DEP-BWR-NOI-FY27-Ipswich Basin PFAS GrantANNOUNCEMENT ONLY

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is offering a grant program to support planning and implementation projects that address water supply challenges and PFAS contamination within the Ipswich River Basin. Eligible entities (public water suppliers or municipalities with a Water Management Act permit/registration) may apply for funding ranging from $100k to $450k for activities such as feasibility studies, design of PFAS‑treatment facilities, hydraulic capacity restoration, and shovel‑ready construction of water infrastructure. Applications are due Nov 6 2026, with awards expected Jan 2027 and all funded work required to be completed by June 30 2027. • Eligible applicants: public water suppliers or municipalities in the Ipswich River Basin holding a WMA permit, registration, or application. • Funding: up to $900k total; individual awards $100k–$450k (smaller awards possible). Reimbursement‑only, costs incurred July 1 2026–June 30 2027. • Scope: planning (feasibility, design, permitting, pilot studies) and implementation (construction, well replacement, PFAS‑treatment installation). • Evaluation: 100‑point scoring with emphasis on project benefit, regulatory compliance, and disadvantaged‑community status.