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FY25 Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant

This funding program provides financial support to Massachusetts municipalities for acquiring and developing parkland, focusing on enhancing recreational opportunities and climate resilience, particularly in underserved communities.

$500,000
Forecasted
Recurring
Grant Description

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.

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - $500,000

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Yes - Match required

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

City or township governments
County governments

Additional Requirements

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)

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

Melissa Cryan

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Categories
Environment
Recreation
Natural Resources
Safety
Community Development

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