PA Conservation Corps Grants Available To Local Governments For Conservation, Recreation

The Department of Labor and Industrythis week announcedit is accepting applications for conservation, recreation, historical preservation, graffiti removal and repair projects under thePennsylvania Conservation Corps Program.

 

Applications are due January 9.

 

The PCC program is designed to provide work experience and educational opportunities to unemployed young adults as they undertake needed projects on Pennsylvania's public lands. Funds available through the program may be used to purchase approved construction materials and contracted services. Political subdivisions must provide a 25 percent cash match. The wages of corpsmembers and crewleaders are paid directly by the Department.

 

For more information or to obtain a grant application packet, visit thePennsylvania Conservation Corps Program onlineor contact the Pennsylvania Conservation Corps, 1304 Labor and Industry Building, 651 Boas Street, Room 1304, Harrisburg, PA 17121-0750, call 717-783-6385 or send email to:pcc@state.pa.us.