Borderland State Park, North Easton

Partnerships Matching Funds Program

On behalf of Governor Deval Patrick, DCR is pleased to announce the availability of $1.5 million in state monies for a DCR Partnerships Matching Funds Program to support the parks, open spaces, and properties managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).

This program builds on the past success of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ Office of Public Private Partnerships Matching Funds Program (OPPP), which has resulted in a combined investment by the Commonwealth and public and private partners of more than $7 million in our state’s environmental and recreational resources since 2004.  Starting this year, the program will be overseen by DCR to align it more closely with the agency’s mission and facilitate its administration.      

Examples of Past Projects

FY05 | FY06 | FY07

The operation of the FY 2008 program will remain much the same as before:

• DCR will consider applications that will provide a match of non-state funds for capital projects at the agency’s parks, open spaces, and properties

• Only monetary contributions will be matched

• Private funds must be deposited in a trust account of the agency

• While the program aims to support projects that are expected to be completed by the end of the fiscal year (June 30, 2008), DCR will consider applications for projects that may require more than one fiscal year to plan and complete. 

• DCR will manage the implementation of the projects, in close consultation with the partner(s) making the contributions. 

As a new program element this year, DCR will consider providing a 2:1 match on contributions of up to and including $25,000.  This will enhance the possibility that partners who have a smaller base of financial support will have the opportunity to see their projects come to fruition.  In addition, we encourage all prospective participants to share and discuss their project ideas with a representative of DCR prior to submitting an application.

Schedule for Funding

Application PDF | WORD

Letter from the Commissioner | Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions regarding the schedule or other aspects of the

Partnerships Matching Funds Program, please contact Ethel Stafford at 617-626-4917 or ethel.stafford@state.ma.us.

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