Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program
This grant helps Massachusetts communities replace outdated culverts to restore stream connectivity, improve ecological health, and boost climate resilience, following state stream crossing standards.
Funder: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (full application) | April 2027 (Q&A closes)
Funding Amounts: Awards typically range from $25,000 to $400,000 per project; construction projects may exceed $400,000 depending on funding and project merit.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts municipalities and tribes in replacing or removing outdated culverts in ecologically important areas to improve stream connectivity, safety, and climate resilience.
Key Information: 10% match required (except for tribes and some small/rural towns); projects must intend to meet Massachusetts Stream Crossing Standards.
Description
This program provides funding to Massachusetts local government units, regional entities, and tribal governments for the replacement or removal of undersized, perched, or degraded culverts in areas of high ecological value. The goal is to enhance ecological connectivity, improve public safety, and support climate and environmental resilience by upgrading critical infrastructure. To be eligible, projects must intend to meet the Massachusetts Stream Crossing Standards, promoting better structural, environmental, and flood-resilient designs for stream crossings. Funding can support any phase of a culvert project, including field data collection, engineering, permitting, and construction.
