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GrantMassachusetts FY2027 Land Acquisition for Forest Reserves Grants (Up to $425,000; February 18, 2027)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingFY2027 Massachusetts Forest Reserves program: maximum grant award $425,000 per applicant (unless increased at the EEA Secretary's discretion). Grants reimburse up to 50% of eligible project costs. Overall FY2027 statewide competition funding pool is not published in the official materials reviewed. No program pool substituted for the individual award.

DeadlineFebruary 18, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. (Massachusetts official application page). The source does not expressly specify a time zone. FY2027 grant round and COMMBUYS opportunity BD-27-1042-ENV-ENV01-134739.

Required next actionReview the Massachusetts FY2027 Forest Reserves Grant bid document and the application guidance, then establish an EEA Grant Management System applicant account. Prepare an eligible forestland acquisition or permanent conservation-restriction proposal with appraisals, project budget, maps, authorized signatory letter, municipality vote if applicable, and Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program comments. Submit electronically by February 18, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. (time zone not specified).

Current statusOpen — Massachusetts FY2027 Land Acquisition for Forest Reserves grant competition. Solicitation posted October 22, 2026. Applications due February 18, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Official FY2027 documents and current agency application page control.Source verificationOctober 29, 2026 (official FY2027 Forest Reserves bid excerpts, Massachusetts EEA program application instructions and current COMMBUYS listing). Full RFR document inspection still required before protected approval.Tracked applicant typesGovernmental Entity, Nonprofit Organization

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Eligibility

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Strategic Alignment

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Funding Potential

Available dollars, allowable uses, match burden and the amount that can realistically support the project.

Actionability

Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.

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