Conservation Partnership Grant
Forecasted
Conservation Partnership Grant supports nonprofits and conservation districts in acquiring Massachusetts land and conservation restrictions to protect natural resources and expand public recreation.
Funder: Division of Conservation Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $425,000 for purchases or $20,000 for donated-land due diligence; reimbursement up to 50% of eligible costs
Summary: Supports permanent acquisition of Massachusetts land or conservation restrictions for conservation and public recreation.
Key Information: All projects require appropriate public access and a perpetual conservation restriction, including co-holding for CR acquisitions.
Description
The Conservation Partnership Grant is administered by Massachusetts’ Division of Conservation Services within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA). It helps qualified nonprofit organizations and conservation districts acquire interests in land suitable for conservation or recreation. Funding supports purchases of land or perpetual conservation restrictions (CRs), as well as due diligence associated with gifts of land or CRs.
The program aims to preserve natural resources and open space, expand outdoor recreational opportunities, and build climate resilience. Selection considers landscape connectivity, biodiversity, carbon storage, working farms and forests, and public recreation, including access for people with disabilities. Projects are also assessed against local and statewide recreation plans and their importance to underserved or burdened areas.
