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DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION & NATURAL RESOURCES (DCNR)
www.dcnr.state.pa.us
GRANT/LOAN
Rails-to-Trails Development Grants – Provides grants for
renovation and development of abandoned railroad rights-ofway
or lands available for trail purposes under rail banking.
Development includes construction of trails and associated
structures, support facilities such as access roads, parking
areas, interpretive facilities and comfort facilities. Related
facilities such as walks, lighting, landscaping and signage for
trail use are eligible.
VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
Bureau of Forestry Grants – Grant funding from the U.S.
Forest Service and administered through DCNR, Bureau of
Forestry is available to rural volunteer fire companies that
serve populations of 10,000 or less. The grant is a 50 percent
match with a maximum grant amount of $7,500. A priority
of project funding is for the purchase of wildfire suppression
equipment and protective clothing. Grants can also be
awarded for maintenance of federal excess equipment, wildfire
training, dry hydrants and mobile and portable radios. Grants
cannot exceed 50 percent of the actual expenditures during
any fiscal year; maximum grant is $7,500. Matching funds
required. Priority on applications goes to seeking funds for
projects that include the purchase of wildfire suppression
equipment and protective clothing.
DEADLINE / REGULATIONS
DCNR applications for grants due by date
listed on www.dcnr.state.pa.us/brc/grants.
Information is available at any DCNR
regional office.
Contact – Charles C. Choplick, Program
Specialist, at 717-787-2925 or visit the
Bureau of Forestry at www.dcnr.state.pa.us/
forestry/ffp/vfagrant.aspx.
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENTS
WILD RESOURCES CONSERVATION FUND (WCRF) & ENVIRONMENTAL
STEWARDSHIP FUND (ESF)
Wild Resource Conservation Program – Counties, other
municipalities, tax-exempt 501 (c)(3) organizations registered
with the Bureau of Charitable Organizations and educational
institutions are eligible to receive grants from ESF for
projects intended to protect and conserve biological diversity.
Conservation Districts and municipal authorities are also
eligible for some types of projects funded by ESF. Individuals,
state government agencies and for-profit businesses, in
addition to the above, are eligible for WRCF monies but
not ESF monies. The great majority of the funds available
through this solicitation are expected to be ESF monies.
Therefore, applicants are strongly advised to seek a sponsoring
organization that is eligible for ESF monies. Note that the full
legal name of the sponsoring organization must be used on
the application form and, for 501(c)(3) organizations, must
be the same as is registered with the Bureau of Charitable
Organizations and with the Internal Revenue Service.
Contact – Deb Miller at 717-787-3212 or
visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us/wrcf/2008grant/
instructions.aspx.
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