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ActivePennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) · 2026

Community Conservation Partnerships Program – Park Rehabilitation and Development Grants

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Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
Funding: $60,000–$250,000 (Small Community grants $60,000–$100,000)
Deadline: Rolling
Status: Active
Eligibility: County and municipal governments, eligible municipal agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania. Small Community grants available for municipalities with populations of 5,000 or fewer with reduced match requirements.
Grant Type: Implementation
Geographic Scope: State:PA

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The Community Conservation Partnerships Program — Park Rehabilitation is a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources that funds local park and recreation facility development and rehabilitation projects. The program supports building or rehabilitating indoor and outdoor recreation facilities that are open to the public.

A dollar-for-dollar match is typically required, except for Small Community projects where the first $30,000 requires no match. The application period opens the second Monday of January and closes the last business day of April. Eligible applicants are county and municipal governments, eligible municipal agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania.

Small Community grants are available to municipalities with populations of 5,000 or fewer. Standard awards range from $100,000 to $250,000; Small Community Development grants range from $60,000 to $100,000.

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Apply for Park Rehabilitation and Development Grants | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Apply for Park Rehabilitation and Development Grants Grants are available for local recreation and park improvement projects through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Community Conservation Partnerships Program.

Apply for Park Rehabilitation and Development Grants Development grants help build or rehabilitate park and recreation facilities. Facilities must be open to the public. \r\n Example facilities include, but are not limited to: Indoor recreation facilities \r\n \r\n Small Community Development grants are also available for municipalities with populations of 5,000 or less.

These grants support basic outdoor recreation and park projects. They have lower match requirements than traditional development grants. Development grants help build or rehabilitate park and recreation facilities.

Facilities must be open to the public. Example facilities include, but are not limited to: Indoor recreation facilities Small Community Development grants are also available for municipalities with populations of 5,000 or less. These grants support basic outdoor recreation and park projects.

They have lower match requirements than traditional development grants. County and municipal governments Eligible municipal agencies County and municipal governments Eligible municipal agencies What Is the Typical Grant Size? Award amounts vary but are typically between $100,000 - $250,000.

Dollar-for-dollar match is typically required, except for Small Community projects. Small Community projects have grant values that range from $60,000 - $100,000. For Small Community projects, the first $30,000 of the grant requires no match.

Each dollar above that requires dollar-for-dollar match. Award amounts vary but are typically between $100,000 - $250,000. Dollar-for-dollar match is typically required, except for Small Community projects.

Small Community projects have grant values that range from $60,000 - $100,000. For Small Community projects, the first $30,000 of the grant requires no match. Each dollar above that requires dollar-for-dollar match.

When Are Applications Accepted? The application period opens the second Monday of January and closes the last business day of April. The application period opens the second Monday of January and closes the last business day of April.

For more information, please contact your DCNR Bureau of Recreation and Conservation regional advisor (PDF) . For more information, please contact your DCNR Bureau of Recreation and Conservation regional advisor (PDF) .

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Eligibility Requirements

County and municipal governments, eligible municipal agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania. Small Community grants available for municipalities with populations of 5,000 or fewer with reduced match requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Community Conservation Partnerships Program – Park Rehabilitation and Development Grants?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: County and municipal governments, eligible municipal agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania. Small Community grants available for municipalities with populations of 5,000 or fewer with reduced match requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Community Conservation Partnerships Program – Park Rehabilitation and Development Grants offer?

The current listing shows $60,000–$250,000 (Small Community grants $60,000–$100,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds Community Conservation Partnerships Program – Park Rehabilitation and Development Grants?

Community Conservation Partnerships Program – Park Rehabilitation and Development Grants is funded by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

Which states are eligible for Community Conservation Partnerships Program – Park Rehabilitation and Development Grants?

This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.

How do I apply for Community Conservation Partnerships Program – Park Rehabilitation and Development Grants?

Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.

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