Water Management Act Grant Programs for Public Water Suppliers
The Water Management Act Grant Programs fund Massachusetts public water suppliers' science-based projects for sustainable water use, planning, and mitigation, administered by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
Funder: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026: Deadline to submit written questions via email to MassDEP (Grant Q&A) | September 2026: Amendment Deadline | September 2026: Questions due by 1:00 p.m. | September 2026: Bid Amendment Deadline / Official answers published to Q&A | October 2026: Full application due via email to Jen D’Urso by 5:00 P.M.
Funding Amounts: Total pool up to $1,000,000; typical awards $20,000–$600,000 per project; 20% match required; reimbursement basis.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts public water suppliers and municipalities in planning, demand management, and mitigation projects to meet Water Management Act requirements and advance sustainable water use.
Key Information: Preference given to projects benefiting Disadvantaged Communities; only entities with WMA permit/registration are eligible.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and MassDEP, provides funding to assist Massachusetts public water suppliers and municipalities in complying with the Water Management Act. Grants support projects focused on planning, demand management, drought resiliency, and mitigation of water withdrawal impacts. Eligible activities include watershed and sub-watershed planning, conservation initiatives, drought and resiliency planning, rate studies, stormwater and wastewater management, water supply operational improvements, and habitat restoration. The program aims to promote sustainable water use, protect ecological conditions, and advance compliance with regulatory requirements.
