Landscape Partnership Grant
Forecasted
The Landscape Partnership Grant from the Division of Conservation Services funds collaborative projects to permanently protect large 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 $1,250,000 per project; up to 50% of total eligible project costs reimbursed; 1–2 year contract period.
Summary: Supports partnerships to permanently protect large, contiguous landscapes in Massachusetts for conservation, climate resilience, and public access.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—dates are projected; projects must involve at least two eligible partners and meet county-specific minimum acreage.
Description
This grant supports collaborative land protection efforts across Massachusetts, aiming to conserve large-scale landscapes that sustain ecosystems, local farms, and forests. Projects must permanently protect significant tracts of land—such as forests, agricultural lands, and watersheds—while enhancing climate resilience and providing public access for passive recreation. The program encourages innovative, multi-partner approaches to land conservation and stewardship, with a focus on regional impact and climate adaptation.
