DEP-BWSC-NOI-FY26-Mystic River Watershed Restoration

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is seeking grant applications for projects that will restore, replace, and/or acquire the equivalent of natural resources or natural resource services relating to resources and resource services that were injured as a result of releases of fuel oil or dielectric oil associated with spills. Proposed restoration projects must benefit the Chelsea and Mill Creek, and/or the Lower Mystic River watersheds. • The total available funding for restoration projects is $128,598.04. • Eligible applicants include public entities, such as units of state or local government, and non-public entities, including individuals, partnerships, and corporations. • Projects must have a strong link to natural resources and the services they provide that were injured by the releases. • Projects must be a tangible on-the-ground restoration project, including all required components, and must restore natural resources in the geographic focus area. • Projects must be consistent with federal, state, or local law, regulation, or policies.