits focused on the biodiversity in Massachusetts.
• When will awards be announced? Awards are expected to be announced in February 2026.
• When do projects need to be completed? Projects or phases of projects must be completed before June 30, 2026.