Water Management Act Grant Program
The Water Management Act Grant Program funds scientific and practical projects to improve water planning, conservation, and ecological health in Massachusetts, led by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
Funder: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Due Dates: September 3, 2026 (Questions Due) | September 21, 2026 (Applications Due)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 available; typical awards range from $25,000–$350,000 per applicant; 20% match required.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts public water suppliers and municipalities in planning, conservation, and mitigation projects to improve water use and reduce ecological impacts.
Description
This program, administered by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and MassDEP, provides targeted funding to Massachusetts public water suppliers and municipalities holding Water Management Act (WMA) permits or registrations. The grant supports projects that advance water use planning, demand management, drought resiliency, and mitigation of ecological impacts from water withdrawals. Eligible projects include watershed/subwatershed planning, drought and resiliency measures, water conservation initiatives, rate studies, stormwater and wastewater management, operational improvements, and habitat restoration. Priority is given to projects that benefit disadvantaged communities or highly impacted basins.
