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:

    Fri, Oct 9 2026

    Geographic Eligibility:

    Statewide

    Grant Name:

    Green Communities Competitive Grants

    Grant Administrator:

    Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

    Program Category:

    Climate Mitigation & Resiliency, Operations & Capacity Building

    Applicant Type:

    Municipality, Town, or Local Govt

    Funder Type:

    State

    Max Award:

    $499,976

    Match Required?:

    25% of the project cost

    Summary:

    Grants for designated Green Communities to fund municipal energy efficiency, building decarbonization, renewable energy, clean vehicles, weatherization, HVAC and building system improvements, and related workforce training.

    Details:

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