The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is currently accepting grant applications for recreation and conservation projects in communities across Pennsylvania.
Donor Name: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
State: Pennsylvania
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/03/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Community Conservation Partnerships Program grants have helped permanently protect more than 435,000 acres across Pennsylvania for outdoor recreation, wildlife habitat, and water quality.
Eligible applicants include local governments and recreation and conservation non-profit organizations. The grants fund:
- Park and recreation rehabilitation and new development
- Recreation and conservation planning
- Trail planning and construction
- Land acquisition and conservation
- River access and conservation
- Community and riparian tree planting
- Regional and statewide partnerships to better develop and manage resources
Types of Projects Can Be Funded
Community Conservation Partnerships Program grants can fund:
- Planning, acquisition, and development of public parks
- Recreation areas
- Motorized and non-motorized trails
- River conservation and access
- Conservation of open space
- Community and watershed forestry
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants for Community Conservation Partnerships Program funding include:
- Counties
- Municipalities
- Municipal agencies
- Nonprofit organizations
- State Heritage Areas
- Prequalified land trusts
- For-profit enterprises (for some grant types)
For more information, visit DCNR.
