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Recreation and Parks Technical Assistance Program (RecTAP) Grants is sponsored by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society (PRPS). RecTAP grants provide stepping stone funding to improve parks, recreation, and trails.
The program matches recreation, park, and trail professionals with Pennsylvania municipalities and non-profits to provide expert advice and assistance on specific issues.
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Unlocking Parks and Recreation Potential: RecTAP Grants and Peer Consulting Stepping stone grants to improve parks, recreation, and trails Funded through the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and administered by PRPS, the Recreation and Parks Technical Assistance Program (RecTAP), is a statewide technical assistance service designed to help organizations receive expert advice on maintenance, recreation, park and trail issues.
RecTAP matches recreation, park and trail professionals with Pennsylvania municipalities and non-profits to provide advice and assistance on specific issues that can be addressed within a limited amount of time. RecTAP’s team of professionals has extensive knowledge and experience in recreation, parks, and trails . Grants have a maximum value of $3,500, but extenuating circumstances may allow for increased funding.
Eligible organizations must be a group member of PRPS, or employ a staff person who holds a professional membership. In addition, the organization must be a unit of municipal government or a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing community recreation and park services. RecTAP has an open grant round; however, an entity may receive only one grant per calendar year.
Application (pdf) and ( word document ) Final Report Examples: Citizens Helping to Improve Parks Program , Trail User Study and Economic Impact Analysis , Park Revitalization Concept Plan Contact Kealy Daye to discuss your RecTAP application. What's your area of professional expertise?
PRPS and the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources partner to help nonprofits and municipalities solve problems and improve services by offering technical assistance and grant opportunities related to parks, recreation, trails, and conservation, such as RecTAP and PEER projects. They connect people who want to know with people in the know by pairing them with experienced Peer Consultants professionals.
A PRPS/DCNR Peer Consultant must have: Training, skills and knowledge related to parks, recreation, trails and/or conservation (minimum of five years preferred); Ability to solve problems and make decisions single-handedly or with a group; Excellent written and oral communication skills and; Desire to provide regional, personalized, professional service to Pennsylvania's park, recreation, trail and conservation stakeholders.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Municipal government units or 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations providing community recreation and park services. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows maximum value of $3,500 (may be increased in extenuating circumstances). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Recreation and Parks Technical Assistance Program (RecTAP) Grants is funded by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society (PRPS). 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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