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:
Mon, Aug 24 2026
Geographic Eligibility:
Statewide
Grant Name:
Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Grants
Grant Administrator:
USDA-NRCS
Program Category:
Climate Mitigation & Resiliency, Land Acquisition, Land or Habitat Management & Restoration, Operations & Capacity Building
Applicant Type:
Farm, Co-op, Food, or Agriculture, Land Trust or Conservation Organization, Municipality, Town, or Local Govt, Other Non-Profit, State Agency, Tribal
Funder Type:
Federal
Max Award:
$10,000,000
Match Required?:
Partner contributions are required but no minimum match percentage is specified. Contributions may include cash and in-kind support.
Summary:
RCPP Classic grants support partner-led conservation projects addressing natural resource challenges on farms, ranches, and private forest land. Funding may support soil health, water quality, wildlife habitat, forest management, agricultural land protection, and other regional conservation priorities. Grants range from $250,000 to $10 million. Applicants must contact the appropriate State Conservationist and state RCPP coordinator before submitting a proposal.
Details:
Application Deadline:
Mon, Aug 24 2026
Geographic Eligibility:
Statewide
Grant Name:
Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Alternative Funding Arrangements (AFA) Grants
Grant Administrator:
USDA-NRCS
Program Category:
Climate Mitigation & Resiliency, Land Acquisition, Land or Habitat Management & Restoration, Operations & Capacity Building
Applicant Type:
Farm, Co-op, Food, or Agriculture, Land Trust or Conservation Organization, Municipality, Town, or Local Govt, Other Non-Profit, State Agency, Tribal
Funder Type:
Federal
Max Award:
$10,000,000
Match Required?:
Partner contributions are required, but no minimum match percentage is specified. Contributions may include cash and in-kind support.
Summary:
Grants for partners working directly with agricultural producers to carry out innovative conservation projects on agricultural and private forest land. Funding may support soil health, water quality, wildlife habitat, and agricultural land protection. Under this funding structure, lead partners work directly with producers to carry out eligible conservation activities.
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:
Application Deadline:
Mon, Aug 31 2026
Geographic Eligibility:
Subregion of Massachusetts
Grant Name:
Community Preservation Grants
Grant Administrator:
City of Boston Community Preservation Program
Program Category:
Climate Mitigation & Resiliency, Land Acquisition, Land or Habitat Management & Restoration
Applicant Type:
Farm, Co-op, Food, or Agriculture, Land Trust or Conservation Organization, Municipality, Town, or Local Govt, Other Non-Profit, State Agency
Funder Type:
Local
Max Award:
Match Required?:
No
Summary:
The City of Boston’s Community Preservation Grants support capital projects for historic preservation, affordable housing, open space, and outdoor recreation. Eligible uses include acquisition, creation, preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration depending on project category. Award amounts are not listed as a fixed maximum and may depend on available funding, project scope, and Community Preservation Committee review. The FY2027 Eligibility Determination Form is the required first step before invited applicants may submit a full funding application.
Details:
Application Deadline:
Wed, Sep 16 2026
Geographic Eligibility:
Subregion of Massachusetts
Grant Name:
Cummings $35 Million Grants
Grant Administrator:
Cummings Foundation
Program Category:
Operations & Capacity Building, Outreach & Education Programs
Applicant Type:
Land Trust or Conservation Organization, Municipality, Town, or Local Govt, Other Non-Profit
Funder Type:
Private & Corporate Foundations
Max Award:
$300,000
Match Required?:
No
Summary:
General operating support for local nonprofits working in human services, fairness and justice, education, healthcare, and the environment. Prospective applicants may attend virtual Q&A sessions on July 30 at 9:00 AM and August 25 at 1:00 PM. Selected organizations will later be invited to submit a full application. Nearly all awards provide unrestricted general operating support.
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