Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1042-ENV-ENV01-134739

Massachusetts Forest Reserves Land Acquisition Grant

Massachusetts is offering grants to help eligible organizations acquire and permanently protect forestland as forest reserves. - Government buyer: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), through the Division of Conservation Services; the Department of Conservation and Recreation and Department of Fish and Game are among EEA agencies that may use awards. - Program: FY2027 Land Acquisition for Forest Reserves Grant Program. - Eligible applicants: Qualified 501(c)(3) land-conservation organizations, municipalities, and other eligible conservation organizations, including land banks. - Funding: Reimbursement of up to 50% of eligible, documented project costs, with a maximum award of $425,000. Eligible costs may include land acquisition, surveys, recording fees, title search and certification, and up to $1,500 for baseline documentation preparation. Eligible costs related to donated property interests may also qualify. - Protection requirements: Funded land must be permanently protected, with the conservation restriction prohibiting timber harvest and active forest management while allowing natural ecological processes. Compatible passive recreation may be permitted. - Project timing: Projects may be for FY2027 or FY2028, and approved costs must be expended by the end of FY2028. - Vendors and products: No OEMs, commercial vendors, product purchases, or product part numbers are identified; this is a grant opportunity.

Description

The FY27 Land Acquisition for Forest Reserves Grant Program provides funding to eligible 501(c)(3) land-conservation organizations, municipalities, and other qualified conservation organizations for permanent protection of forest reserves. Eligible projects may involve purchasing forestland or permanently protecting it through a conservation restriction, including reimbursement for eligible due-diligence, closing, and related costs associated with donated property interests. Protected lands must restrict active forest management and timber harvest, while compatible passive recreation may be allowed. The grant reimburses up to 50% of eligible project costs, with a maximum award of $425,000; applications may cover FY27 or FY28 projects.

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