Implementation grants are available to carry out projects or activities defined in an approved river conservation plan. Grants require a 50 percent match. The small community development projects provide a municipal applicant with a population of 5000 or less with an alternate method of funding for rehabilitation and development of minor indoor and basic outdoor park, recreation and conservation areas and facilities. Land Trust Grants provide 50 percent funding for acquisition and planning of open space and natural areas which face imminent loss. Lands must be open to public use and priority is given to habitat for threatened species.
Eligible applicants are nonprofit land trusts and conservancies.
Heritage Parks Grants promote public-private partnerships to preserve and enhance natural, cultural, historic and recreation resources to stimulate economic development through heritage tourism. Grants require a 25-50 percent local match. Applying for Funding DCNR will begin accepting applications for the next round of grants later this summer.