Description
The FY27 NRNSA Grant Program provides funding to Massachusetts local government units to support planning and early‑implementation activities that enable the development and submission of Watershed Management Plans, Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plans, or De Minimis Load applications within designated Nitrogen Sensitive Areas. Funding is awarded on a competitive basis, with typical awards ranging from $20,000 to $350,000, and must be spent on eligible activities by June 30 2027. Applicants must be LGUs that own or serve a watershed designated as an NRNSA and must submit a detailed application by the October 26 2026 deadline.
• Eligible work includes nitrogen‑load assessments, modeling, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and preparation of permit applications.
• Ineligible activities include new sewer construction, upgrades to existing wastewater‑treatment plants that are not fully permitted, and routine operation/maintenance.
• Preference is given to projects that benefit Disadvantaged Communities, with a tiered scoring system based on Adjusted Per‑Capita Income.
• Applications require a completed narrative (max 15 pages), budget table, alternative W‑9, and must be emailed directly to the primary contact.