FY26 Grant Round 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, December 16, 2025
Application Deadline: 3:00pm on Thursday, April 23, 2026
Maximum Award: $1,250,000
Reimbursement Rate: 50%
Information Session: Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:30 pm.
Please email vanessa.farny@mass.gov to receive a link to the meeting. While not required, it is strongly recommended that applicants attend the session.
Additional Resources
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Open PDF file, 598.21 KB, FY26 Landscape Partnership BID Document (English, PDF 598.21 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
Apply
To apply to the FY26 round of the Landscape Partnership grant visit the EEA Grants Management System.