Department of Agricultural Resources - Climate Smart Agriculture Programs CSAP Round II Environmental Resiliency Grant FY2027 - AGR-CSAPII-ERG-FY27
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | Commonwealth of MassachusettsState · Suite 500 Boston, MA- Due
- Nov 24, 2026
- 9 days left
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
- Primary contact
- Laura J. Maul
- (857) 507-5972
The 30-second brief
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources seeks grant proposals from eligible agricultural operations for reimbursement grant funds to implement targeted capital improvements that protect natural resources, improve environmental performance, increase climate resilience, and reduce agricultural energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Funding is available up to $50,000 per agricultural operation with a mandatory 20% cash match. Eligible projects include equipment and infrastructure across categories such as soil health and reduced tillage, water conservation and irrigation efficiency, water collection and storage, nutrient management, manure management, livestock management and water protection, agricultural energy efficiency, and extreme heat protection. All awarded projects must be fully completed and invoiced by June 30, 2027. Applications are due by November 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM via the online submission portal. Written questions are due by November 12, 2026. Evaluation criteria include project need and change, environmental and resilience benefits, measurable outcomes, and readiness and feasibility.
Drip irrigation, Micro-irrigation, Irrigation controllers, Automated valves, Soil-moisture sensors, VFDs for irrigation pumps, Replacement irrigation pumps, Rainwater/roof-water collection, Agricultural water-storage tanks, Tailwater recovery equipment, Irrigation-water recycling/reuse equipment, Rate-controlled fertilizer spreader, Variable-rate fertilizer applicator, Side-dress applicator, Fertilizer injection/fertigation equipment, Rate-controlled manure spreader, Manure injection/incorporation equipment, Manure separator, Manure-storage improvement, Permanent cross-fencing for managed/rotational grazing, Livestock exclusion fencing, Permanent livestock water lines, Troughs, Tanks, Pumps, Solar livestock-water pumps, Heavy-use-area stabilization, Barnyard stabilization, Stabilized watering/feeding areas, Clean-water diversions, Runoff collection/conveyance, Agricultural stream crossings, Water-control structures, High-efficiency motors, Dairy plate coolers/pre-coolers, High-efficiency dairy vacuum pumps, Heat-recovery equipment, Greenhouse thermal curtains/screens, High-efficiency greenhouse heating, Greenhouse heating/ventilation controls, Maple reverse-osmosis systems, High-efficiency maple evaporators, Permanent livestock shade structures, Livestock cooling/ventilating equipment, Agricultural misting/cooling equipment, Specialty-crop shade structures, No-till drill, No-till planter, Strip/zone-till equipment, No-till transplanter, Cover-crop seeder, Interseeder, Roller crimper, Specialized attachments that convert existing equipment to reduced/no-till
Project Need & Change - 25%, Environmental/Resilience Benefit - 35%, Measurable Outcomes - 20%, Readiness & Feasibility - 20%
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Summary
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources seeks grant proposals from eligible agricultural operations for reimbursement grant funds to implement targeted capital improvements that protect natural resources, improve environmental performance, increase climate resilience, and reduce agricultural energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Funding is available up to $50,000 per agricultural operation with a mandatory 20% cash match. Eligible projects include equipment and infrastructure across categories such as soil health and reduced tillage, water conservation and irrigation efficiency, water collection and storage, nutrient management, manure management, livestock management and water protection, agricultural energy efficiency, and extreme heat protection. All awarded projects must be fully completed and invoiced by June 30, 2027. Applications are due by November 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM via the online submission portal. Written questions are due by November 12, 2026. Evaluation criteria include project need and change, environmental and resilience benefits, measurable outcomes, and readiness and feasibility.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Project Need & Change - 25%
- Environmental/Resilience Benefit - 35%
- Measurable Outcomes - 20%
- Readiness & Feasibility - 20%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
54- Drip irrigation
- Micro-irrigation
- Irrigation controllers
- Automated valves
- Soil-moisture sensors
- VFDs for irrigation pumps
- Replacement irrigation pumps
- Rainwater/roof-water collection
- Agricultural water-storage tanks
- Tailwater recovery equipment
- Irrigation-water recycling/reuse equipment
- Rate-controlled fertilizer spreader
- Variable-rate fertilizer applicator
- Side-dress applicator
- Fertilizer injection/fertigation equipment
- Rate-controlled manure spreader
- Manure injection/incorporation equipment
- Manure separator
- Manure-storage improvement
- Permanent cross-fencing for managed/rotational grazing
- Livestock exclusion fencing
- Permanent livestock water lines
- Troughs
- Tanks
- Pumps
- Solar livestock-water pumps
- Heavy-use-area stabilization
- Barnyard stabilization
- Stabilized watering/feeding areas
- Clean-water diversions
- Runoff collection/conveyance
- Agricultural stream crossings
- Water-control structures
- High-efficiency motors
- Dairy plate coolers/pre-coolers
- High-efficiency dairy vacuum pumps
- Heat-recovery equipment
- Greenhouse thermal curtains/screens
- High-efficiency greenhouse heating
- Greenhouse heating/ventilation controls
- Maple reverse-osmosis systems
- High-efficiency maple evaporators
- Permanent livestock shade structures
- Livestock cooling/ventilating equipment
- Agricultural misting/cooling equipment
- Specialty-crop shade structures
- No-till drill
- No-till planter
- Strip/zone-till equipment
- No-till transplanter
- Cover-crop seeder
- Interseeder
- Roller crimper
- Specialized attachments that convert existing equipment to reduced/no-till
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Budget
- Quotes
- Lease Agreement
- Submit to
- www.mass.gov/how-to/climate-smart-agriculture-grant-programs-csap
- Scope location
- Boston, MA
- Reported agency
- Department of Agricultural Resources
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | Commonwealth of Massachusetts?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 24, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: www.mass.gov/how-to/climate-smart-agriculture-grant-programs-csap. For questions, contact Laura J. Maul.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | Commonwealth of Massachusetts in MA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Laura J. Maul at (857) 507-5972. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Drip irrigation, Micro-irrigation, Irrigation controllers, Automated valves, Soil-moisture sensors, VFDs for irrigation pumps, Replacement irrigation pumps, Rainwater/roof-water collection, Agricultural water-storage tanks, Tailwater recovery equipment, Irrigation-water recycling/reuse equipment, Ra. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Project Need & Change - 25%, Environmental/Resilience Benefit - 35%, Measurable Outcomes - 20%, Readiness & Feasibility - 20%" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | Commonwealth of Massachusetts?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 24, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Budget, Quotes, Lease Agreement. Review the full document from Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Boston, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
