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Notice of Intent - FY27 Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association

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BD-26-1046-DER-FWE01-128569State & Local

Submission Closed05/08/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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The Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) intends to award Best Value Grants totaling up to $100,000 to the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association (CCCGA) to support the Cranberry Bog Restoration Program (CBRP). This funding aims to advance key project priorities within the CBRP, reflecting DER's commitment to ecological restoration efforts in the region. The notice was posted on April 24, 2026, and responses to the solicitation are due by May 8, 2026. This grant opportunity falls under the FY27 cycle and is managed by DER's office located in Boston, Massachusetts. The contract, identified by solicitation number BD-26-1046-DER-FWE01-128569, is designed to provide the CCCGA with financial resources necessary to further environmental restoration goals associated with cranberry bogs. The primary contact for this solicitation is Kacey Ruderman, serving as the purchaser for the project. The notice and additional information are accessible through the Massachusetts Commbuys procurement platform.

General Info

Massachusetts awards Cape Cod Cranberry Growers $100,000 for Cranberry Bog Restoration Program.

Agency

Massachusetts → DER - Division of Ecological RestorationView Agency

NAICS

813312 - Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations View NAICS

Place of Performance

Floor Boston, MA, 02114, US

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NONE

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CCCGA NOI FY27.pdf

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PhaseClosed

PostedApr 24

Solicitation

Response DeadlineMay 8

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Submission Closed

05/08/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyMassachusetts → DER - Division of Ecological Restoration

Contacts1 person available

OfficeFloor Boston, MA, 02114, US

Organization / Agency

Massachusetts → DER - Division of Ecological Restoration

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Office AddressFloor Boston, MA, 02114, US

Contacts

Kacey RudermanPurchaser

Full Description

Notice of Intent to Award Best Value Grants ("Notice") in the amount of up to $100,000 to the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association (CCCGA). This grant will provide financial support to advance DER's Cranberry Bog Restoration Program (CBRP) project priorities.