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The Newsletter of the Massachusetts Land Conservation Community |
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| June 18 2026, Volume 24, Number 6 |
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Over 450 native trees and shrubs were planted along Great Brook in Worcester.
Restoring Great Brook: Worcester’s First Riparian Zone Project
In June 2026, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ Riparian Zone Restoration Program (RZRP) completed its first project along Great Brook in Worcester, in partnership with the Greater Worcester Land Trust and Worcester Parks Department. The project planted over 450 native trees and shrubs to restore degraded streamside habitat, improve water quality, reduce erosion, and strengthen resilience to heat, flooding, and stormwater impacts. Great Brook was selected as a priority site due to its cold-water stream characteristics, location within a documented urban heat hotspot, vulnerability to flooding from nearby impervious surfaces, and proximity to environmental justice communities. Planning, design, permitting, and implementation were supported by SWCA Consultants, with coordination from the Greater Worcester Land Trust, which holds the conservation restriction on the property. The site will continue to be monitored and maintained to ensure long-term restoration success.
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If you are an MLTC Member and would like to see your completed conservation project featured in our next eNews, contact Lauren Berk at lberk@massland.org.
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The MLTC Board and staff wished Robb farewell, and welcomed Katy on a hot, humid Friday afternoon at the MLTC offices in Sudbury.
If you would like to congratulate Robb on his retirement, feel free to post a message to his 'Kudoboard’.
#OurMassLandTrusts |
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FY27 Board Transition: Thank You, Buzz Constable
As we prepare for the new fiscal year, we thank outgoing board member Buzz Constable for his outstanding service and dedication. Buzz joined our Board in 2017, serving as President from 2018 - 2022, and Co-Chair of our Conservation Advisory Council since its founding in 2021. No one in recent memory has served on more committees or volunteered more time toward MLTC initiatives. Buzz's leadership and commitment have had a lasting impact on MLTC, and we are deeply grateful for all he has done to advance our mission. We're pleased to say that Buzz will continue as an active member of our Legal Advisory Committee, Policy Committee and Conservation Advisory Council. Thank you Buzz!
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Land Trust Leadership Retreat: Practical Strategies Wednesday June 24, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, in-person, Stewardship Training Center, 549 Mast Road, Plymouth MA
In partnership with MLTC, the Land Trust Alliance is offering a full day retreat for board members and senior (Director-level) staff. Through interactive discussions, peer learning, and activities, participants will explore practical strategies for navigating today’s leadership challenges, strengthening board–staff partnerships to enhance fundraising, and planning for smooth leadership transitions. This is an opportunity to connect, reflect, and build the tools needed for enduring impact. Register.
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NEW! 2026 Massachusetts State Dinner at Rally - Interest Survey Response deadline: Friday July 10
In order for MLTC to gauge interest in a Massachusetts get-together at Rally on Friday evening, September 18 in Denver, please complete this 2-question survey. Responses will help us determine the size and type of venue to book. This year’s dinner is generously underwritten by The Land Trust Alliance, reducing your cost to attend. |
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NEW! Field Trip: Cooper Hill: Landscape-scale Conservation via Alliance Building Saturday August 1, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, in-person, Sheffield MA (optional 12:30-2:00 pm walk through scenic backfields)
The Cooper Hill Conservation Project will protect over 1,000 acres in the towns of Sheffield, MA and Salisbury, CT. Walk the fields and trails on the Massachusetts side and enjoy the vistas while learning how the Cooper Hill Conservation Alliance quickly formed to work with those who had farmed a large portion of this land for over two decades. Hear how this complex project was made possible not only through multiple conservation tools but, importantly, through trust and collaboration among many partners. After the tour, the hosts have offered to take participants on an additional 1.5-hour walk through hilly terrain to scenic backfield views. Nearby protected lands include Bartholomew’s Cobble and Hurlburt’s Hill.
