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Annual cycle; public hearing announced in Pennsylvania Bulletin before board meeting. Dates vary by year.
"Wild Resource Conservation Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Wild Resource Conservation Program is sponsored by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). This program offers grants to support research and conservation projects that protect Pennsylvania's native wildlife, plants, and ecosystems, including studies to better understand Pennsylvania's rare plants, their insect pollinators, and documenting Pennsylvania's fungi.
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Apply for Wild Resource Conservation Program Research Grants | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Apply for Wild Resource Conservation Program Research Grants Apply for Wild Resource Conservation Program research grants for plants and non-game animals. The Wild Resources Conservation Fund was created in 1982.
It aims to help conserve the Commonwealth's plants and non-game animals by identifying and investing in the research and conservation. \r\n It allows residents to support wild resource management. People can contribute through a tax check-off and a license plate program.
The Wild Resources Conservation Fund was created in 1982. It aims to help conserve the Commonwealth's plants and non-game animals by identifying and investing in the research and conservation. It allows residents to support wild resource management.
People can contribute through a tax check-off and a license plate program.
Apply for Wild Resource Conservation Program Grants Wild Resource Conservation Program 2023 Grant Awardees (PDF) Wild Resource Conservation Program Fiscal Guidance for Grant Applications (PDF) Wild Resource Conservation Program Act (PDF) Wild Resource Conservation Board bylaws (PDF) Apply for Wild Resource Conservation Program Grants Wild Resource Conservation Program 2023 Grant Awardees (PDF) Wild Resource Conservation Program Fiscal Guidance for Grant Applications (PDF) Wild Resource Conservation Program Act (PDF) Wild Resource Conservation Board bylaws (PDF) Wild Resource Conservation Program Each year, funds contributed to the Wild Resource Conservation Program are used by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to support the survey, research, and conservation of wild resources.
\r\n The Wild Resource Conservation Program identifies research and conservation needs for the Commonwealth’s native flora and non-game wildlife. \r\n The program provides grants. It also shares information among researchers, conservationists, and educators.
\r\n The program has helped to: Locate and identify rare species and special habitats in all 67 Pennsylvania counties through the County Natural Heritage Inventories . Identify species most at risk from climate change . Reintroduce river otters and osprey to the Commonwealth.
Know the management needs for rare plants and animals. This includes American ginseng and hellbenders.
\r\n \r\n The Wild Resource Conservation Board \r\n The Wild Resource Conservation Board is made up of: Members of the Pennsylvania House and Senate Energy and Environmental Resources Committe Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission \r\n \r\n The Wild Resource Conservation Board is responsible for implementing the Wild Resource Conservation Program grant timeline.
\r\n Wild Resource Conservation Program Grant Timeline \r\n The process for awarding grants is in accordance with the Wild Resource Conservation Program Act (PDF) and the Wild Resource Conservation Board bylaws (PDF) .
It is: Share the public hearing announcement in the Pennsylvania Bulletin Host the annual board meeting (when the board makes decisions on how to divide funding) \r\n \r\n * Interested parties can recommend how to divide funds for grants and projects.
Each year, funds contributed to the Wild Resource Conservation Program are used by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to support the survey, research, and conservation of wild resources. The Wild Resource Conservation Program identifies research and conservation needs for the Commonwealth’s native flora and non-game wildlife. The program provides grants.
It also shares information among researchers, conservationists, and educators. The program has helped to: Locate and identify rare species and special habitats in all 67 Pennsylvania counties through the County Natural Heritage Inventories . Identify species most at risk from climate change .
Reintroduce river otters and osprey to the Commonwealth. Know the management needs for rare plants and animals. This includes American ginseng and hellbenders.
The Wild Resource Conservation Board The Wild Resource Conservation Board is made up of: Members of the Pennsylvania House and Senate Energy and Environmental Resources Committe Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission The Wild Resource Conservation Board is responsible for implementing the Wild Resource Conservation Program grant timeline.
Wild Resource Conservation Program Grant Timeline The process for awarding grants is in accordance with the Wild Resource Conservation Program Act (PDF) and the Wild Resource Conservation Board bylaws (PDF) .
It is: Share the public hearing announcement in the Pennsylvania Bulletin Host the annual board meeting (when the board makes decisions on how to divide funding) * Interested parties can recommend how to divide funds for grants and projects. Support the Wild Resource Conservation Program The Wild Resource Conservation Program needs your help to conserve biodiversity. The program receives no funding from the Pennsylvania state budget.
Here are ways YOU can support the Wild Resource Conservation Program. Purchase a custom license plate \r\n Show your support every time you drive. Purchase a river otter license plate from PennDOT and $15 will go to the Wild Resource Conservation Program.
Show your support every time you drive. Purchase a river otter license plate from PennDOT and $15 will go to the Wild Resource Conservation Program. \r\n Purchase a brand new hellbender license plate from PennDOT and $15 from the purchase price will help support the Wild Resource Conservation Program.
Purchase a brand new hellbender license plate from PennDOT and $15 from the purchase price will help support the Wild Resource Conservation Program. Income Tax Refund Checkoff When filing your Pennsylvania income taxes, please donate your refund, or part of it, to the Wild Resource Conservation Program. It helps protect plants and non-game wildlife.
When filing your Pennsylvania income taxes, please donate your refund, or part of it, to the Wild Resource Conservation Program. It helps protect plants and non-game wildlife.
Donate to Wild Resource Conservation Program To contribute to the fund, mail a check payable to: \r\n Wild Resource Conservation Program Bureau of Forestry \r\n 400 Market Street, 6th floor \r\n Harrisburg, PA 17105-8552 To contribute to the fund, mail a check payable to: Wild Resource Conservation Program Bureau of Forestry 400 Market Street, 6th floor Harrisburg, PA 17105-8552 For more information about the Wild Resource Conservation Program, contact the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry by phone or email.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000 (2026 program expects to invest over $500,000 in projects). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was June 30, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Wild Resource Conservation Program is funded by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and 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.
The solicitation lists 2 required documents: grant application and fiscal guidance compliance documents. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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