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Find similar grantsDredging Construction and Regional Equipment Grants (FY27) is sponsored by Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council. This competitive grant program provides funding for shovel-ready dredging projects and regional dredging equipment purchases to help Massachusetts coastal communities advance critical dredging projects that improve navigational safety, strengthen working waterfronts, and support…
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* This page, Seaport Economic Council Grant Programs, is offered by * Executive Office of Economic Development The Seaport Economic Council Grant Program is a competitive grant program that provides capital funds to coastal communities for community planning and investment activities that will stimulate economic development in all sectors of the blue economy, advance the development of maritime technologies and innovation, and to construct, make improvements, repair, maintain, and protect coastal assets that are vital to achieving these goals.
It also provides for the planning, prioritization, selection, and implementation of projects that consider climate change impacts in furtherance of the goals outlined in the state’s integrated hazard mitigation and climate adaptation plan.
The program is administered by the Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED) and offers capital grant funds to the Commonwealth’s seaports and coastal communities for infrastructure projects that drive economic mobility and prosperity.
The Seaport Economic Council (SEC) serves all 78 of Massachusetts’ diverse coastal communities by making strategic investments in projects that develop and advance the strengths of the local maritime economy. The maritime economy remains a vital part of Massachusetts and presents an untapped potential for economic growth, jobs development, and investment across the Commonwealth and in coastal communities.
## Seaport Economic Council FY2027 Dredging and Regional Equipment Grant Program The Seaport Economic Council will be accepting applications for FY27 funding of coastal dredging projects.
The competitive grant program will provide capital funding for shovel-ready coastal dredging construction projects and regional dredging equipment purchases, helping Massachusetts coastal communities improve maritime infrastructure, enhance navigational safety, and support local economies. All 78 Massachusetts coastal communities are eligible to apply.
Before starting an application, please carefully review the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) linked below, which outlines the specific requirements and guidelines of the program. **Full Application Deadline: September 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM** To apply for a Construction and Regional Equipment Grant, applicants must complete and submit a Full Application through the online grant application portal linked below.
The Seaport Economic Council Grant Program is now administered through the Community One Stop for Growth. Applications for the FY27 round of funding are now closed. Visit the Community One Stop for Growth website at www.
mass. gov/onestop for more information. Questions?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Massachusetts coastal municipalities, public harbor commissions, county commissions, and regional public entities representing two or more coastal municipalities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100,000 - $1,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Dredging Construction and Regional Equipment Grants (FY27) are due September 22, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Dredging Construction and Regional Equipment Grants (FY27) is funded by Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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