Notice of Intent for COMMBUYS OneStop FY28.pdf

NOTICE OF UPCOMING FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

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CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Environment and Climate One Stop

This is an announcement only. The MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs intends to post a Request for Responses (RFR) for the Environment and Climate One Stop (ECO One Stop) FY28 Grants Round in January 2027. This combined, common application will encompass existing programs as listed below. Potential applicants may complete an Expression of Interest to receive feedback on their concepts for grant applications prior to applying. Submitting an Expression of Interest is not required for submitting a future ECO One Stop application, but it is highly encouraged.

Description:

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) announces a new common application for seven existing grant programs that support resilience to climate change for communities and the natural environment:

1. Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grants (Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs)

2. Coastal Resilience (Office of Coastal Zone Management)

3. Culvert Replacement – Municipal Assistance (Division of Ecological Restoration)

4. Dam and Seawall Repair or Removal (Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs)

5. Coastal Habitat and Water Quality (Office of Coastal Zone Management)

6. Cooling Corridors (Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs)

7. Land Use Planning Assistance (Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs)

The ECO One Stop is intended to provide a single point of entry to applicants. When posted to COMMBUYS, applicants will use an application portal to apply to one or more of the listed programs.

Expressions of Interest:

EOEEA strongly encourages potential applicants to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via the online web form. This is an optional, non-binding opportunity for applicants to provide information about a potential project and receive a detailed response from the grant program or programs that may match the project in terms of applicant type, project scope, and/or project budget.

EOIs must be submitted to EOEEA via the online form at (www.mass.gov/info-details/eco-expression-of-interest) by October 16, 2026, at 11:59 pm. Each individual applicant is asked to submit no more than 2 EOI forms, except Regional Planning Agencies which may submit no more than 4 EOIs. Submissions should come from the organization that anticipates being the primary https://www.mass.gov/info-details/mvp-action-grant https://www.mass.gov/info-details/coastal-resilience-grant-program https://www.mass.gov/how-to/culvert-replacement-municipal-assistance-grant-program https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dam-and-seawall-repair-or-removal-program-grants-and-funds https://www.mass.gov/info-details/coastal-habitat-and-water-quality-grants https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-to-the-cooling-corridors-grant-program https://www.mass.gov/info-details/planning-assistance-grants applicant. Any feedback to potential applicants will be provided before the Request for Responses (RFR) and ECO One Stop application is posted to COMMBUYS expected in January 2027.

Eligible Applicants Include:

Eligible applicants will vary by program. The table on this webpage provides additional information to guide potential applicants in understanding eligibility. Full eligibility information will be published in the RFR posted to COMMBUYS expected in January 2027. Private individuals or businesses are generally not eligible for any of these programs.

Program Application Open Date:

Detailed information on the ECO One Stop, including application instructions, deadlines, and evaluation criteria, will be provided in the full announcement once the RFR is officially posted on COMMBUYS expected in January 2027.

Expected Program Timeline

• September 9, 2026 – Notice of Intent Posted to COMMBUYS and Expression of Interest Form open to response.

o Informational webinar:

Tuesday, September 15th- 11 am – 12 pm https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mN057vECT1KScqVjwovg9Q

• October 16, 2026, 11:59 pm – Expression of Interest Form Closes

• October 2026 – December 2026 – EOI Feedback provided to applicants o Additional topic-specific webinars to be held during this time period (links and recordings will be made available on the ECO One Stop Webpage) October 27, 12pm-1pm - Land Use Planning Topic

• https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rxpyC-wVTLOkNLXdRXiYtQ

November 3, 12pm-1pm - Stormwater Management

• https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2ZMy3JQvQNykHaBCDt fjBg November 10, 12pm-1pm - Culvert/Small Bridge Upgrade or Removal

• https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i4hnmd_xT6Wh6rSndW gYgg

November 17, 12pm-1pm - Dam/Levee Repair, Upgrade, or Removal

• https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q7aTkPTZT8iIXfQD65riw w

• January 2027 – ECO One Stop Posted to COMMBUYS and applications open on EEA Grants

Management System o Additional informational webinars TBA before posting

• Late Winter/Early Spring 2027 – ECO One Stop application closes

• Summer 2027 – Awards announced https://www.mass.gov/info-details/environment-climate-one-stop https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mN057vECT1KScqVjwovg9Q https://www.mass.gov/environment-climate-one-stop https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rxpyC-wVTLOkNLXdRXiYtQ https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rxpyC-wVTLOkNLXdRXiYtQ https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2ZMy3JQvQNykHaBCDtfjBg https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2ZMy3JQvQNykHaBCDtfjBg https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i4hnmd_xT6Wh6rSndWgYgg https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i4hnmd_xT6Wh6rSndWgYgg https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q7aTkPTZT8iIXfQD65riww https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q7aTkPTZT8iIXfQD65riww

For further information:

For further information, visit mass.gov/environment-climate-one-stop or any of the program pages linked above.

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Contact:

For questions, please contact ecoonestop@mass.gov https://mass.gov/environment-climate-one-stop https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/oXOzsb8/EEAClimateNewsletter mailto:ecoonestop@mass.gov