Partnerships

Matching Funds Program

To create new models of stewardship to protect and sustain the natural, cultural, historical and recreational public resources of the Commonwealth for future generations.

The Partnerships Matching Funds Program accepts applications from park advocacy groups, civic and community organizations, institutions, businesses, non-state government partners and individuals with an interest in improving the Commonwealth’s natural, cultural and recreational resources. DCR considers applications that will provide a match of non-state funds for capital projects in state parks. DCR assigns a project manager to each approved project who will oversee implementation of the project in close consultation with the partners making the contributions.

The program received over 100 applications over the past three years. Approved projects included a shade structure at Salisbury Beach State Reservation, an updated usage of the Eliot Memorial on the Esplanade in Boston, restorations to the Monument to the Forefathers near Watertown Square, and work on the Schooner Ernestina, the Commonwealth’s official ship.

A 2:1 match will be provided to successful applications with contributions up to and including $25,000 and 1:1 will be provided for contributions above $25,000.

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