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:
*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: Open September 8th, 2026 through October 16th, 2026.
- Formal Application Period: Early 2027
- Award Notifications: View awarded projects
How to Get Started
- 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.
- Attend Webinars and Office Hours: Participate in our informational sessions to gain a deeper understanding of the application process and requirements.
- 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.
- Submit Your Application: Finalize and submit your application by the due date. The ECO One Stop is currently closed to applications.
Past ECO One Stop Webinars
Questions?
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact ecoonestop@mass.gov.
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