Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1020-DCRCU-DC250-135070

Massachusetts DCR MassTrails Grants for Trail and Shared-Use Path Projects

Massachusetts DCR is offering matching grants for recreational trails and shared-use pathways across the Commonwealth. - Government buyer: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), through the DCR Contracts Unit; based in Boston, Suffolk County. - Opportunity: MassTrails grants support eligible Massachusetts trail projects. Eligible applicants include municipalities, nonprofits, federally or state-recognized Native nations, state departments, and federal agencies. - Eligible project work: Planning and development; design, engineering, and permitting; new trail construction; maintenance and restoration; trailhead and trailside amenities; trail-related equipment; and, in limited cases, easement or property acquisition. Supported trail types include shared-use paths, pedestrian trails, off-road motorized trails, and other recreational trails. - Funding and match: Awards start at $5,000 and may reach $500,000 for certain high-priority projects; some federally funded projects have a lower maximum. Applicants must provide a match of at least 20% of total project costs. Funding sources include Commonwealth Trails and the federally funded Recreational Trails Program. - Notable requirements: Projects should address accessibility, safety, public access, community engagement, readiness, connectivity, and environmental and cultural resource considerations. Landowner permissions and supporting materials are required. Equipment costing $5,000 or more per unit requires documentation of three bids and must be dedicated to trail construction or maintenance. - Products and vendors: No specific products, part numbers, quantities, OEMs, or vendors are identified. Equipment purchases may be included in eligible project budgets. - Budget categories: Project staff; unskilled volunteer labor; professional or pro bono volunteer services; survey, permitting, design, construction, and other consultant or subcontracted services; materials; and equipment.

Description

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is offering MassTrails grant funds to eligible municipalities, nonprofit organizations, federally or state-recognized Native nations, and state and federal agencies. Grants support development, design, engineering, permitting, construction, and maintenance of recreational trails, shared-use pathways, and trail amenities in Massachusetts. Funding comes from Commonwealth Trails and the federal Recreational Trails Program, and requires a minimum match of 20% of total project costs. Applications are due February 1, 2027, at 11:59 p.m.; the notice describes award limits that vary by project and funding source.

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