The Nature Conservancy is now accepting applications for its Resilient and Connected Appalachians Land Protection Grant Program.  The deadline to apply is February 7

The program offers funding for non-profit organizations, municipalities, and other partners to engage in conservation efforts in the Appalachians.

Grants of up to $100,000 are available for both fee and easement land acquisition projects.

The grants will prioritize funding for projects in one of the Nature Conservancy’s focal areas.

Use the grant program’s mapping tool to determine if your project will take place in one of these areas.

Applicant Webinar

A webinar on January 15 starting at Noon will provide more information about the grants. Click Here to register.

Visit The Nature Conservancy’s Resilient and Connected Appalachians Land Protection Grant Program webpage for all the details.

For more information on programs, initiatives and other special events, visit the PA & DE  Chapter of The Nature Conservancy website.  Click Here to sign up for updates from TNC, Like them on Facebook, Follow them on Twitter and Join them on Instagram.  Click Here to become a member.

The Nature Conservancy has 31,000 members in Pennsylvania.

(Reprinted from the DCNR Grants Newsletter.  Click Here to sign up for your own copy.)

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-- South Mountain Partnership Jan. 31 Winter Partnership Meeting In York County; Holiday Gift Guide [PaEN]

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NewsClips:

-- Altoona Mirror: PA Outdoor Recreation Association Aims To Boost Outdoor Recreation

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-- Tribune-Democrat: Ribbon-Cutting Marks Another Step Forward For Ghost Town Trail Expansion 

-- Altoona Mirror: Ghost Town Trail Marks Milestone

-- Altoona Mirror: Logan Valley Trail Opens In Blair County

-- Warren Times: Allegheny National Forest North Country Trail Assn. Details 2024 Work, Talks 2025 Plans

-- Republican Herald: Schuylkill Haven Vying For WalkWorks Grant

-- Scranton Times: PA Environmental Council Awards 2024 Environmental Partnership Award To Anthracite Bicycle Coalition

-- Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper Blog: New GIS Map Plots More Than 22,000 Bird Detections, 170 Species From 24-Day West Branch Susquehanna Kayaking Trip

-- Warren Times: Allegheny River Cleanup Recognized By US Forest Service

-- Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper Blog: DCNR Botanist: Protecting Habitat For Rare Wetland Plants Critical As Certain Populations Struggle

-- NextPittsburgh: Landforce, Partners Receive $15.3 Million Federal Grant For Workforce Development Program

-- PittsburgUnionProgress.com: Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Events Aim To Ensure All Ages Can Enjoy Winter Activities In Pittsburgh’s Parks

-- Post-Gazette Editorial: Pittsburgh Families Suffer Substandard Parks Despite Approving Special Parks Tax

[Posted: December 11, 2024]

12/16/2024