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Recreation and Conservation Planning Grants is sponsored by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). Funds planning projects for local recreation and conservation improvements.
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Apply for Recreation and Conservation Planning Grants | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Apply for Recreation and Conservation Planning Grants Grants are available to plan for local recreation and conservation improvement projects through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Community Conservation Partnerships Program.
Apply for Recreation and Conservation Planning Grants Planning grants can fund: Comprehensive park, recreation, open space, and greenway plans Master site development plans Swimming pool complex and indoor recreation facility feasibility studies Land conservation and stewardship plans Planning grants can fund: Comprehensive park, recreation, open space, and greenway plans Master site development plans Swimming pool complex and indoor recreation facility feasibility studies Land conservation and stewardship plans 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 $25,000 - $75,000. Dollar-for-dollar match is required. Award amounts vary but are typically between $25,000 - $75,000.
Dollar-for-dollar match is 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, municipal agencies, 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000 - $75,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 30, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Recreation and Conservation Planning Grants is funded by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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