Drinking Water Supply Protection Grant Program
Funds land acquisition projects in Massachusetts to protect public drinking water supplies and promote groundwater recharge through conservation and stewardship.
Funder: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Draft CR submission) | February 2027 (Request info session invitation) | February 2027 (Information session) | April 2027 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $350,000 per project (max 60% reimbursement of eligible costs); typical project duration is one fiscal year.
Summary: Supports MA public water systems and municipalities to acquire land or interests in land for drinking water supply protection and groundwater recharge.
Key Information: This is a reimbursement program; applicants must secure non-state matching funds.
Description
This program provides financial assistance to public water systems, municipalities, and eligible 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 public drinking water supplies and support groundwater recharge. The goal is to ensure the long-term safety and sustainability of the state’s drinking water resources through land conservation and stewardship, while also encouraging compatible passive recreational use of protected properties.
