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 Wed, Dec 31 2025
Geographic Eligibility:
Statewide
Grant Name:
Solar Moonshot Program
Grant Administrator:
Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation
Program Category:
Climate Mitigation & Resiliency
Applicant Type:
Land Trust or Conservation Organization, Other Non-Profit
Funder Type:
Private & Corporate Foundations
Max Award:
$25,000
Match Required?:
No
Summary:
These grants help non-profits afford the switch to clean energy. Priority is given to solar projects that have additional funding sources, community support, and have near-term installation plans. Grant amounts depend on a variety of factors, including need, and funds are limited. Application deadline is rolling.
Details:
Application Deadline:
Rolling until Wed, Dec 31 2025
Geographic Eligibility:
Statewide
Grant Name:
Seed Grants
Grant Administrator:
New England Grassroots Environment Fund (NEGEF)
Program Category:
Climate Mitigation & Resiliency, Operations & Capacity Building, Outreach & Education Programs
Applicant Type:
Farm, Co-op, Food, or Agriculture, Land Trust or Conservation Organization, Other Non-Profit, Tribal
Funder Type:
Non-Profit Org (i.e., cultural council, LTA, OSI)
Max Award:
$1,000
Match Required?:
No
Summary:
The Grassroots Fund is awarding grants to support groups that are either launching new projects or making significant shifts in the direction of existing ones. These grants are intended for initiatives that are less than a year old.
Details:
Application Deadline:
Thu, Jan 8 2026
Geographic Eligibility:
Statewide
Grant Name:
Massachusetts Land and Water Conservation Grant
Grant Administrator:
Massachusetts Division of Conservation Services (under the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs)
Program Category:
Land Acquisition, 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:
State
Max Award:
$1,000,000
Match Required?:
1:1 match required — applicants must provide at least 50% of total project cost.
Summary:
The Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs’ Division of Conservation Services' Land and Water Conservation Grants are for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas. Info sessions: Mon, Nov 17 2025 at 11:00 AM (DFW Field Headquarters, Westboro) and Wed, Dec 3 2025 at 2:00 PM (Microsoft Teams). Contact: Melissa Cryan (melissa.cryan@mass.gov).
Details:
Application Deadline:
Fri, Feb 6 2026
Geographic Eligibility:
Statewide
Grant Name:
Forest Reserves Grants
Grant Administrator:
EOEEA (Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs)
Program Category:
Land Acquisition
Applicant Type:
Land Trust or Conservation Organization, Municipality, Town, or Local Govt
Funder Type:
State
Max Award:
$425,000
Match Required?:
Reimbursement rate of 50%, meaning the applicant must cover the other half of costs.
Summary:
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) offers the Land Acquisition for Forest Reserves grant to expand the state’s forest reserve network and protect natural forest composition through passive management. Info session: Wed, Oct 22 at 2:00 PM (RSVP: vanessa.farny@mass.gov).
Details:
Application Deadline:
Fri, Feb 13 2026
Geographic Eligibility:
Subregion of Massachusetts
Grant Name:
Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant
Grant Administrator:
The Nature Conservancy
Program Category:
Climate Mitigation & Resiliency, Land Acquisition, 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:
Non-Profit Org (i.e., cultural council, LTA, OSI)
Max Award:
$100,000
Match Required?:
No
Summary:
The Nature Conservancy’s Resilient & Connected Appalachians Grants fund land protection projects that conserve resilient, connected landscapes in the Appalachian region. Informational webinar January 21, 2026; RSVP required.
Details:
Application Deadline:
Sun, Mar 1 2026
Geographic Eligibility:
Statewide
Grant Name:
Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative Grants
Grant Administrator:
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Program Category:
Land or Habitat Management & Restoration, Operations & Capacity Building
Applicant Type:
Land Trust or Conservation Organization, Other Non-Profit
Funder Type:
Private & Corporate Foundations
Max Award:
$25,000
Match Required?:
No
Summary:
Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative small grants support land trusts and conservation partners implementing stewardship, management, and bird-conservation projects on protected lands across the U.S.
Details:
Application Deadline:
Thu, Mar 12 2026
Geographic Eligibility:
Statewide
Grant Name:
Climate Resilience Grants
Grant Administrator:
Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI)
Program Category:
Climate Mitigation & Resiliency, Operations & Capacity Building, Outreach & Education Programs
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:
$115,000
Match Required?:
No
Summary:
Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) Climate Resilience Grants support community climate adaptation planning, vulnerability assessments, engagement, and resilience project prioritization. Applicant teams (adaptation practitioner, community-based organization, and local government) are encouraged to be assembled by early February.
Details:
Application Deadline:
Thu, Apr 30 2026
Geographic Eligibility:
Statewide
Grant Name:
Land Conservation Assistance Grant
Grant Administrator:
Division of Conservation Services
Program Category:
Climate Mitigation & Resiliency, Land Acquisition, 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:
$425,000
Match Required?:
No
Summary:
This state grant program offers funding to assist with completing land protection projects, including preparing grant applications, completing land transaction tasks, developing or updating a municipal Open Space and Recreation Plan, or planning for the development or renovation of a park.
Details: