Statewide Water Management Act Grant (FY26)
This grant supports Massachusetts public water suppliers and municipalities in projects that improve water use planning, conservation, and ecological impact mitigation through research, planning, and restoration efforts.
Funder: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Questions to MassDEP) | October 2026 (Full application/Responses due, 5:00 PM)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000,000 total; typical awards range from $20,000–$600,000 per project; 20% match required.
Summary: Supports public water suppliers and municipalities in Massachusetts with planning, conservation, and mitigation projects to manage water use and ecological impacts.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
This grant program provides funding to eligible Massachusetts public water suppliers and municipalities holding Water Management Act (WMA) permits or registrations. The goal is to support projects that improve water use planning, enhance demand management, and mitigate the ecological impacts of water withdrawals. Funded projects may include watershed or subwatershed planning, drought resiliency, water conservation, rate studies, stormwater and wastewater management, operational improvements, and habitat restoration. Preference is given to projects benefiting disadvantaged communities or those located in highly impacted basins.
