Land & Water Conservation Grant Fund

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is seeking grant applications for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Program. The program provides funding for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Eligible applicants include municipalities, state agencies, and federally recognized Indian tribes. The maximum grant award is $1,000,000, and the minimum grant award is $50,000. The grant program is a reimbursement program, and applicants must have a successful City Council or Town Meeting vote that appropriates 100% of the total project cost. The project must be completed by December 31, 2028, to be eligible for reimbursement. Some examples of eligible projects include the acquisition of parkland, development of new parks, renovations to existing parks, development of trails in existing conservation and recreation areas, or the acquisition of conservation land. • Eligible applicants: Municipalities, state agencies, and federally recognized Indian tribes • Eligible projects: Acquisition of parkland, development of new parks, renovations to existing parks, development of trails, and acquisition of conservation land • Maximum grant award: $1,000,000 • Minimum grant award: $50,000 • Project completion deadline: December 31, 2028 • Reimbursement rate: Up to 50% of the total project cost