Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs - Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity LAND RFR Grant - FY27LAND0010 (2026)
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs | Commonwealth of MassachusettsState · Boston, MA- Due
- Jul 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 11, 2026
- Primary contact
- Vanessa Farny
- (857) 330-1978
The 30-second brief
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs issues the FY 2027 Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity (LAND) Grant Program (Bid BD-26-1042-ENV-ENV01-126325, Project # FY27LAND0010) to assist municipal conservation and agriculture commissions in acquiring interests in land for conservation and passive outdoor recreation. Eligible projects include land purchase in fee simple or purchase of a Conservation Restriction (CR). Grants provide reimbursement ranging from 52% to 70% of total eligible costs, up to a maximum award of $425,000 per municipality. Applications are due by July 9, 2026, at 11:59 pm via the EEA Grant Management System. Required project elements include an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP), certified town meeting or city council votes, appraisals, and compliance with Article 97 conservation restrictions.
Demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of applicant community (40%), Quality of project in meeting program priorities (60%)
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Summary
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs issues the FY 2027 Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity (LAND) Grant Program (Bid BD-26-1042-ENV-ENV01-126325, Project # FY27LAND0010) to assist municipal conservation and agriculture commissions in acquiring interests in land for conservation and passive outdoor recreation.
Eligible projects include land purchase in fee simple or purchase of a Conservation Restriction (CR). Grants provide reimbursement ranging from 52% to 70% of total eligible costs, up to a maximum award of $425,000 per municipality. Applications are due by July 9, 2026, at 11:59 pm via the EEA Grant Management System. Required project elements include an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP), certified town meeting or city council votes, appraisals, and compliance with Article 97 conservation restrictions.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of applicant community (40%), Quality of project in meeting program priorities (60%)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Application form
- Appraisal report(s)
- Authorized signatory letter
- Town Meeting or City Council resolution
- Project narrative
- Property map(s)
- Conservation Restriction draft
- Evidence of environmental justice population outreach
- NHESP rare species comments
- MHC historical commission comments
- Land stewardship documentation
- Submit to
- EEA Grant Management System
- 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 July 9, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: EEA Grant Management System. 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?
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 Vanessa Farny at (857) 330-1978. 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: "Demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of applicant community (40%), Quality of project in meeting program priorities (60%)" 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: Application form, Appraisal report(s), Authorized signatory letter, Town Meeting or City Council resolution, Project narrative, Property map(s), Conservation Restriction draft, Evidence of environment. Review the full document from Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs | 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.