Landscape Partnership Grant
The Landscape Partnership Grant funds partnerships to permanently conserve large, ecologically valuable landscapes in Massachusetts, supporting public access, climate resilience, and sustainable stewardship.
Funder: Division of Conservation Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline) | July 2027 (Appraisal deadline for FY27 projects) | January 2028 (Appraisal deadline for FY28 projects)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,250,000 per project; maximum 50% reimbursement of eligible project costs; contracts may run 1–2 years.
Summary: Supports collaborative projects to permanently protect large, high-value conservation landscapes in Massachusetts through partnerships among municipalities, non-profits, and other eligible entities.
Key Information: A portion of the project must be publicly accessible and involve at least two eligible partners; minimum acreage requirements apply by county.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Division of Conservation Services, funds the permanent protection of large, contiguous conservation landscapes in Massachusetts. The program is designed to foster partnerships among municipalities, non-profit organizations, and other eligible entities to conserve ecologically significant lands, working farms and forests, and critical water resources. Projects must provide public access for passive recreation, promote climate resilience, and encourage sustainable land stewardship. The grant aims to advance landscape-scale conservation efforts beyond the scope of other state programs, securing long-term environmental benefits and community engagement.
