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Park and Trail Partnership Grants is sponsored by Parks & Trails New York (in partnership with NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and DEC). This program supports nonprofit organizations, often called 'Friends groups,' that help maintain, improve, and promote New York's public lands.
Grants can be used for stewardship, interpretation, promotion, environmental education, maintenance, and public access of New York State parks, trails, historic sites, or DEC public land. There are also 'Step Up Grants' to support organizations in securing 501(c)(3) status and enhancing operational capacity.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations whose purpose is the preservation, stewardship, interpretation, environmental education, maintenance, and/or promotion of New York State parks, trails, historic sites, or facilities under the jurisdiction of OPRHP or public land under DEC. Applicants must be registered as a charity with the New York State Attorney General's office and submit annual financial reports, and be classified by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization or have a Memorandum of Understanding with a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $300,000 (Stewardship and Public Access Grants), Up to $20,000 (Step Up Grants). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Park and Trail Partnership Grants is funded by Parks & Trails New York (in partnership with NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and DEC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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