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NEW! Mindful Birding in the Berkshires with ECCN
Friday September 4, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, in-person, Thomas & Palmer Brook Reserve, Great Barrington MA
Join the Early Conservation Career Network for a mindful birding walk led by educator and birder Dave Edson, who will guide an experience centered on intentional observation and connection with nature. The reserve, managed by the Berkshire Natural Resources Council, features a diverse mix of meadow, wetland, and forest habitats that support a wide variety of birdlife throughout the seasons. |
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NEW! September 2026 Conservation Partners Meeting
Friday September 25, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, in-person, Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center, Worcester MA, or attend via Zoom
Land trust staff and board members as well as conservation partners are welcome to this quarterly meeting, featuring relevant news from state agencies, a timely update on state and federal policy matters, announcements, and a featured topic. Only register if attending on Zoom. |
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NEW! Save the Date: 2026 Land Trust / State Agency Retreat Wednesday October 7, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, in-person only, location TBD, registration coming soon Hosted by MLTC and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs (EEA), this annual event provides an opportunity for over 80 land trust and state agency leaders to strategize on timely land conservation issues while strengthening relations among conservation partners. |
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NEW! Strategic Planning for Small Organizations Short Course Thursdays (October 15, 22, and 29), 4:00 - 5:30 pm, via Zoom
This three-part series, co-hosted with the Land Trust Alliance, is designed for small land trusts interested in understanding the value of strategic planning and how to approach it effectively. Through an interactive, hands-on format, participants will explore key concepts and practical exercises that can be applied directly within their own organizations. Tailored to the unique needs of small land trusts, this course equips both board members and staff with tools to develop a thoughtful strategic planning process, whether or not they engage an outside facilitator for assistance. One registration covers all participants within your organization for all three weeks. COST: $50 for either members of MLTC or LTA, $75 non-members.
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NEW! Field Trip: Newly-Protected Slocum-Gibbs Cranberry Company -Property Friday October 16, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm, in-person, precise location TBD
Join Buzzards Bay Coalition (BBC) for a guided tour of the Slocum-Gibbs Cranberry Company property. In 2025, BBC partnered with growers, four towns, and state and federal agencies to conserve 1,652 acres across southeastern Massachusetts. Spanning Carver, Middleborough, Rochester, and Wareham, the property protects forests, cranberry bogs being restored, and wetlands along the Weweantic and Sippican Rivers—forming two large, permanently conserved blocks.
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Share Your Volunteer Opportunities
MLTC's new Volunteer Board provides the opportunity to spread the word about a volunteer opportunity at your land conservation organization. To post, click the "Fill out form" button and set the choice to ‘volunteer’. If the position meets our guidelines, we’ll publish it for up to two months. We welcome all types of volunteer roles - from board service to office support and everything in between.
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Support MLTC with Your Membership!
Thanks so much to many who have already responded to our FY27 membership drive! Join MLTC to support everything we do. Display your MLTC membership on your website with our new membership badge! To request the image file, email Lauren Berk at lberk@massland.org. |
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Environmental Bond Bill Passes both Houses
For the first time since 2018, the state legislature is poised to pass an environmental bond bill that will define capital spending priorities for years to come. The state’s annual capital budget for environmental programs is largely driven by the bonding authority set in this bill. The Senate passed its version of the bill in April, and the House passed its version on June 17. A conference committee will now be formed to resolve differences between House and Senate versions before sending it to the Governor for signature later this year. The bills authorize up to $3.6 billion in potential future state spending on environmental projects, including land acquisition, restoration, and water supply protection. A number of policy provisions were attached and will become law if they emerge in the consensus version of the bill. MLTC is part of a large Environmental Bond Coalition that has been advocating for this bill for the past two years. Policy priorities the Coalition hopes to see in the final conference committee bill include key elements of a long-pending drought management bill, provisions streamlining the permitting of wetlands restoration projects, disclosure requirements for properties at high risk of flooding, and key elements of air quality task force legislation. Many Coalition members will urge the conference committee to strike a provision of the Senate bill that would apply a preference in awarding state grants to municipalities with local zoning, wastewater and wetland rules that do not exceed state regulations. Under the guise of streamlining permitting for housing, this provision would disadvantage many communities that have thoughtfully adopted local regulations that exceed state standards for protecting sensitive wetlands and water resources. On June 10 Commonwealth Beacon published a thoughtful Op-Ed by Dot McGlincy on why this proposal is misguided.
