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Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game has announced a new grant opportunity — the Community Biodiversity Grants Program — which seeks proposals for projects that drive on-the-ground progress toward the state’s Biodiversity Conservation Goals.
The program will award grants of $20,000 to $200,000 to support local efforts to protect and restore biodiversity and bring nature to every neighborhood.
The application deadline is Dec. 26.
Eligible applicants include public and non-public entities, such as municipalities, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, museums, and academic institutions. Partnerships between eligible grantees and private organizations are welcome.
Examples of eligible projects include: biodiversity monitoring; habitat protection and stewardship; restoration; enhancing wildlife corridors; building pollinator gardens, community gardens, rain gardens, micro forests, and food forests; and participatory science, educational programs, and public art or natural history exhibits focused on the biodiversity in Massachusetts.
Projects or phases of projects must be completed before June 30, 2026.