Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grants
Forecasted
The Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grants fund science-based projects to reduce stormwater pollution and restore coastal habitats in Massachusetts, led by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
Funder: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Expression of Interest)
Funding Amounts: Recent awards typically range from $50,000–$400,000 per project; most grants are for 1–2 years.
Summary: Supports projects to reduce stormwater pollution and restore coastal habitats in Massachusetts coastal watershed communities.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; timelines and requirements may change when the official call is released.
Description
The Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grants, administered by the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) under the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), provide financial support for projects that address stormwater pollution and promote habitat restoration within the Massachusetts coastal watershed. Projects may include assessing and treating nonpoint source pollution, implementing green stormwater infrastructure, advancing comprehensive habitat restoration planning, and supporting land acquisition planning for future restoration and marsh migration. The program also funds data collection and engineering to facilitate infrastructure improvements that enhance habitat restoration. The overarching goal is to improve water quality, restore vital coastal habitats, and build community resilience to environmental challenges.
