Land Conservation Assistance Grant Program
Supports Massachusetts entities in permanently protecting land, advancing conservation transactions, and planning for open space and park development or renovation.
Funder: Division of Conservation Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $60,000 per applicant per round; reimburses up to 90% of eligible project costs; project-type caps: $5,000–$50,000.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts entities in permanently protecting land, advancing conservation transactions, updating open space plans, and planning for park development or renovation.
Description
This program provides financial and technical assistance to help Massachusetts municipalities, eligible nonprofits, tribal governments, conservation districts, and public water suppliers permanently protect land, advance conservation transactions, develop or update municipal Open Space and Recreation Plans (OSRPs), and plan for the development or renovation of parks. Funding is available for consultant and contractor services that facilitate these conservation and recreation projects, including due diligence, appraisals, planning, and application preparation for other grant opportunities.
