Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs - Drinking Water Supply Protection FY26 Grant - BD-26-1042-ENV-ENV01-124002 (2026)
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs | Commonwealth of MassachusettsState · Boston, MA- Due
- Apr 13, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 5, 2026
- Primary contact
- Vanessa Farny
- (617) 626-1000
The 30-second brief
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs issues the FY 2026 Drinking Water Supply Protection (DWSP) Grant Program, BD-26-1042-ENV-ENV01-124002, to provide financial assistance for purchasing land in Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)-approved drinking water supply protection areas or estimated protection areas for future water supply wells and reservoirs. Eligible projects include the purchase of land in fee simple, Conservation Restriction (CR), or Watershed Preservation Restriction (WPR). Maximum reimbursement is 60% of approved project costs up to $350,000. Eligible applicants are municipalities, municipal water suppliers, water districts, and fire districts. The application deadline is April 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM, submitted online via the EEA Grant Management System. An information session is scheduled for February 11, 2026 via MS Teams.
Project quality – 76 points, Resource management – 18 points, Demographics – 11 points, Drought Management Plan – up to 2 bonus points
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Summary
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs issues the FY 2026 Drinking Water Supply Protection (DWSP) Grant Program, BD-26-1042-ENV-ENV01-124002, to provide financial assistance for purchasing land in Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)-approved drinking water supply protection areas or estimated protection areas for future water supply wells and reservoirs.
Eligible projects include the purchase of land in fee simple, Conservation Restriction (CR), or Watershed Preservation Restriction (WPR). Maximum reimbursement is 60% of approved project costs up to $350,000. Eligible applicants are municipalities, municipal water suppliers, water districts, and fire districts. The application deadline is April 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM, submitted online via the EEA Grant Management System. An information session is scheduled for February 11, 2026 via MS Teams.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Project quality – 76 points
- Resource management – 18 points
- Demographics – 11 points
- Drought Management Plan – up to 2 bonus points
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Completed application form
- Appraisal report
- Letter authorizing project manager
- Copy of municipal or board of water commissioners vote
- Project narrative
- Map(s) identifying parcel(s)
- Massachusetts Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program (NHESP) letter
- Draft Conservation Restriction
- Submit to
- https://greenhub.appianportals.com/applicants-portal/page/grantee-portal
- Scope location
- Boston, MA
- Reported agency
- Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs | Commonwealth of Massachusetts?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 13, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://greenhub.appianportals.com/applicants-portal/page/grantee-portal. For questions, contact Vanessa Farny.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs | 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?
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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 Vanessa Farny at (617) 626-1000. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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 quality – 76 points, Resource management – 18 points, Demographics – 11 points, Drought Management Plan – up to 2 bonus points" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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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: Completed application form, Appraisal report, Letter authorizing project manager, Copy of municipal or board of water commissioners vote, Project narrative, Map(s) identifying parcel(s), Massachusetts. Review the full document from Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs | Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the complete list.
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This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Boston, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.