Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The Community Biodiversity Grants Program seeks proposals for projects, including pollinator gardens, that drive on-the-ground progress toward the state’s Biodiversity Conservation Goals.
The Community Biodiversity Grants Program seeks proposals for projects that drive on-the-ground progress toward the state’s Biodiversity Conservation Goals.
The program, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, will award grants of between $20,000 and $150,000 to support local efforts to protect and restore biodiversity and bring nature to every neighborhood.
The application deadline is June 24.
Eligible applicants include public and non-public entities, such as municipalities, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, museums, and academic institutions.
Examples of eligible projects include: biodiversity monitoring, building pollinator gardens, community gardens, microforests and food forests, biodiversity-friendly improvements to the built environment, and participatory science, educational programs, and public art or natural history exhibits focused on biodiversity in Massachusetts.
Awards will be announced this fall 2026, and projects or phases of projects must be completed by June 30, 2027.
The Community Biodiversity Grants Program application, and program information, is available online.