FY27 State Operating Budget
A six-member conference committee is currently working to resolve differences between House and Senate versions of the FY27 Operating Budget in order to send it to the Governor for signature later this month. Both House and Senate versions propose significant reductions from FY26 levels in key environmental programs including a cut of at least 7.1% for DCR State Parks, and a 3.8% cut for DEP Administration. As a member of the Green Budget Coalition, MLTC is working with partners to advocate that the Conference Committee stick with the highest possible funding levels for key programs, including the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, the Department of Environmental Protection, DCR State Parks, the Department of Fish and Game and The Office of Environmental Justice.
Feds Propose Changes to SAM.gov
Among shifting requirements for federal contractors, the General Services Administration is expected to soon issue final changes to SAM.gov to update required Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications to align with updated executive branch guidance, including executive orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. You can get information about this and other executive branch actions that impact federal grantees on the Land Trust Alliance’s Current Federal Landscape webpage. If you currently have or plan to have a federal grant or agreement, the Alliance recommends you read the general terms and conditions carefully and work with your legal counsel to understand how these new requirements may impact your organization. On June 10, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general suing the Trump Administration over addition of these kinds of new terms to federal contracts.
Conservation Restriction Backlog
As of June 5, EEA’s Division of Conservation Services (DCS) reports that it was tracking a total of 229 current CR applications. Of those, 63 are currently under EEA review, while the rest are awaiting action by applicants. According to DCS staff, the average time for initial EEA review is now 3-4 months, and all CRs that had waited many months or even years for initial review have now been addressed. MLTC is grateful to EEA for this marked improvement. DCS hopes to open its new CR Tracking System (CRTS) to the applicants this summer. This system will enable electronic submission and tracking of CRs, and provide for document uploads, electronic messaging, and live status updates.
PILOT Commission Launched
The Commonwealth owns over 500 thousand acres of land across the state, and makes Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) payments to municipalities to help offset some of the revenue lost from having those properties off the tax rolls. Municipalities with the most state-owned land are primarily in Western Massachusetts, but under the current funding formula receive lower payments than communities in the east. Last August the Governor issued an Executive Order establishing a Commission on PILOT for State-Owned Land. Commission members were sworn in on April 13, and the first meeting was held May 20. Wendy Ferris (The Trustees) is the appointed representative from “non-governmental organizations focused on public and private land conservation". The Commission is expected to meet monthly for an unspecified period of time and is charged to produce a final report with findings and short- and long-term policy recommendations to address fiscal and equity concerns. The Commission plans to host public listening sessions across Massachusetts this July, and wants to hear directly from municipal leaders, residents, and other interested stakeholders. To help determine preferred locations, times, and formats for listening sessions, please complete this brief survey: Interest Form: Listening Sessions on PILOT program for State Owned Land. If you choose to provide your name and email address, MA DOR Division of Local Services will notify you once listening session locations and dates have been finalized.
Ballot Measure Signature Certification
Thanks to everyone who worked to gather signatures to put Nature for Massachusetts on the ballot this November. If passed, this measure would dedicate an estimated $100 million per year from existing state sales tax revenues to conservation, restoration and improvement of lands and waters to benefit nature and people. Signatures are now undergoing local certification by cities and towns, after which they’ll be submitted to the Secretary of State. If a sufficient number of signatures are certified by the Secretary of State (anticipated in early July) the Ballot measure will be assigned a number and a “Yes on X” campaign will begin to earn voter support. Passing this measure is MLTC’s top policy priority for the remainder of this year.
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Nature for All Campaign: Progress and Status
Learn how we’re working to win permanent funding for land and water conservation in Massachusetts! Stay updated about theProtect Water & Nature ballot initiative at natureforma.org. |
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Celebrating 1,000 Farms Preserved through Massachusetts’ APR Program
On May 15, the Healey-Driscoll Administration marked the preservation of more than 1,000 farms through the Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) program. Administered by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), the nearly 50-year-old initiative was the first of its kind in the nation. To date, it has permanently protected over 75,000 acres of farmland, helping ensure the long-term viability of agriculture across Massachusetts. Read more.
