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Land Acquisition and Conservation Grants is sponsored by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR). These grants support projects aimed at purchasing or donating land for parks, recreation areas, greenways, and critical habitats. They promote public access to community spaces and protect essential ecosystems, ensuring sustainable land use for future generations.
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Apply for Land Acquisition and Conservation Grants | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Apply for Land Acquisition and Conservation Grants The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources helps communities and nonprofit organizations across Pennsylvania acquire land for public parks and open space through its grant program.
Apply for Land Acquisition and Conservation Grants Purchase(s) or donation(s) of land for: Critical habitat and open space Community recreation areas Trail corridors and greenways Purchase of conservation easements following the WeConservePA Model Easement .
Purchase(s) or donation(s) of land for: Critical habitat and open space Community recreation areas Trail corridors and greenways Purchase of conservation easements following the WeConservePA Model Easement . County and municipal governments Eligible municipal agencies Pre-qualified land trusts County and municipal governments Eligible municipal agencies Pre-qualified land trusts What Is the Typical Grant Size?
Award amounts vary but are typically between $150,000 - $500,000. Dollar-for-dollar match is typically required. Award amounts vary but are typically between $150,000 - $500,000.
Dollar-for-dollar match is typically required. 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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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: County and municipal governments, educational institutions, and prequalified land trusts. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows US $150,000 - US $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Land Acquisition and Conservation Grants is funded by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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