Drought Resiliency and Water Efficiency Grant Program

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), through its Department of Environmental Protection (ENV), has released RFP number BD-26-1042-ENV-ENV01-121785, titled "Drought Resiliency and Water Efficiency Grant Program" (DRWE). The purpose of this grant program is to enhance drought resiliency and promote water efficiency within the Commonwealth. The scope of the grant program encompasses projects that demonstrably improve water resource management and mitigate the impacts of drought conditions. Specific areas of interest likely include, but are not limited to, infrastructure improvements for water conservation, implementation of innovative water management technologies, and community outreach programs promoting water efficiency. Key requirements and details are outlined in the attached document "DRWE FY26 Grant RFR.pdf". Interested parties should thoroughly review this document for eligibility criteria, application procedures, evaluation criteria, reporting requirements, and all other pertinent information. The point of contact for this RFP is Richard Calderon. Responses are due by November 21, 2025.