Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs - Tribal Land Acquisition Grant Program FY27-28 RFR - BD-27-1042-ENV-ENV01-134124
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs | Commonwealth of MassachusettsState · Boston, MA- Due
- Dec 17, 2026
- 36 days left
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
- Primary contact
- Darya Mattes
- (617) 721-4864
The 30-second brief
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs seeks proposals for the Tribal Land Acquisition Grant Program FY27-28 to provide financial assistance to Massachusetts tribal governments and eligible partners for land acquisition in fee or permanent conservation restrictions (CR, APR, WPR) to support the restoration of ancestral lands, environmental justice, biodiversity protection, and climate resilience. Eligible projects include purchase of land, conservation restrictions, and due diligence costs for gifts. The submission deadline is December 17, 2026. Maximum grant awards are up to $500,000. Applications must be submitted through EEA's Grants Management System at greenhub.mass.gov.
Purchase of land in fee; Purchase of a Conservation Restriction, Agricultural Preservation Restriction, Or Watershed Protection Restriction; Due diligence costs for gifts of land or a CR, WPR, Or APR
Organizational Characteristics (20 points), Land Acquisition Restores the Tribe to its Ancestral Homelands (15 points), Biodiversity and Natural Resource Protection (12 points), Climate Resilience (12 points), Stewardship Planning (15 points), Overall Project Quality and Importance (15 points), Financial Contribution (5 points), Letters of Support (6 points)
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Summary
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs seeks proposals for the Tribal Land Acquisition Grant Program FY27-28 to provide financial assistance to Massachusetts tribal governments and eligible partners for land acquisition in fee or permanent conservation restrictions (CR, APR, WPR) to support the restoration of ancestral lands, environmental justice, biodiversity protection, and climate resilience.
Eligible projects include purchase of land, conservation restrictions, and due diligence costs for gifts. The submission deadline is December 17, 2026. Maximum grant awards are up to $500,000. Applications must be submitted through EEA's Grants Management System at greenhub.mass.gov.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Organizational Characteristics (20 points), Land Acquisition Restores the Tribe to its Ancestral Homelands (15 points), Biodiversity and Natural Resource Protection (12 points), Climate Resilience (12 points), Stewardship Planning (15 points), Overall Project Quality and Importance (15 points), Financial Contribution (5 points), Letters of Support (6 points)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Purchase of land in fee
- Purchase of a Conservation Restriction, Agricultural Preservation Restriction, Or Watershed Protection Restriction
- Due diligence costs for gifts of land or a CR, WPR, Or APR
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Project budget
- USGS topographic map
- Full narrative appraisal or market analysis
- Documentation of approval to submit and matching funding commitment
- Commitment letter from entity receiving restriction
- Commitment letter from collaborating organization or tribal government
- Letters of support
- Submit to
- https://greenhub.mass.gov
- 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 December 17, 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: https://greenhub.mass.gov. For questions, contact Darya Mattes.
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 Darya Mattes at (617) 721-4864. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Purchase of land in fee; Purchase of a Conservation Restriction, Agricultural Preservation Restriction, Or Watershed Protection Restriction; Due diligence costs for gifts of land or a CR, WPR, Or APR. 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: "Organizational Characteristics (20 points), Land Acquisition Restores the Tribe to its Ancestral Homelands (15 points), Biodiversity and Natural Resource Protection (12 points), Climate Resilience (12..." 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: Project budget, USGS topographic map, Full narrative appraisal or market analysis, Documentation of approval to submit and matching funding commitment, Commitment letter from entity receiving restrict. Review the full document from Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs | Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the complete list.
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