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The PARC (Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities) Grant is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds municipalities seeking to acquire parkland, build new parks, or renovate existing parks. The program supports outdoor recreation infrastructure and open space preservation throughout Massachusetts communities.
Eligible applicants are municipalities only, which must have a Municipal Open Space and Recreation Plan and submit applications through the EEA Grant Management System. Matching funds are required. Awards are up to $500,000.
The application deadline for the FY27 grant round is July 9, 2026.
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* This page, Apply to the Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program, is offered by * Division of Conservation Services * Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Apply to the Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program PARC grants can be used by municipalities to acquire parkland, build a new park, or to renovate an existing park.
Learn more about our program, check your eligibility, and apply today. FY27 Grant Round Now Open! Call DCS - Melissa Cryan at (857) 274-7173 EmailEmail DCS - Melissa Cryan at Melissa.
Cryan@mass. gov **You will need to submit the following:** * Application form signed by an authorized official * Municipal Open Space and Recreation Plan, if not already on file with DCS * Appraisal reports for acquisition projects The application form available on this page contains detailed instructions. Please refer to it for more information.
Application deadline is Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 11:59 pm. All Applicants must now use the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) new EEAGrant Management System. Application deadline is Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
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Learn what types of projects are eligible, and figure out if your organization is eligible to apply. Two information sessions will be held. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the ‘in-person’ session that will be hosted at the DFW Field Headquarters in Westborough on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:00 am.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Municipalities only; applicants must have a Municipal Open Space and Recreation Plan and submit through the EEA Grant Management System. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500,000 (matching). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for PARC (Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities) Grant are due July 9, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
PARC (Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities) Grant is funded by Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Massachusetts. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
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