Massachusetts Celebrates First Biodiversity Day
The Healey-Driscoll Administration joined local leaders, community partners, and members of the public to proclaim May 22 as Massachusetts Biodiversity Day. Aligned with the International Day for Biological Diversity, the celebration highlights Massachusetts’ rich natural heritage, strengthens collaboration toward the state’s Biodiversity Goals, and encourages residents to take everyday action to appreciate, protect, and steward nature. Read more.
New PFAS Monitoring Report and Data Available
MassDEP’s Watershed Planning Program has released the final report and data for its 2024 monitoring project, PFAS Concentrations in Surface Water, Freshwater Fish and Invertebrates, and Coastal Fish and Shellfish in Massachusetts. The project evaluated PFAS levels in surface waters and aquatic species across the Commonwealth. The final report, project data and metadata, Quality Assurance Project Plan, and Sampling and Analysis Plan are now available on the PFAS in Surface Water and Biota webpage.
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The deadline to submit events for July eNews is Monday July 20. Please send your events to Lauren Berk at lberk@massland.org. |
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NEW! A Conversation with the Authors of Tending Your Forest Monday June 22, 6:00 - 7:15 pm, online
Authors Paul Catanzaro and Anthony D’Amato will discuss science-based forest stewardship, focusing on wildlife habitat, resilience, landowner goals, and a local case study. |
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NEW! Forests Close to Home Wednesday June 24, 10:30 am - 4:00 pm, in-person, Greylock Outdoor Center, Adams MA
Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council for a half-day conference exploring how your forests can support wildlife, strengthen climate resilience, and remain healthy for generations to come. |
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Tribal and Indigenous Land Access and Return Series Wednesday June 24, 2:00 - 3:30 pm, online
Hosted by the Land Trust Alliance, this two-part webinar series will explore best practices and insights from the authors of Partnerships for Indigenous Land Access and Return: A Summary of Legal and Relational Pathways. |
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NEW! CPA Open Space and Recreation Workshop Wednesday June 24, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, online
Join Community Preservation Act staff and Open Space and Recreation guest speakers to explore how CPA funding can support the preservation, improvement, and long-term stewardship of your community’s outdoor resources. |
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NEW! Retirement and Health Benefits for Nonprofits: Mission-Driven Work Deserves Mission-Driven Benefits Thursday June 25, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, online
Attend this webinar to explore the Massachusetts 401(k) CORE Plan and the Acrisure Group Health Collaborative Initiative. Learn how the CORE Plan—a state-sponsored 401(k) for employers with 1–100 employees—makes it easier and more affordable to offer retirement benefits. You’ll also see how collaborative health coverage solutions can reduce cost and complexity while strengthening your workforce strategy. |
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NEW! Salt Marsh Framework – Understanding Current Conditions and Opportunities for Restoration and Migration Thursday June 25, 1:00 - 2:00 pm, online Join Mass Audubon Senior Coastal Ecologist Sara Grady for a webinar introducing a new GIS-based Salt Marsh Framework that maps the current condition, future outlook, and migration potential of salt marshes throughout Massachusetts. |
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NEW! Energy Siting Intervenor Support Grant Program Informational Meeting
Thursday June 25, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, hybrid, in-person at Williams Jr High School Cafeteria, Chelsea MA, and via Zoom
Hosted by the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) in partnership with GreenRoots and the Attorney General’s Office, this webinar will offer a brief overview of the Intervenor Grant Support Program, which promotes meaningful participation in energy facility siting decisions and helps ensure that diverse perspectives inform the transition to a clean, equitable energy future. Only register if attending on Zoom.
