Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program FY 27

The Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2027 is an open market solicitation issued by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. This reimbursement program provides grants ranging from $50,000 to $1,000,000 to municipalities, certain state agencies, and federally recognized Indian tribes for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Applications must be submitted electronically via the Grant Management System and as a double-sided hard copy postmarked by January 5, 2027. Projects resulting from this solicitation have an estimated start date of December 14, 2027, and must be completed by December 31, 2029. Eligible applicants must provide specific documentation, including an application form, a project boundary map, a USGS Locus Map, and a Municipal Open Space and Recreation Plan where applicable. Acquisition projects require appraisal reports from Certified General appraisers by March 1, 2027. All projects must comply with the Build America, Buy America Act and strict non-discrimination mandates under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Additionally, projects must address safety hazards, such as burying overhead power lines. Invoicing is managed through EEA Finance, with payments issued upon reimbursement of paid invoices.