DFG Community Biodiversity Grants

The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is seeking grant proposals for community-led projects that support the implementation of the Massachusetts Biodiversity Goals. The grants will be awarded to eligible organizations to further the goals of protecting, restoring, sustaining, and connecting biodiversity in Massachusetts. The grant opportunity is open to public and non-public entities, such as municipalities, state agencies, non-profit organizations, tribal governments, museums, or academic institutions. The proposed projects must be completed on or before June 30, 2027. The grants will range from $20,000 to $150,000, and the total funding available is up to $1.25 million. • Eligible projects will fall under one or more of the Biodiversity Goals, including protect, restore, sustain, and connect. • Eligible project types include biodiversity assessments, habitat improvement/restoration projects, educational tools, and museum exhibits. • Projects must have a public benefit and demonstrate a benefit to biodiversity. • A proposed budget and final report are required, and grantees must provide a list of state or local permits and timeline associated with those permits. • The application deadline is June 24, 2026, and the estimated contract start date is October 15, 2026.