Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1045-BWR00-BWR01-133830

Grant Funding for Watershed Nitrogen Management Planning in Massachusetts NRNSA Watersheds

This opportunity is a grant program from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Resources, focused on supporting local government units in designated Nitrogen Sensitive Area (NRNSA) watersheds on Cape Cod. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), Bureau of Water Resources - Part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs - Purpose and Scope: - Funding for planning and implementation activities related to watershed management for nitrogen pollution - Supports completion of Watershed Management Plans, Watershed Permit applications, or De Minimis Load applications - Only planning-phase work is eligible; construction and facility upgrades are excluded - Eligibility and Priorities: - Open to Massachusetts municipalities, districts, or regional authorities with NRNSA-designated watersheds - Preference for projects benefiting Disadvantaged Communities - Funding Details: - Total available funding: up to $830,000 - Individual grant awards: $20,000 to $350,000 - No matching funds required (encouraged but not mandatory) - Up to 5% of grant funds may be used for administrative or overhead costs - Reimbursement based on actual eligible expenses - Period of Performance: - Covers work conducted during Massachusetts State Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) - Extensions may be considered for completion of performance - Notable Requirements: - Ownership of purchased equipment or resources remains with the grantee - Larger projects may be considered if the funded portion is completed within the period of performance

Description

This solicitation is a grant announcement by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Resources. It offers a non-statewide grant opportunity focused on watershed management planning related to nitrogen pollution. Eligible applicants are Local Government Units with a designated Nitrogen Sensitive Area watershed. The grant supports planning activities for Watershed Permit or De Minimis Load applications addressing nitrogen pollution. The total funding available is up to $830,000, with individual awards ranging from $20,000 to $350,000. A pre-application meeting will be held via Zoom on October 6, 2026, and responses are due by October 26, 2026.

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