Grants Database

This database includes grants available to support a range of land conservation activities in Massachusetts, including land acquisition, habitat management, education and outreach, and organizational operations and capacity building. 

This tool only displays grants with upcoming deadlines. Grants offered on an annual basis are not included until the next deadline has been announced. Grants are displayed in order by nearest application deadline. Filtering by Applicant Type or Program Category will limit results to applicable grants.

The database includes all grants MLTC has heard about, but we may have missed some. For lists compiled by others, visit Other Funding Resources page.

  • Application Deadline:

    Rolling until Fri, Apr 11 2025

    Geographic Eligibility:

    Statewide

    Grant Name:

    Land Conservation Assistance Program

    Grant Administrator:

    EOEEA

    Program Category:

    Land Acquisition, Land or Habitat Management & Restoration

    Applicant Type:

    Land Trust or Conservation Organization, Municipality, Town, or Local Govt, Tribal

    Funder Type:

    State

    Max Award:

    $50,000

    Match Required?:

    No

    Summary:

    The Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affair's Division of Conservation Land Services' Land Conservation Assistance Grants are for municipalities, 501(c)(3) land trust organizations, tribal governments, conservation districts, water/fire districts, and public water suppliers to support property transactions that will result in the permanent protection of land.  Funds can be used to develop or update a municipal Open Space and Recreation Plan, or plan for the development or renovation of a park.

    Details:

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