Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-26-1002-1003-001-125775

MDAR SARA Program Grants for Stewardship & Restoration on APR-Protected Farmland

This opportunity from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) invites applications for the FY27 Stewardship Assistance & Restoration on Agricultural Preservation Restrictions (APRs) Program (SARA): - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) - Program Overview: - Grant program supporting stewardship and restoration activities on farmland protected by APR agreements - Aims to maintain and restore agricultural lands under preservation - Products/Services Requested: - Submission of grant applications for stewardship and restoration projects - Anticipated award of 10 grants - Eligibility & Requirements: - Open to eligible small businesses under the Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) - No specific OEMs or vendors required, as this is a grant opportunity - Notable Details: - Focus on projects that enhance the viability and sustainability of APR-protected farmland - Applicants must comply with program terms and conditions - Place of Performance: - Projects to be performed on APR-protected agricultural lands within Massachusetts

Description

This solicitation is for the MDAR GRANT FY27, specifically the Stewardship Assistance & Restoration on APRs Program (SARA). It is issued by the Department of Agricultural Resources in Massachusetts and aims to provide grants related to stewardship assistance and restoration activities on Agricultural Preservation Restrictions (APRs). The program supports efforts to maintain and restore agricultural lands under preservation agreements. Interested parties must respond by April 14, 2026.

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