Environment & Climate One Stop

The Environment & Climate One Stop (ECO One Stop) is a streamlined grant application for climate and environmental resilience projects in Massachusetts. This initiative consolidates multiple EEA grant applications into one application system.

Upcoming ECO One Stop Webinars

FY27 ECO One Stop Request for Response (RFR) & Application Webinars

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ (EEA) expects to open applications for the new Environment & Climate One Stop (ECO One Stop) in January 2026. Therefore, EEA will be hosting two informational webinars to give an overview of the process, review this round's participating grant programs and combined application, and answer questions. 

Both sessions will be hosted on Zoom. In order to register, you will need to follow the link to the session you would like to attend. Please only register for one session, as the sessions will review exactly the same content. 

• Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 10:00-11:00 a.m. - Register
• Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - 12:00-1:00 p.m. - Register

Using the Grants Management System (GMS) to Submit Your ECO One Stop Application: How-To Webinar

EEA will also be hosting a webinar on how to submit your FY27 ECO One Stop application through the EEA Grants Management System (GMS).

This webinar will cover how to create a new GMS account, navigating the GMS platform, and accessing and submitting your ECO One Stop application.

• Thursday, January 29, 2026, 10:00-11:00 a.m. - Register

All webinar recordings will be posted to the ECO One Stop website after the event.

What is the ECO One Stop?

The ECO One Stop provides eligible applicants with a simplified, single point of entry for various climate and environmental resilience grants. This integrated process includes:  

• Expression of Interest (EOI): An optional, but highly recommended, initial step to share your project idea and receive early feedback.
• Centralized Grant Application: A single application to be considered for multiple funding opportunities.
• Strategic Funding Identification: EEA will work to match as many projects as possible with the most suitable funding source. 

What grants are included in the ECO One Stop?

The ECO One Stop application includes the following grant programs: 

• EEA Dam and Seawall Program
• EEA Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grant
• Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Coastal Resilience Grant
• Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Coastal Habitat & Water Quality Grants
• EEA Cooling Corridors Program
• EEA Planning Assistance Grants
• Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant

Who is eligible to apply for the ECO One Stop?

The following types of entities are eligible for one or more of the grants in ECO One Stop: 

ECO One Stop ELigiblity Table_12.2.25.csv

*Non-municipality applicants to MVP Action, aside from Tribal Governments, must apply for projects that align with an MVP plan and include a letter of support from the municipality/ies related to the project.

**Projects applying to CZM Coastal Resilience must be located in a Massachusetts Coastal Zone.​

***Projects applying to CZM Coastal Habitat and Water Quality must be located in a Massachusetts Coastal Watershed. Non-municipality applicants must be directly partnering with a municipality.

Important Dates

• Optional Expression of Interest (EOI) Period: Closed on October 28, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
• Formal Application Period: Expected early 2026
• Award Notifications: Expected summer 2026

How to Get Started

1. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI): This optional, yet highly recommended, step allows you to provide a brief summary of your project idea and receive early feedback from relevant grant program staff. This is done through a simple online form.
2. Attend Webinars and Office Hours: Participate in our informational sessions to gain a deeper understanding of the application process and requirements.
3. Prepare Your Full Application: Develop one comprehensive application to be considered for multiple grants. Applications will be submitted through the new EEA Grants Management System.
4. Submit Your Application: Finalize and submit your application by the due date (expected end of February 2026).

Watch the ECO One Stop Informational Webinar

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