WeConservePA is offering grants of up to $5,000 to conservation-oriented non-profit organizations, trail management organizations, or local/county governments to support their local land trail, water trail, and greenway education efforts.
Donor Name: WeConservePA
State: Pennsylvania
Cunty: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/25/2023
Size of the Grant: $5,000
Details:
Funded through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and administered by WeConservePA, Regional Trail Workshop Grants are awarded to support high-quality educational programming and safety training directly related to land trails, water trails, and greenways. Regional Trail Workshop Grants are reimbursement grants that cover up to 80 percent of the costs directly associated with each workshop (not to exceed $5000) and require at least a 20 percent match from the organization.
These grants are made possible through funds granted through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). FHWA provides funds to states to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities for motorized and non-motorized recreational trail uses. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has been designated as the state agency responsible for administering this federal program in Pennsylvania.
Funding Informatio
Only one grant of up to $5,000 will be awarded per organization per year.
Programs eligible for grant funding include the delivery of:
- Trail safety education programs or trail-related environmental education programs, including programs promoting environmental protection, for trail managers, volunteers, or trail users. (Volunteer workdays and community festival expenses are not eligible for grant funding or use as match, although a training subcomponent occurring concurrently with or as part of the event may be.)
- Training on improving trail accessibility and sustainability for trail managers or volunteers.
- Training on planning, design, construction, and maintenance of trails for trail managers and volunteers (because each of these steps can relate directly to trail safety and environmental protection.)
For more information, visit Regional Trail Workshop Grants.
