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Find similar grantsHighlands Council Planning Grants is sponsored by New Jersey Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council. The Highlands Council provides planning grants, technical expertise, and coordination with other state agencies to help Highlands communities maximize the environmental and economic benefits of being located in this important region.
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The Highlands Council works in partnership with the 88 municipalities and 7 counties of the Highlands to encourage a regional approach to protecting the sensitive natural and cultural resources of this area.
The Highlands Council provides planning grants, technical expertise, and coordination with other state agencies to help Highlands communities maximize the environmental and economic benefits of being located in this important region. Highlands Council Planning Grants are available only for Municipal and County governments in the New Jersey Highlands Region , as defined by the Highlands Act.
Additional parameters: Eligible Expenses/Projects Funding is available for a wide range of planning, design and engineering activities including, but not limited to, the following: ✓ Sustainable Economic Development ✓ Municipal Master Plan Reexamination and Updates Resource Management Planning ✓ Lake Management Planning ✓ Stream Corridor Protection/Restoration ✓ Water Quality Monitoring ✓ Habitat Conservation & Management ✓ Environmental Resource Inventories ✓ Scenic Resource Management Recreation and Preservation Planning ✓ Land Preservation & Stewardship Plans ✓ Farmland Preservation & Agriculture Retention Plans ✓ Historic Preservation Plan and Cultural Resource Inventory ✓ Trails and Recreation Planning ✓ Open Space and Recreation Plans ✓ Water Use and Conservation Management Plans ✓ Alternative Wastewater Solutions ✓ Wastewater Management Plans ✓ Septic System Management/Maintenance For more information about Highlands Council planning grants and how to apply, please contact: Manager of Grants Administration
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Municipal and County governments in the New Jersey Highlands Region, as defined by the Highlands Act. Non-competitive, no match required, reimbursement-based. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Highlands Council Planning Grants is funded by New Jersey Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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