Press Release: 12/11/2025
Treasurer Goldberg Announces $98.8 million in Grants for 59 Municipal Water Projects at the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees December Meeting
Treasurer Goldberg Announces $98.8 million in Grants for 59 Municipal Water Projects at the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees December Meeting
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12/11/2025
Mikaela Cole, Deputy Director of Communications
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BOSTON — State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg, Chair of the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (Trust) Board of Trustees, announced on December 4, 2025, that $98,840,772 in grants were awarded for 59 projects in 51 communities across Massachusetts. The grant funds will help cities, towns, counties, and water utilities pay for the $763,778,833 in total project cost for improvements to drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.
A list of communities and approved projects that are receiving grants is attached.
The funding for these grants is available from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), which provided additional federal funding to the Trust with a requirement that part of the funding be provided as grants.
“These grants support important projects across Massachusetts and help lower costs for local communities,” said State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg, Chair of the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust. “By leveraging federal funding, we can improve water quality and protect public health, particularly for the people that need it the most.”
"As one of the top states for quality drinking water, we're thankful to Treasurer Goldberg for making these grants available to 51 communities across Massachusetts. With these funds, 51 cities and towns will be able to improve their water infrastructure, increasing the quality of life for their residents. It's through partnerships like this one that our administration is able to deliver for Massachusetts," said Governor Maura Healey.
“Investing in these critical drinking water and wastewater projects empowers communities across Massachusetts to confront their most urgent water challenges without straining local budgets," said MassDEP Commissioner Bonnie Heiple. "Our mission is to ensure everyone has equitable access to clean, safe water. These investments not only keep costs down for residents, they also make our infrastructure more resilient to meet the demands of the future.”
The grants will be provided as loan forgiveness and are part of a larger low or no-interest loan.
The grants were awarded by project category and provide much needed financial assistance towards high-priority projects. Additionally, communities that qualify as “Disadvantaged Communities”, determined by an affordability metric that ranks each community in the Commonwealth, will receive additional loan forgiveness funds to ensure that funding is given to the communities that need it most. The Trust understands that certain communities face exceptional environmental and financial challenges. By utilizing loan forgiveness, this can minimize the fiscal impact of these vital water infrastructure projects.
"These grants will help alleviate pressure on municipal budgets while enabling improvements to critical infrastructure that communities rely on," said Administration and Finance Secretary Matthew J. Gorzkowicz. "I look forward to seeing residents benefit from projects supported by these funds, which will make Massachusetts cities and towns safer and more resilient."
The Trust, in collaboration with MassDEP, helps communities build or replace water infrastructure that enhances ground and surface water resources, ensures the safety of drinking water, protects public health, and develops resilient communities. It accomplishes these objectives by providing low-interest loans and grants to cities, towns, and water utilities through the Massachusetts State Revolving Funds (SRFs). The SRF programs are partnerships between the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. SRFs function like an environmental infrastructure bank by financing water infrastructure projects in cities and towns across the Commonwealth.
For More Information
For more information on our different loan programs, please visit the SRF Programs pageand our Loan Forgiveness Program page. For information on past meetings or to find project descriptions, please visit the Board of Trustees Meeting Information page. For information on how to apply for an SRF loan, please visit Mass DEP's State Revolving Fund Applications and Forms page.
About the Clean Water Trust
Since its establishment in 1989, the Trust has loaned nearly $9.6 billion to improve and maintain the quality of water in the Commonwealth. An estimated 97 percent of Massachusetts' residents have benefited from the financial assistance of the Trust.