Mini-Grants
The Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape hosts an annual mini-grant program to advance landscape-wide project work.
Applications are no longer being accepted for the 2026 Round.
About the Mini-Grant Program
The Schuylkill Highlands Mini-Grant Program is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and administered by Natural Lands. The program provides up to $15,000 in funding to partners for projects that support and advance the goals and objectives of the Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape.
We fund projects that advance our goals
Projects eligible for funding are those that are within the Schuylkill Highlands boundaries, on publicly accessible property, and support the goals and objectives of the Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape. Mini-Grant applications must demonstrate how the project will advance at least one of the partnership goals to connect residents and visitors to the outdoors, encourage nature-based tourism and compatible economic development, conserve land and water resources, and inspire people to care for, enjoy, and explore the Schuylkill Highlands.
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
Eligibility Requirements
Who can apply?
Mini-grants are awarded to municipal, regional, and county government agencies and incorporated non-profit organizations registered with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations.
Project Eligibility Boundary Map
Funded projects must be located within the geographic boundaries of the Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape to be eligible for funding.
Mini-Grant Application Supporting Documents
Terms
Ranking Criteria
Mini-Grant Documents
Progress Report Narrative
Close-Out Instructions
Final Report Narrative
Project Success Story
Summary of Costs
Close-Out and Final Payment Request Form
Branding
Schuylkill Highlands & DCNR Logos
Contact Information
Application questions and preliminary project proposals should be communicated to:
Estelle Wynn Dolan
Schuylkill Highlands Program Manager
Natural Lands
1031 Palmers Mill Rd.
Media, PA 19063
610-353-5587 x213
edolan@natlands.org
Apply Online
All applications must be submitted through the online portal. Applications are no longer being accepted for the 2026 Round.
Past Projects
Below is an archive of past projects funded by the Schuylkill Highlands Mini-Grant Program.