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NEW! MACC's 2026 Fall Conference: Call for Workshop Proposals Submit a workshop proposal deadline: Monday June 29
Event date: Saturday October 24, 8:00 am - 3:30 pm, in-person, Devens Common Center, Devens MA
The Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC) is accepting workshop proposals for its 2026 Fall Conference. This year’s theme, Why We Do What We Do: The Science and Ecology of Wetlands Protection, explores the scientific foundations and ecological principles that guide wetlands conservation and regulatory decision-making. |
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Lunch & Learn: Clean Energy Siting & Permitting Series Wednesday July 8, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, via Zoom
The Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC) will host speakers from the Department of Energy Resources (DOER), the Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB), and Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) to present updates on new clean energy siting and permitting processes. Please note that separate registration is required for each webinar. |
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NEW! Land Trust Rally in Denver CO Early bird registration deadline: Friday July 21 Conference dates: Wednesday September 16 - Saturday September 19, start times vary
Land Trust Alliance Rally is the national land conservation conference, providing an amazing opportunity for land conservationists to gather, learn, share ideas and inspire one another to build strong communities with open space, clean air and water, sustainable food sources and natural habitats. MLTC would like to host a gathering the evening of Friday September 18; if you are interested please complete this 2-question survey.
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For more information on the following grants and more, please visit our Grants Database. |
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NEW! Massachusetts Community Biodiversity Grants Application deadline: Wednesday June 24
The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game is offering grants between $20,000 and $150,000 for municipalities, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, museums, and academic institutions. Funding supports community-based projects focused on biodiversity monitoring, habitat restoration, education, public art, and natural history in Massachusetts. Apply.
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Wild East Action Grants
Application deadline: Friday June 26
Appalachian Trail Conservancy is awarding grants between $5,000–$75,000 for land protection, conservation planning, and community resilience projects in the Appalachian Trail landscape. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, public agencies, Tribal agencies, and conservation partnerships. |
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NEW! Community Preservation Grants Application deadline: Tuesday June 30
Historic New England is offering $1,250 grants for small to mid-sized 501(c)(3) historic preservation organizations in New England. Funding supports preservation planning, collections stewardship, public interpretation, and targeted building or landscape preservation. |
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NEW! Environmental Justice Grants Application deadline: Wednesday July 1
The Licensed Site Professionals (LSP) Association is offering grants up to $5,000 for local environmental projects in Massachusetts communities with EJ populations. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit environmental advocacy groups, community-based groups, environmental education organizations, and volunteer efforts. Apply.
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NEW! Habitat Management Grants Application deadline: Monday July 6, 11:59 pm
MassWildlife is offering grants up to $75,000 for private and municipal landowners of conserved lands. Funding supports habitat improvement projects, including invasive species control, native plantings, and forest or wetland restoration to enhance wildlife habitat statewide. Apply.
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NEW! National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants Application deadline: Thursday July 9, 11:59 pm
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering grants of up to $1 million for coastal and Great Lakes states, as well as U.S. territories. Funding supports the long-term conservation of coastal wetland ecosystems through projects that protect, restore, and enhance coastal wetlands and associated uplands. Apply.
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LAND and PARC Grant Programs Application deadline: Thursday July 9, 11:59 pm
The Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs' Division of Conservation Services is seeking applications to the FY 2027 LAND and PARC Grant Programs. The LAND Grant Program is for municipal conservation commissions looking to protect conservation land. The PARC Grant Program is for municipalities looking to acquire parkland, renovate an existing park, or develop a new park. It is strongly recommended that people attend the in-person info session in Westborough.
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Conservation Partnership Grant Program Application deadline: Monday July 13, 11:59 pm
The Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs' Division of Conservation Services is awarding Conservation Partnership grants to 501(c)(3) organizations looking for assistance in acquiring land in fee or a conservation restriction, as well as assistance with due diligence costs associated with gifts. Contact Darya Mattes at darya.mattes@mass.gov if you have questions.
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NEW! Technical Assistance Grants Application deadline: Friday August 28
MassDEP is offering grants up to $20,000 for community and municipal applicant groups to support public involvement in the cleanup of contaminated sites. Eligible projects help communities obtain expert assistance and better understand assessment and cleanup work in their neighborhoods. Apply. |
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NEW! Boston Community Preservation Grants Application deadline: Monday August 31, 5:00 pm
The City of Boston's Community Preservation Grants support projects in Boston related to historic preservation, affordable housing, open space, and outdoor recreation. Eligible applicants include City or State agencies and third-party applicants such as nonprofits, community groups, private companies, and individuals. Award amounts vary and are not listed as a fixed maximum. Apply.
