Description
This grant program funds municipal projects that improve water quality, restore habitats, and support the Buzzards Bay Comprehensive Conservation & Management Plan. Eligible municipalities within the Buzzards Bay watershed can apply for projects ranging from storm‑water facility design and construction to wetlands restoration, boat‑pump‑out facility construction, and land preservation. Awards are sub‑grants up to $375,000 per project (maximum $400,000 per municipality) with a contract period of roughly 11 months (Feb 2027 – Dec 2027). No matching funds are required, but leveraged contributions may be reported. The solicitation is open electronically from 19 Oct 2026 to 8 Dec 2026.
• Funding categories include feasibility studies, BMP design/construction, MS4 compliance, nutrient‑removal retrofits, habitat restoration, boat‑pump‑out facilities, and permanent land preservation.
• Projects must be principally located in the watershed and demonstrate measurable water‑quality benefits; EJ‑focused projects receive scoring bonuses.
• The grant is administered by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, with Sarah Williams as the municipal grants coordinator.