The Drinking Water Supply Protection Grant Program provides financial assistance for the purchase of land in existing Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)-approved drinking water supply protection areas, or land in estimated protection areas for identified and planned future water supply wells or reservoirs.
Donor Name: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 04/13/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) protects, conserves, and restores the natural resources of the Commonwealth. This grant provides funds to assist in protecting and conserving the quality and quantity of public drinking water supply sources in the Commonwealth. This is a reimbursement program.
Funding Information
Maximum reimbursement available: 60% of approved project costs up to $350,000 unless increased at the discretion of the Secretary.
Grant Period
June 30, 2026 for 2026 awards, June 30, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
This bid is open to municipalities, municipal water suppliers and to water districts and fire districts duly established by law.
For more information, visit EEA.
