The South Mountain Partnership will begin accepting applications for the 2020 Recreation and Conservation Mini Grants on April 1.  The deadline for applications is May 29.

The grants are designed to support that sustain the South Mountain Landscape’s natural, recreational and cultural resources in all or parts of Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, and York counties.

Project proposals addressing water resources will be given priority, as well as projects that assist municipalities and/or counties to implement conservation and preservation elements of their comprehensive plans.

Funding for this program comes from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Environmental Stewardship [Growing Greener] Fund.

Click Here to apply or for more information.

The Mini Grant program is administered by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

For more information on programs, initiatives and upcoming events in this region, visit the South Mountain Partnership website.

Visit DCNR’s Conservation Landscapes webpage to learn more about similar initiatives in other landscape regions.

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