Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1042-ENV-ENV01-134023

Massachusetts grant funding for drought resilience and water efficiency projects

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is offering reimbursement grants for projects that improve water efficiency and drought resilience across Massachusetts communities. - Government buyer: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), ENV - Executive Office Groups. - Opportunity: Drought Resiliency and Water Efficiency Grant Program; eligible applicants include municipalities, public water suppliers, nonprofit organizations, public schools, colleges and universities, and regional planning agencies. Partnerships and regional projects are encouraged. - Funding: Target awards are up to $50,000 per project. This is a reimbursement grant, so payment depends on documented eligible expenses. - Eligible work: Water-loss control and leak detection; water conservation and efficient fixtures; irrigation improvements and drought-resilient landscaping; and drought-management planning. Eligible costs may include professional services, software and training, equipment, landscape materials, outreach, residential water-saving incentives, and planning or measurement tools. - Notable requirements: Projects should demonstrate measurable impact, with regional collaboration and lasting, transferable results preferred. Applications require a project narrative, budget, schedule, site map, and applicable cost estimates or vendor quotes. Recipients must provide progress and final reports and present project results. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or specific vendors are identified. No specific products or part numbers are requested.

Description

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is seeking proposals for its Drought Resiliency and Water Efficiency Grant Program. The reimbursement program funds projects that reduce indoor and outdoor water use, improve water loss control, and strengthen drought management and planning in Massachusetts communities and public water systems. Eligible applicants include municipalities, public water suppliers, nonprofit organizations, public schools, colleges and universities, and regional planning agencies; regional partnerships are encouraged. Target awards are up to $50,000 per project, and funded project work must be completed by June 30, 2027.

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