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

Grant Funding for Watershed Nitrogen Management Planning in Massachusetts NRNSA Watersheds

**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Respond By:** October 27, 2026
**Identifier:** BD-27-1045-BWR00-BWR01-133830
**NAICS:** 924110

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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