FY25 Grant Round Now Open.
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
Grant Bid Posting Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Application Deadline: 3:00 pm on Thursday, April 3, 2025
Maximum Award: $1,250,000
Reimbursement Rate: 50%
Additional Info: A virtual information session will be offered at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 . Please email vanessa.farny@mass.gov to register.
Additional Resources
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