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Land Conservation Assistance Grant is a grant from Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs / Division of Conservation Services (DCS) that funds land and water conservation projects across Massachusetts. The program offers several funding streams including the Drinking Water Supply Protection Grant, the Massachusetts Forest Legacy Program, and the Massachusetts Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).
These programs support the permanent protection of drinking water supplies, forest lands, and outdoor recreation areas. Eligible applicants include municipalities and nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts. Applications are accepted through state agency portals with a deadline of April 30, 2026.
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Massachusetts Conservation Grants | Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition Massachusetts Conservation Grants Author: Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) - Division of Conservation Services (DCS) Last Reviewed by MLTC: 1/26/2026 Set of Mass. gov pages that provide an overview of Division of Conservation Services grants and direct application instructions for major conservation grants.
Includes an additional spreadsheet resource for tracking/comparing Massachusetts and other conservation grant opportunities. Grant Programs Offered by the Division of Conservation Services Landing page listing DCS-administered grants and links to program pages and application instructions. Resource: https://www.
mass. gov/grant-programs-offered-by-the-division-of-conservation-services Drinking Water Supply Protection Grant Instructions and required steps/materials for the Drinking Water Supply Protection Grant. Resource: https://www.
mass. gov/how-to/apply-to-the-drinking-water-supply-protection-grant-program Program information and key guidance for the Massachusetts Forest Legacy Grants. Resource: https://www.
mass. gov/info-details/forest-legacy-program Massachusetts Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Application instructions and required steps/materials for the MA LWCF grants. Resource: https://www.
mass. gov/how-to/apply-to-the-massachusetts-land-and-water-conservation-fund-grant-program
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Municipalities, nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Not specified Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
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