Rivers of Steel is currently accepting applications for its Mini-Grant Program, which assists heritage-related sites and organizations, as well as municipalities, within the borders of the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area.
Donor Name: Rivers of Steel
State: Pennsylvania
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $25,000
Details:
The Mini-Grants may be used to develop new and innovative programs, partnerships, exhibits, tours, and other initiatives that are consistent with the mission and vision outlined in Rivers of Steel’s Management Action Plan. The Mini-Grant program is funded by a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, via DCNR’s Community Conservation Partnerships Program and the Environmental Stewardship Fund.
Proposals that increase heritage tourism, enhance preservation efforts, involve the stewardship of natural resources, encourage outdoor recreation and/or include collaborative partnerships are strongly encouraged.
Funding Information
Grant requests for a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $25,000 will be considered. Applicants must match (at a 1:1 ratio) these grant funds with additional funding and/or pre-approved eligible non-cash (in-kind / volunteer) services.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status 501(c) (3) (which MUST also be registered with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations), municipalities, and counties are all eligible for the Mini-Grant program.
- All projects must be within Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Washington, or Westmoreland County and have a significant connection to the mission of Rivers of Steel.
For more information, visit Rivers of Steel.
