FY26 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.
Grant Information Sessions
Applicants are encouraged to attend the ‘in-person’ information session at the DFW Field Headquarters in Westborough. A second ‘virtual’ session for those unable to attend in person will be held. RSVP to Vanessa Farny at vanessa.farny@mass.gov for either date below:
In-Person: Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
Virtual: Wednesday May 7, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Details
Maximum grant award amount: $425,000
Reimbursement rate: 52-70%
Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
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 26 application and documents below for more information.
Additional Resources
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Open PDF file, 977.96 KB, FY 26 LAND Grant BID Document (English, PDF 977.96 KB)
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Open PDF file, 143.39 KB, FY 26 Reimbursement Rates (English, PDF 143.39 KB)