Mini-Grants

The Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape hosts a yearly mini-grant program to advance landscape wide project work.

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About the Mini-Grant Program

The Schuylkill Highlands Mini-Grant Program is a reimbursement grant program funded by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and administered by Natural Lands. The program will provide mini-grants in the amount of $1,000 to $15,000 for projects that support and advance the goals and objectives of the Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape.

We fund projects that advance our goals

Mini-grants that support the goals and mission of the Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape are eligible to be funded. Mini grant applications should connect residents and visitors to the outdoors; encourage sustainable regional development; protect natural and cultural resources; and inspire people to care for, enjoy, and explore the Schuylkill Highlands. The project should advance on of the four goals mentioned below.

Goal #1

Connect Residents and Visitors to the Outdoors

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Goal #2

Encourage Sustainable and Compatible Economic Development

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Goal #3

Conserve, Protect, Restore, and Steward Resources

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Goal #4

Promote the Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape

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Types of Projects

Conservation, Recreation and Nature-Based Tourism

Agricultural or storm water best management practices.
A regional trail feasibility, boardwalks, mapping, master plans, and trail construction.
Implementation of land stewardship, restoration, and conservation plans.
Water quality, habitat improvement, restoration projects, and riparian buffers.
Marketing and tour planning materials, maps, brochures, and or other educational materials.
Interpretive and wayfinding signage
Recreational user amenities such as bike racks, benches, and bottle fill stations.
Water trail landings, fishing piers and development of access points from rivers, and streams.
Plans or conservation ordinances that result in a significant contribution to the protection of important natural, cultural, and recreational resources

Past Projects

Below is a selection of noteable past projects funded by the Schuylkill Highlands Mini-Grant Program.

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Eligibility Requirements

Who can apply?

Grants will be made to municipalities, non-profits, watershed associations, and friends of groups with a tax exempt 501(c)3 status and registered with the Bureau of Charities. Non-profit organizations must submit proof of non-profit status and be registered with the PA Department of State Bureau of Charitable Organizations.