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FY25 Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity (LAND) Grant Program

$500,000
Closed
Grant Description

The FY25 LAND Grant Program, managed by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), offers financial assistance to Massachusetts municipal conservation and agriculture commissions. The program supports the acquisition of conservation land to enhance outdoor recreation, conserve natural resources, and address climate change impacts. Eligible projects include purchases of land or conservation restrictions, and all properties acquired under this program are required to be open to the public for passive recreation. Grant renwed every year

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - $500,000

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Yes - Municipal expenditure for the total project cost is required. The program reimburses 52% to 70% of eligible costs based on the municipality's equalized valuation per capita decile rank.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Exclusive - see details
City or township governments
County governments

Additional Requirements

Exclusive - see details: municipal conservation or agricultural commissions with an up-to-date Open Space and Recreation Plan.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

July 11, 2024

Contact Information

Grantor

Vanessa Farny

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Categories
Environment
Natural Resources
Recreation

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