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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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The PARC Grant Program, facilitated by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), provides funding to Massachusetts municipalities to acquire and develop parkland. The program aims to enhance recreational opportunities, support community resiliency against climate change, and improve public access to outdoor spaces.
This reimbursement grant covers expenses related to the acquisition of recreation land, development of new parks, or renovation of existing parks, with a particular focus on projects that include climate resilience and serve underserved communities.
City or township governments This BID is open to municipalities that have Open Space and Recreation Plans that are approved or currently under review by DCS (see further detail on eligible applicants in Section 2A) We strive to provide a comprehensive, manually updated grants database. However, accuracy may vary, and all funding decisions are made at the discretion of the funders.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000+ year-round residents with an established park/recreation commission; smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. All must have approved Open Space and Recreation Plans. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $425,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is July 8, 2025. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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