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Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) Grants is a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources that funds recreational improvements, natural resource conservation, and community revitalization efforts across Pennsylvania.
Managed by the DCNR Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, the program builds connections between Pennsylvanians and the outdoors through a variety of eligible project types. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, municipalities, and other eligible entities in Pennsylvania. Award amounts vary by project type and available funding cycle.
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Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants | Department of Conservation and Natural Resources| Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants This grant program, managed by the DCNR Bureau of Recreation and Conservation (BRC), builds connections between Pennsylvanians and the outdoors by supporting recreational improvements, natural resource conservation, and community revitalization efforts.
Who Is Eligible? </h2>\r\n<p>Eligible organizations vary by project type, but generally include:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>County and municipal governments</li>\r\n<li>Municipal agencies</li>\r\n<li>501(c)3 non-profit organizations</li>\r\n<li>For-profit businesses (limited options)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>When Are Applications Accepted? </h2>\r\n<p>For most grants, DCNR accepts applications once annually.
The application period opens the second Monday of January and closes the last business day of April. However, some grants have unique application periods. For specific dates for all DCNR grants, please visit the <a href=\"https://apps.
dcnr. pa. gov/grants/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apply for a DCNR Grant</a> page.
</p>\r\n<h2>How Much Funding Is Available? </h2>\r\n<p>The total grant awards vary based on state and federal funding sources, with the program awarding approximately $50 million for projects each year. Individual grant amounts also vary, with typical awards ranging from $50,000 - $500,000.
</p>\r\n<h2>Contact Us</h2>\r\n<p>For more information, please contact your DCNR Bureau of Recreation and Conservation <a href=\"https://elibrary. dcnr. pa.
gov/GetDocument? docId=1753442&DocName=d_001184. pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">regional advisor (PDF)</a>.
</p>\r\n"}}"> Eligible organizations vary by project type, but generally include: County and municipal governments 501(c)3 non-profit organizations For-profit businesses (limited options) When Are Applications Accepted? For most grants, DCNR accepts applications once annually. The application period opens the second Monday of January and closes the last business day of April.
However, some grants have unique application periods. For specific dates for all DCNR grants, please visit the Apply for a DCNR Grant page. How Much Funding Is Available?
The total grant awards vary based on state and federal funding sources, with the program awarding approximately $50 million for projects each year. Individual grant amounts also vary, with typical awards ranging from $50,000 - $500,000. For more information, please contact your DCNR Bureau of Recreation and Conservation regional advisor (PDF) .
Grant Recipients (Lists of Previous Awardees (PDF) Bureau of Recreation and Conservation Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grant Funding Sources Grant Workshop Playlist 2026 DCNR Grants News Newsletter Signup Park Rehabilitation and Development Development projects build or rehabilitate public park and recreation facilities.
Recreation and Conservation Planning Planning projects lay the groundwork for future park, recreation, and conservation investments. Land Acquisition and Conservation Acquisition projects help buy land for parks, greenways, critical habitat, and open space. Trail projects help plan and build land and water trails.
Both motorized and non-motorized grant options exist. ATV and Snowmobile Projects All-terrain vehicle (ATV) and snowmobile projects use dedicated funds to support motorized recreation Rivers Conservation and Development Rivers projects improve protection of and access to Pennsylvania’s waterways.
Community and Watershed Forestry Community and Watershed Forestry projects fund riparian buffers, lawn-to-meadow conversions, and community trees. State and Regional Partnerships Partnerships are collaborative initiatives that provide training, mini-grants, and more Peer grants help municipalities complete special-purpose plans. Circuit rider grants support the hiring of a regional park, recreation, or conservation professional.
Land and Water Conservation Fund Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants help acquire and develop new parks and rehabilitate existing parks.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Non-profit organizations, municipalities, and other eligible entities in Pennsylvania. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CCGP) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Community Change Grants Program funds projects that provide meaningful improvements to the environmental, climate, and resilience conditions affecting disadvantaged communities. While broadly focused on environmental and climate justice, projects can include aspects that relate to community health and well-being through addressing environmental health risks. The program aims to fund community-driven pollution and climate resiliency solutions and strengthen communities' decision-making power. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.