Notice of Funding Opportunity - Regional Restoration Partnership Program Grant FY27

The Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Regional Restoration Partnership Program Grant FY27, issued by the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration (DER), invites applications for funding aimed at enhancing ecological restoration capacity through regional partnerships. This solicitation, identified by BD-26-1046-DER-FWE01-124722, was posted on January 23, 2026, with a response deadline of March 20, 2026. The program targets State, Local, Education, and other government entities (SLED) and seeks to support comprehensive restoration efforts that strengthen collaboration among regional stakeholders. The funding opportunity emphasizes a partnership-driven approach where eligible applicants work collectively to implement ecological restoration projects that address regional priorities. The accompanying FAQ document provides detailed guidance regarding program objectives, eligibility criteria, and the nature of partnerships that the DER seeks to fund. It clarifies that the program is designed to build and sustain regional restoration capacity, encouraging entities to form durable partnerships to maximize ecological outcomes. The DER supports various stages of partnership development and project implementation, ensuring a collaborative, regionally coordinated restoration strategy. Interested applicants can find further information and submit responses via the provided Commonwealth purchasing portal, with direct contact available through the primary purchaser, Anthony Lucivero, at the DER office in Boston.