Massachusetts Community Biodiversity Grants

The Community Biodiversity Grants program supports local efforts to protect and restore biodiversity everywhere.

The Massachusetts Biodiversity Goals establish an ambitious, whole-of-government approach to rebuild biodiversity and invest in nature to sustain our health and well-being, food security, economy, and way of life. The plan sets four key goals—Protect, Restore, Sustain, and Connect—each with specific strategies for action for 2030, 2040, and 2050. 

The Community Biodiversity Grants program seeks proposals for projects that drive on-the-ground progress towards the Biodiversity Goals. The program will award grants between $20,000 and $150,000 to support biodiversity conservation and bring nature to every neighborhood.

• Who is eligible? Eligible applicants include public and non-public entities, such as municipalities, state agencies, non-profit organizations, tribal governments, museums, and academic institutions. 
• What type of projects are eligible? Examples include, but are not limited to: biodiversity monitoring, building pollinator gardens, community gardens, micro forests, and food forests, biodiversity friendly improvements to the built environment, and participatory science, educational programs, and public art or natural history exhibits focused on the biodiversity in Massachusetts. See the Request for Responses (RFR) for details.
• When are applications due? Applications are due by June 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
• When will awards be announced? Awards will be announced in Fall 2026.
• When do projects need to be completed? Projects or phases of projects must be completed on or before June 30, 2027.