Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition NOI

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is publishing a notice of its intent to make a Best Value Grant Award in the amount of $200,000 to the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition (MLTC). The grant aims to provide outreach and technical services to update the Commonwealth's Open Space and Outdoor Recreation Geographic Information Systems (GIS) dataset related to conserved property held by non-profit and municipal entities in Massachusetts. The services will include managing an effort to update the GIS dataset, developing an outreach plan, and providing education to the land trust community. The grant duration is approximately 6 months, with the possibility of extension through June 30, 2027. Key aspects of the grant include: • Updating the Open Space and Outdoor Recreation GIS dataset • Developing an outreach plan to communicate with the Massachusetts land trust community • Providing education to the land trust community on Open Space GIS data requirements • Assisting land trusts in completing forms and compiling related documents • Reviewing and advising on parcel-specific data in the Open Space and Outdoor Recreation dataset • Managing related maps, deeds, and other information and files • Establishing effective working relationships with EEA staff, conservation partners, and the public