Funding supports active habitat management on conserved lands. MassWildlife is dedicated to the conservation, restoration, protection, and management of fish, wildlife, and their habitats. The MHMGP is designed to encourage landowners to engage in active habitat management to benefit wildlife. Program objectives include: Improve habitat for Species of Greatest Conservation Need, as identified in the 2025 Massachusetts State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), with emphasis on MESA-listed species. Enhance habitat in ecological communities that are disproportionally susceptible to climate change. Contribute to improving habitat in a landscape that is high priority for biodiversity conservation. Promote access to nature and outdoor recreation opportunities, such as hiking, birding, fishing, hunting, and trapping. Eligible applicants include owners of private or municipal conserved lands in Massachusetts. Conserved lands are property protected by a Conservation Restriction or Easement, Agricultural Protection Restriction, or land enrolled in Chapter 61 or 61A/B, land subject to the Landowner Incentive Program covenant, land owned in fee by a non-profit organization whose primary mission is the conservation of land, and municipal land under the care and control of the municipality’s conservation commission and town forests. Town Parks and Recreation lands are not eligible unless a Conservation Restriction is in place, or the land is enrolled in Chapter 61/61A/B. Awards will range from $5,000 and $75,000 per grant. Any awarded funds must be expended by June 30, 2026. Learn more about this opportunity on MassWildlife website, and view the opportunity on COMMBUYS. |
MassWildlife Accepting Applications for FY 26 MassWildlife Habitat Management Program Until October 31
