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:

    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:

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  • 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:

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