Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity (LAND) Grant Program

FY24 Grant Round Now Closed.

Overview

The LAND Grant Program helps cities and towns acquire land for conservation and passive recreation purposes. The grants reimburse cities and towns for the acquisition of land in fee or for a conservation restriction.

Details

Maximum grant award amount: $500,000

Reimbursement rate: 52-70%

Eligibility

Municipal conservation and agricultural commissions from communities with an up-to-date Open Space and Recreation Plan are eligible to apply.

Eligible projects include the:

• Purchase of land in fee simple for conservation and passive recreation
• Purchase of a Conservation Restriction

Please refer to the LAND Grant Program BID FY 24 application and documents below for more information. 

Additional Resources

FY 24 LAND Grant BID Document

FY 24 Reimbursement Rates