Description
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is offering a one‑year, reimbursement‑based grant to support tree‑canopy enhancement projects in designated “burdened” areas. Eligible applicants—municipalities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes—may receive $20,000 to $100,000 to fund tree purchase, site preparation, planting, maintenance, impervious‑surface removal, public outreach, and related administrative costs (capped at 20 % of the grant). Applications must be submitted by 3 PM on November 2 2026, and the contract period runs from spring 2027 through December 31 2027.
• Eligible entities: municipalities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits (with municipal endorsement and tree‑warden support), and federally recognized tribes.
• Funding scope: tree purchase, excavation, impervious‑surface removal, pervious‑surface installation, maintenance, outreach, and up to 20 % administrative costs; equipment purchases > $10,000 prohibited.
• Reimbursement: 100 % of eligible costs, paid within 45 days of invoice receipt; no matching requirement.
• Required deliverables: detailed narrative, budget, timeline, endorsement/warden letters, and compliance with “right‑tree‑right‑place” diversity limits.
• Pre‑bid virtual info session on September 24 2026 (optional) and mandatory submission of all documents via email to the grant coordinator.