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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.
According to the current listing, 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. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $425,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was July 8, 2025, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program 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.
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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