FY25 Grant Round Closed.
Overview
This program seeks to protect large blocks of conservation land. Local, state, and federal government agencies and non-profit groups can use this grant to work together to protect properties that meet the minimum acreage required based on County.
Details
Maximum Award: $1,250,000
Reimbursement Rate: 50%
Additional Info: Please email vanessa.farny@mass.gov to register.
Additional Resources
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Open PDF file, 755.28 KB, FY25 Landscape Partnership BID Document (English, PDF 755.28 KB)
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Open PDF file, 13.27 MB, FY25 Landscape Partnership Information Session (English, PDF 13.27 MB)
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Open PDF file, 112.02 KB, FY25 Landscape Partnership Information Session Q&As (English, PDF 112.02 KB)
Eligibility
Eligible projects include:
- Purchase of land in fee simple for conservation, forestry, agriculture, or water supply protection
- Purchase of a Conservation Restriction
- Purchase of an Agricultural Preservation Restriction
- Purchase of a Watershed Preservation Restriction
Applications must be submitted jointly by two or more of the following groups:
- Municipality
- Non-profit, non-municipal public water supplier
- Non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
- Government agency