The State of Massachusetts has announced that $4 million is available for a pilot round of funding for final design and construction grants to communities for the dredging of freshwater lakes, ponds, rivers, streams and drinking water reservoirs, as well as dredging required for the removal of municipal dams. The most competitive applications will focus on projects that are advanced in design and permitting and provide public benefit through restoration or improvement of drinking water storage, recreational boating, ecosystem health and/or hazard mitigation such as dam removal.
Depending on the type of project, grants will range from a maximum of $300,000 to $2.5 million. While no match is required for the grant, the review panel will consider and weigh an applicant’s commitment of non-state funds and the size of that match.
Communities interested in applying are encouraged to attend an online meeting on January 23, beginning at 12 p.m.
Applications are due on March 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m., utilizing the state’s grant portal.
Contact Capital Strategic Solutions for more information and for assistance with your application.
Capital Strategic Solutions assists our clients with researching grant opportunities and obtaining grant funding each year by crafting compelling applications and identifying ways to scale effective programs. We offer a full variety of grant writing, management and technical assistance services customized to the needs of our clients. Our team is skilled at overseeing the entire grant lifecycle process, from proposal to closing, including pre-award management, approval process, tracking payments, reviewing budgets, producing relevant reports and post-award contract compliance.
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