The next round of DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) grants will begin accepting applications on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Applications will be accepted through 4:00 PM on Wednesday, April 5. For more information and to apply, please visit the DCNR Grants Customer Service Portal. Facts and advice available about the C2P2 grant program:
- The annual C2P2 funding round supports hundreds of local recreation and conservation projects each year.
- In 2022, C2P2 funded over 300 projects totaling about $90 million.
- Tutorial videos are available on DCNR’s YouTube channel. A walkthrough of the grant application is a good place to start. Also check out the 2023 grant workshop video series, which provides more information on each project type.
- Finally, before starting your grant application, you should contact your DCNR Bureau of Recreation and Conservation regional advisor for advice on making your project as competitive as possible for funding.
This post adapted from a news release by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.