We are excited to announce a new streamlined process to become a youth programming partner with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation. All partners who previously have participated in DCR’s Urban Summer Youth Initiative (SummerNights) and any new organization that would like to apply must follow this new process.
DCR will award organizations, through an RFR (Request for Responses) process, the opportunity to be part of a Master Contract. Once you are an awarded vendor on this Master contract, you will be able to submit proposals for various youth programming opportunities including DCR’s Summer Nights Program.
Partnership Details
Your organization’s financial support will enable DCR to extend the hours of many urban pools, provide athletic, recreational or educational programs, and offer healthy, delicious snacks and meals for children and families in urban parks across Massachusetts.
Below are suggested ways you can support Massachusetts urban youth:
Lead Partner
- Underwrite or conduct programs, donate safe and healthy products, and offer creative hands on support
- Three-year commitment @ $100,000/year = $300,000.
Program Partner
- Support the cost of specific programs
- Up to two sponsors per program (sports, arts, swimming)
- Three-year commitment @ $25,000/year = $75,000.
Nutrition Partner
- Engage agencies and food suppliers to provide on-site meals and/or healthy refreshments
- Educate urban families on healthy eating
- Three-year commitment @ $20,000/year = $60,000.
Your partnership can come in many forms, please contact Jenny Norwood to discuss creative ways you can support state parks and urban youth.