Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program
Forecasted
The Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program funds science-driven culvert projects to restore stream connectivity and ecological health, 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) | April 2027 (Formal application)
Funding Amounts: Individual awards typically range from $25,000 to $400,000; total program funding around $750,000 annually; 1-year project period.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts municipalities and tribal governments in replacing outdated culverts to improve ecological health and flood resilience, requiring adherence to state stream crossing standards.
Key Information: 10% match required (except for tribal governments and certain rural/small towns); projects must intend to meet Massachusetts Stream Crossing Standards.
Description
This program provides funding to Massachusetts municipalities, regional government units, and tribal governments for the replacement or removal of undersized, perched, or degraded culverts in areas of high ecological value. The goal is to encourage the implementation of improved culvert designs that meet advanced structural and environmental standards, specifically the Massachusetts Stream Crossing Standards, with a strong emphasis on enhancing flood resiliency, ecological health, and aquatic connectivity. Projects may be at any phase, from planning and engineering to construction, and must be located on public ways over natural freshwater, non-tidal streams.
