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.

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

On behalf of Governor Deval Patrick and Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Ian Bowles, I am pleased to announce the availability of $1.5 million for DCR’s Partnerships Matching Funds Program to support the parks, open spaces, and facilities managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).

I am proud to be able to build upon a history that has seen a combined investment by the Commonwealth and public and private partners in our state’s environmental and recreational resources of more than $7 million since 2004. Last year alone, DCR supported a record number of 38 projects. Building on the 2008 success, DCR is excited to offer a 2:1 match on contributions of up to and including $25,000. This feature increased the number of applications received and improved the quality and scope of our projects.

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