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:
Wed, Jun 24 2026
Geographic Eligibility:
Subregion of Massachusetts
Grant Name:
National Coastal Resilience Grants
Grant Administrator:
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Program Category:
Climate Mitigation & Resiliency, Land or Habitat Management & Restoration
Applicant Type:
Land Trust or Conservation Organization, Municipality, Town, or Local Govt, Other Non-Profit, State Agency, Tribal
Funder Type:
Private & Corporate Foundations
Max Award:
$7,000,000
Match Required?:
No
Summary:
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is seeking proposals for the National Coastal Resilience Fund, which supports planning, design, and implementation of nature-based solutions that enhance protection for coastal communities from storms, flooding, and other natural hazards while improving habitat for fish and wildlife. Supports planning, design, and implementation projects, including site assessment and engineering, as well as habitat restoration such as wetlands, dunes, and living shorelines. Award amounts typically range from approximately $100,000 to $7,000,000 depending on project type, and a 1:1 non-federal match is encouraged. Pre-proposals are due March 31, 2026, with full proposals by invitation due June 24, 2026. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, state and local governments, and Tribes.
Details:
Application Deadline:
Fri, Jun 26 2026
Geographic Eligibility:
Subregion of Massachusetts
Grant Name:
Wild East Action Grants
Grant Administrator:
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Program Category:
Climate Mitigation & Resiliency, Land Acquisition, Land or Habitat Management & Restoration, Operations & Capacity Building
Applicant Type:
Land Trust or Conservation Organization, Municipality, Town, or Local Govt, Other Non-Profit, State Agency, Tribal
Funder Type:
Non-Profit Org (i.e., cultural council, LTA, OSI)
Max Award:
$75,000
Match Required?:
No
Summary:
The Wild East Action Fund supports land protection, conservation planning, and community resilience projects that accelerate conservation and resiliency across the Appalachian Trail landscape. Eligible projects must benefit, occur within, or overlap with the A.T. landscape across the 14 Appalachian Trail states.
Details:
Application Deadline:
Tue, Jun 30 2026
Geographic Eligibility:
Statewide
Grant Name:
Climate Stewardship Incentive Grants
Grant Administrator:
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
Program Category:
Climate Mitigation & Resiliency, Land or Habitat Management & Restoration
Applicant Type:
Land Trust or Conservation Organization, Municipality, Town, or Local Govt, Other Non-Profit
Funder Type:
State
Max Award:
Match Required?:
No
Summary:
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreations' Climate Stewardship Incentive Grants provide cost-share funding supporting climate-smart forest management practices aligned with the Forests as Climate Solutions framework. Eligible practices now include Harvest Layout, Legacy Tree Retention, Tree Marking, Invasive Plant Control, Climate-Smart BMPs, Inoculate Trees at Risk of Pests, and Temporary Barriers to Animal Browse. Grants are expected to reopen in 2026; application dates, reimbursement rates, and maximum award amounts have not been announced yet. A webinar will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, 3:00–4:00 PM ET (Zoom). Register here. Contact: Michael Downey, DCR Forest Stewardship Program, Michael.Downey@Mass.gov.
Details:
Application Deadline:
Tue, Jun 30 2026
Geographic Eligibility:
Statewide
Grant Name:
AllTrails Stewards Grants
Grant Administrator:
AllTrails
Program Category:
Land or Habitat Management & Restoration, Outreach & Education Programs
Applicant Type:
Other Non-Profit
Funder Type:
Private & Corporate Foundations
Max Award:
$10,000
Match Required?:
No
Summary:
AllTrails’ Stewards Fund is for nonprofit organizations working to improve, maintain, rebuild, and restore trails and outdoor spaces. Grants support projects that enhance trail access, resilience, visitor experience, and stewardship, including maintenance, restoration, and data collection efforts to improve trail systems.
Details:
Application Deadline:
Wed, Jul 1 2026
Geographic Eligibility:
Statewide
Grant Name:
Environmental Justice Grants
Grant Administrator:
LSPA
Program Category:
Climate Mitigation & Resiliency
Applicant Type:
Land Trust or Conservation Organization, Other Non-Profit
Funder Type:
Private & Corporate Foundations
Max Award:
$5,000
Match Required?:
No
Summary:
Not-for-profit environmental advocacy groups, community-based groups, environmental education organizations, and/or volunteer efforts can apply got for funding for local projects that benefit the environment in Massachusetts communities with Environmental Justice (EJ) populations. Projects may be new, planned, or ongoing opportunities within Massachusetts that improve the environment.
Details:
Application Deadline:
Thu, Jul 9 2026
Geographic Eligibility:
Statewide
Grant Name:
LAND Grants (Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity)
Grant Administrator:
EEA Division of Conservation Services (DCS)
Program Category:
Land Acquisition
Applicant Type:
Municipality, Town, or Local Govt
Funder Type:
State
Max Award:
$425,000
Match Required?:
52–70% reimbursement required
Summary:
The Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs' Division of Conservation Services' LAND Grants are for municipal conservation commissions looking to protect conservation land. Eligible projects include acquisition of land or conservation restrictions for conservation and passive recreation. Workshops will be held May 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in Westborough and May 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via Teams; please email Vanessa Farny at vanessa.farny@mass.gov to RSVP.
Details:
Application Deadline:
Thu, Jul 9 2026
Geographic Eligibility:
Statewide
Grant Name:
PARC Grants (Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities)
Grant Administrator:
EEA Division of Conservation Services (DCS)
Program Category:
Land Acquisition, Land or Habitat Management & Restoration
Applicant Type:
Municipality, Town, or Local Govt
Funder Type:
State
Max Award:
$425,000
Match Required?:
52–70% reimbursement required
Summary:
The Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs' Division of Conservation Services' PARC Grants are for municipalities looking to acquire parkland, renovate an existing park, or develop a new park. Eligible projects include park acquisition, development, and renovation. Workshops will be held May 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in Westborough and May 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via Teams; please email Melissa Cryan at melissa.cryan@mass.gov to RSVP.
Details:
Application Deadline:
Mon, Jul 13 2026
Geographic Eligibility:
Statewide
Grant Name:
Conservation Partnership Grants
Grant Administrator:
EEA Division of Conservation Services (DCS)
Program Category:
Land Acquisition
Applicant Type:
Land Trust or Conservation Organization
Funder Type:
State
Max Award:
$425,000
Match Required?:
50% non-state match required
Summary:
The Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs' Division of Conservation Services' Conservation Partnership Grants are for 501(c)(3) organizations seeking funding to acquire land or conservation restrictions, as well as support due diligence costs for donated land. A virtual workshop will be held May 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (MS Teams); contact Darya Mattes at darya.mattes@mass.gov to RSVP.
Details:
Application Deadline:
Fri, Aug 28 2026
Geographic Eligibility:
Statewide
Grant Name:
Technical Assistance Grant
Grant Administrator:
MassDEP
Program Category:
Land or Habitat Management & Restoration
Applicant Type:
Land Trust or Conservation Organization, Municipality, Town, or Local Govt, Other Non-Profit, State Agency
Funder Type:
State
Max Award:
$20,000
Match Required?:
No
Summary:
TAGs are available to community and municipal groups to enhance public participation in assessment and cleanup activities at oil or hazardous material disposal sites. TAGs may be used to obtain expert advice and technical assistance and to promote community education for qualifying projects.
Details: