Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
Applications are available for the Stormwater MS4 Municipal Assistance Grant Program administered by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
The program kicked off in 2017 in response to requirements of the Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permits issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2016.
The grant program’s goal is to reduce stormwater pollution and assist groups of cities and towns with expanding their efforts to meet the MS4 requirements.
A pre-application meeting for interested applicants will be held on Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. To register, contact Courtney Starling at [email protected] with “FY 2026 MS4 Pre-Application Meeting Details” in the subject line.
Entities representing two or more municipalities subject to the 2016 Small MS4 General Permit are eligible to apply. This includes municipalities, regional planning agencies, stormwater coalitions, and nonprofit organizations.
Awards may range from $50,000 to $75,000 per application, with $250,000 available at the time of posting.
The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Oct. 3.
More information, including the grant program’s FY26 Notice of Grant Opportunity and Request for Response, can be found on MassDEP’s grants and financial assistance website for watersheds and water quality.