Cooperative Agreement P17AC01571

This $1,250,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (CFDA 20.823 Port Infrastructure Development Program) to the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is for the concept design and permitting of the revitalization of the North Jetty Berth and future construction of the South Boston Marine Multiport in the Port of Boston. The project includes reviewing historical data, collecting survey and geotechnical data, and advancing the design to the...

This $790,000 Project Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 supports implementation of the Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Partnership (MBP) Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan under the National Estuary Program. Over a two-year period from July 2021 through June 2023, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs will deliver a variety of products and services to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity...

The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration awarded Boston Ship Repair LLC $598,200 under the Assistance to Small Shipyards federal grant program (CFDA 20.814) from April 26, 2021 to April 25, 2023. The funding supports capital improvements and related infrastructure upgrades to the drydock power distribution system at Boston Ship Repair's shipyard in Boston, MA. The Assistance to Small Shipyards program aims to increase efficiency, cost effectiveness and quality of domestic ship...

This $909,800 Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the National Estuary Program (CFDA 66.456) will support the implementation of the Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program's (BBNEP) Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. The key activities to be delivered include: Overseeing and guiding the Buzzards Bay Stormwater Collaborative's stormwater network mapping, discharge monitoring, and water quality database efforts. Releasing a Request for Proposals...

The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $2,000,000 Project Grant through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Affairs. The Massachusetts Executive Office will subgrant these funds to the City of Boston to enhance several outdoor recreation facilities, including: Conversion of a softball field to a Little League field Relocation and addition of...

The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $2,000,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEA). The EOEA will subgrant these funds to the City of Boston to undertake a comprehensive transformation and enhancement of a community recreation area. Key project elements include: converting a softball field to a Little League field, relocating a baseball field, adding a water spray area, a...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $19,599,374 Cooperative Agreement under the Sea Grant Support program (CFDA 11.417) to the Economic Development and Industrial Corporation of Boston (EDIC), doing business as Bra. The purpose of this award is to train over 1,000 individuals in climate-resilient jobs, aligning with Boston's Climate Ready Boston and Massachusetts' ResilienceMass plans. Key training areas include nature-based solutions, water utilities,...

The Buzzards Bay Coalition, Inc. was awarded a $3,705,881 Cooperative Agreement from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Habitat Conservation federal grant program (CFDA 11.463). The funding will support the Coalition's efforts to improve fish passage and restore habitat on the Agawam River to benefit river herring and other migratory fish. Key activities include the removal of one dam and assessments to identify additional restoration needs throughout the...

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), doing business as Massport, has been awarded a $245,000 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056). The grant funding will be used to enhance maritime security and protect critical transportation infrastructure across Massport's facilities, including Boston Logan International Airport, public maritime facilities, and other regional transportation assets. Typical funded projects...

This federal Project Grant award of $1,700,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the National Estuary Program (CFDA 66.456) supports the implementation of the Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Partnership (MassBays) Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. The key products and services to be delivered include: Updating ecosystem data and developing a new public interface, convening a Gulf of Maine science symposium, launching continuous water quality monitoring...