Interested in acquiring land for conservation or recreation purposes, building a new park, renovating an existing park, or doing trail work? The Massachusetts Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program may be right for you.
Donor Name: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/23/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000,000
Details:
The Federal Land & Water Conservation Fund provides up to 50% of the total project cost for the acquisition, development, and renovation of:
- Parks
- Trails
- Conservation areas
The National Park Service requires the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to complete a Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) every five years to remain eligible for funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant program. Since the program was established in 1965, more than $100,000,000 has been awarded statewide to projects in every county in the state for the acquisition of conservation and park land, development of new parks, or renovation of existing parks.
Funding Information
- The LWCF program is a reimbursement program.
- Please note that LWCF grants have a maximum 50% reimbursement rate with a maximum $1,000,000 and minimum $50,000 grant request.
Eligibility Criteria
- Municipalities that have an up-to-date Open Space and Recreation Plan
- Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Department of Fish and Game
- Massachusetts federally recognized tribes (Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head – Aquinnah)
Eligible Projects
- Eligible projects include:
- Acquisition of parkland or conservation land
- Creation of new parks
- Renovations to existing parks
- Development of trails.
For more information, visit EEA.
