The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is accepting applications for its Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program.
Donor Name: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 07/08/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The PARC Program was established to assist cities and towns in acquiring and developing land for park and outdoor recreation purposes. These grants can be used by municipalities to acquire parkland, build a new park, or to renovate an existing park.
Funding Information
- This is a reimbursement grant program.
- Maximum grant award amount: $425,000.
Eligible Expense Categories
- Eligible expense categories for acquisitions:
- Title search
- Acquisition (appraised value or negotiated price, whichever is less)
- Other contractual services, such as consultants to negotiate transaction terms, facilitate due diligence and other services for the transaction (up to 10% of grant request, and with EEA approval) – include sufficient detail in project budget
- Baseline Documentation Report
- Chapter 21E assessment
- Survey
- Legal fees associated with the acquisition
- Recording fees
- Eligible expense categories for development/renovation projects:
- Engineering
- Design
- Construction
- Construction supervision.
Eligible Projects
Eligible projects include:
- Acquisition of parkland
- Development of new parks
- Improvements to existing parks.
Eligible Applicants
Municipalities.
For more information, visit EEA.
