Land Conservation Assistance Grant FY2026

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is offering a grant program to assist municipalities, 501(c)(3) conservation organizations, tribal governments, conservation districts, water or fire districts, and other public water suppliers in securing services necessary to achieve property transactions that will result in the permanent protection of land. The grant will reimburse 90% of approved project expenses up to a maximum of $60,000 per applicant per grant round. Eligible projects include assistance with preparing a grant application, completing tasks necessary to advance land protection transactions, and planning for the development or renovation of a park. • Eligible applicants include municipalities, qualified 501(c)(3) conservation organizations, tribal governments, conservation districts, water or fire districts, and other public water suppliers. • Eligible projects include grant application preparation, conservation transactions, and Open Space and Recreation Plan preparation. • Funding is available on a rolling basis through April 30, 2026. • The grant program is a reimbursement program, and applicants must submit documentation of expenditure for total approved project costs. • The contract period will begin on the date EEA executes the contract, and approved project costs must be expended by June 30, 2026 or June 30, 2027.