Description
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is offering a grant to support tribal governments and eligible partners in acquiring land or perpetual conservation restrictions (CR, APR, or WPR) to preserve ancestral lands and natural resources. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts‑based tribal governments, qualified nonprofit conservation organizations, municipalities, and other entities that collaborate with a tribal government. Funding may cover up to $500,000 for land acquisition or restriction purchases and $50,000 for due‑diligence on gifted assets, reimbursed at up to 100 % of eligible costs. Applicants must submit a complete application by the deadline, include required documentation, and be prepared to record the restriction or convey the land under a charitable‑trust obligation.
• Financial assistance up to $500k for land or restriction purchases (plus $50k for due‑diligence).
• Open to tribal governments, 501(c)(3) conservation nonprofits, municipalities, and other collaborators.
• Requires a perpetual conservation restriction or charitable‑trust obligation; all costs must be incurred by mid‑2027 or mid‑2028.
• Evaluation based on organizational strength, restoration impact, biodiversity, climate resilience, stewardship planning, and supporting documentation.
• Application due Dec 17 2026; award anticipated Feb 1 2027; contract start mid‑Feb 2027.