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Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant Program
Application deadline: Rolling
Community Heart & Soul is offering grants of $10,000 (with a required $10,000 match) to support cities and towns with populations between 2,500 and 30,000 in implementing the Community Heart & Soul model, a resident-driven planning process that engages community members to identify shared values, set priorities, and guide future decisions. Funding supports community engagement, project coordination, and local leadership development. |
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Riparian Zone Restoration Program
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The Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs has launched the Riparian Zone Restoration Program to restore under-vegetated riparian corridors throughout Massachusetts, prioritizing sites with permanently protected land, cold-water fisheries, impervious surfaces, flood-storage potential, or extreme-heat conditions. The program covers some or all costs of restoration work, including plant materials, wildlife protection, permitting, and installation and maintenance. If you have a potential project site, please contact Hilary Dimino at Hilary.M.Dimino@mass.gov.
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Massachusetts Nonprofit Collaboration Fund rolling
MassCollab has launched their Massachusetts Nonprofit Collaboration Fund, an initiative to strengthen the health, sustainability, and impact of the state’s nonprofit sector. The fund will provide nonprofits with funding, expert guidance, and practical tools to explore and implement long-term partnerships—such as joint programs, shared services, and mergers. Email Jennifer Segel at Jennie@masscollab.org with inquiries.
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Seed Grants rolling
The Grassroots Fund is awarding Seed Grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 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. |
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Solar Moonshot Program
This program helps non-profits afford the switch to clean energy. Grant priority is given to solar projects that have additional funding sources and community support. Grants are typically awarded up to $25,000, with amounts dependent on various factors. The program is managed by Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation. |
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Resources and Opportunities |
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NEW! Help Inform Riparian Restoration Funding in New England Response deadline: Monday July 13
LegacyWorks Group, on behalf of regional funders, is conducting a survey to better understand riparian restoration work across New England. The goal is to improve how funders support organizations and projects in this space. |
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NEW! Sustainable Planning Projects Wanted
The Conway School is seeking community partners for town, regional, or watershed-scale planning projects. Over 12 weeks, students engage stakeholders, develop recommendations, and produce a printed final report. Land trusts, municipal partners, and grassroots orgs are encouraged to contact Emily Johnson at johnson@csld.edu with questions.
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NEW! Community Forests: A Quick Start Guide & Training Program from Trust for Public Land
Trust for Public Land and the U.S. Forest Service created a Quick-Start Guide that summarizes key concepts from the program and serves as a resource for municipalities, land trusts, tribes, and community groups exploring community forest opportunities. |
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NEW! Nature Dividends Full Report
The Nature Conservancy’s report Nature’s Dividends: The Economic, Health, and Safety Benefits of Investing in Nature finds that investing in nature—such as land protection, ecosystem restoration, and flood-resilience projects like culvert upgrades—delivers strong economic, health, and safety returns. |
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NEW! GIS Mapping Tool for Environmental Justice Data
MassEnviroScreen is a GIS-based mapping tool from the Massachusetts Office of Environmental Justice and Equity that provides environmental, health, and socioeconomic data for every census block group in the Commonwealth. |
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NEW! Climate Grant Viewer
The Massachusetts Office of Environmental Affairs Climate Grant Viewer lets users explore grants awarded through EEA programs that support climate preparedness, adaptation, and resilience. The map highlights projects addressing rising temperatures, changing precipitation, extreme weather, and sea level rise. |
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NEW! Slash Wall Project Highlights Oak Regeneration Efforts in Connecticut
Opacum Land Trust and MassConn Sustainable Forest Partnership recently shared a brief report following a tour of a slash wall project in Connecticut. The document outlines the effort’s background and cost breakdown, which supports oak regeneration efforts threatened by deer browse in New England. |
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