Drinking Water Supply Protection Grant Program
This grant funds land acquisition by Massachusetts public water suppliers to protect drinking water sources and support groundwater recharge, focusing on unprotected areas critical to water quality and supply.
Funder: Division of Conservation Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $350,000 per award; 60% reimbursement of eligible project costs; annual cycle.
Summary: Supports public water systems and municipalities in acquiring land to protect current and future drinking water supplies and promote groundwater recharge.
Key Information: This is a reimbursement grant; only unprotected land not already under Article 97 or a conservation restriction is eligible.
Description
This grant program provides financial assistance to public water systems, municipalities, and water/fire districts in Massachusetts for the acquisition of land or interests in land (such as Conservation Restrictions or Watershed Preservation Restrictions) to protect existing or planned future public drinking water supplies and support groundwater recharge. The initiative aims to secure long-term water quality and quantity by enabling the conservation of critical lands not currently protected, with a focus on areas contributing directly to drinking water sources.
