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.

ECO One Stop webinar recordings

FY27 ECO One Stop Request for Responses (RFR) Webinar

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ (EEA) has opened applications for the new Environment & Climate One Stop (ECO One Stop).

You can read the full Request for Responses (RFR) on COMMBUYS.

EEA hosted an informational webinar on the FY27 ECO One Stop RFR. Watch the webinar to learn more about the ECO One Stop, eligibility, and how to apply. The webinar slides are also available. 

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

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

This webinar covered how to create a new GMS account, navigating the GMS platform, and accessing and submitting your ECO One Stop application. The webinar slides are also available. 

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FY27 ECO One Stop Individual Grant Program Webinars

Some participating ECO One Stop grant programs hosted their own individual pre-request for response (RFR) webinars. These webinars focused on that individual grant program only. The ECO One Stop application and submission process were not covered during these individual program webinars. 

• FY27 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program (MVP) Action Grant Webinar: Recording and Slides
  • This webinar covered the MVP Action Grant program, including the MVP Core Principles, examples of past MVP projects, and tools and resources to help you design a successful MVP project.
• FY27 Cooling Corridors Grant Webinar: Recording
  • This webinar covered EEA's Division of Conservation Services Cooling Corridors upcoming FY27 grant round.
• FY27 DER Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Pre-Request for Response (RFR) Webinar: Recording
  • This webinar covered DER's Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant's upcoming FY27 grant round.

MassEnviroScreen Office Hours

Join EEA for MassEnviroScreen Office Hours to get your questions answered regarding the MassEnviroScreen and how to use it complete your ECO One Stop grant application. You must register for office hours to attend.

• Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 3:00-4:00 p.m. - Register
• Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 12:00-1:00 p.m. - Register

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: Now Open - Applications due by Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
• 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 - March 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Questions?

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact [e-mail].

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