Funding Opportunities
Grants & Funding for Massachusetts Landowners
State, federal, agricultural, and conservation programs may offer funding opportunities for qualifying Massachusetts landowners. This page is an educational resource — not a guarantee of eligibility or funding.
Important: MA Land Pros does not guarantee that any landowner will qualify for any program listed here. Program availability, funding levels, and eligibility requirements change. This information is educational only. Verify current program details with the administering agency or a qualified professional before making decisions.
Programs, funding levels, and eligibility requirements change frequently. MA Land Pros can help you identify programs that may be worth investigating for your specific property and situation. Always verify current program details with the administering agency or a qualified professional.
Farm Improvement & Agricultural Grants
MA Department of Agricultural Resources
Massachusetts Farm Viability Enhancement Program
Provides grants to Massachusetts farms to improve long-term viability. Funded farms develop business plans and receive grants to implement improvements. Competitive program with periodic application cycles.
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
USDA EQIP — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers to implement conservation practices. Covers a wide range of practices including soil health, water management, and livestock facilities.
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
USDA RCPP — Regional Conservation Partnership Program
Partners with agricultural and conservation organizations to deliver conservation assistance to producers and landowners. Projects are locally driven and vary by region.
Conservation & Land Preservation Funding
National Park Service / MA Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
Federal program that provides grants to states and localities for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Administered in Massachusetts through the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
USDA ACEP — Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
Helps landowners, land trusts, and other entities protect, restore, and enhance wetlands, grasslands, and working farms and forests through conservation easements.
MA Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
Massachusetts Conservation Land Tax Credit
Provides a state income tax credit for donations of conservation restrictions or land to qualifying conservation organizations. Credit is based on a percentage of the donated value.
Forestry Programs
USDA Forest Service / MA Department of Conservation & Recreation
USDA Forest Stewardship Program
Provides technical and financial assistance to private forest landowners to develop and implement forest stewardship plans. Helps landowners manage their forests for multiple objectives.
USDA Forest Service
Forest Legacy Program
Protects environmentally important private forest lands threatened by conversion to non-forest uses. Purchases conservation easements or land from willing sellers.
Cranberry Industry Programs
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Cranberry Bog Renovation Assistance
NRCS has periodically offered assistance for cranberry bog renovation and water management improvements. Program availability and funding vary. Contact your local NRCS office for current opportunities.
Various — MA Division of Ecological Restoration, NRCS
Cranberry Bog Restoration Programs
Programs supporting the restoration of former cranberry bogs to wetland habitat may be available through state and federal agencies. Eligibility and funding vary significantly by property.
Water Management & Environmental Restoration
EPA / MA Department of Environmental Protection
Section 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Program
Provides grants for projects that reduce nonpoint source water pollution. Agricultural and land management projects that improve water quality may be eligible.
MA Division of Ecological Restoration
Wetlands Restoration Programs
The Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration supports wetland, river, and coastal habitat restoration projects. Landowners with degraded wetlands or former agricultural wetlands may be eligible for technical and financial assistance.
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
USDA Rural Development
USDA REAP — Rural Energy for America Program
Provides grants and loan guarantees to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. Farms and agricultural operations may be eligible.
Mass Save / Utility Companies
Mass Save Agricultural Programs
Mass Save offers energy efficiency programs that may benefit farm and agricultural operations. Rebates and incentives for energy-efficient equipment and building improvements may be available.
Talk With a Land Specialist
MA Land Pros can help you identify programs that may be worth investigating for your specific property.