Landscape Partnership Grant
Supports collaborative land acquisition projects that permanently protect large, connected Massachusetts landscapes for conservation, climate resilience, and public access.
Funder: Division of Conservation Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application) | July 2027 (FY27 appraisal) | January 2028 (FY28 appraisal)
Funding Amounts: Up to 50% reimbursement of total project costs; maximum award $1,250,000; project duration 1–2 years.
Summary: Supports collaborative projects to permanently protect large, connected landscapes in Massachusetts through land acquisition and conservation partnerships.
Key Information: This is a forecasted grant; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
This program funds the acquisition of land or conservation interests to protect large, contiguous landscapes in Massachusetts, emphasizing the conservation of natural, agricultural, and watershed resources. Projects must be collaborative, involving at least two eligible partners, and aim to achieve landscape-scale protection that goes beyond the scope of other state grant programs. The grant supports the preservation of vital ecosystems, working farms and forests, climate resilience, and public access for passive recreation, with a focus on partnership, stewardship, and resource connectivity.
