The window to apply for Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants opens for a month on July 15. Projects must be consistent with a line item in the state capital budget. Grants are expected to be awarded prior to the election. The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) is a Commonwealth grant program administered by the Office of the Budget for the read more
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June
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May
Support Hawk Mountain during the 2020 Benefit for the Birds
Hawk Mountain's annual fundraiser, the Benefit for the Birds Gala has been transformed into a month-long, online-only silent auction with a live-streamed event. The annual gala, which had to be cancelled, is the Sanctuary's largest and only fundraiser, garnering critical general operating support for Hawk Mountain science, education, stewardship, and other conservation read more
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April
PPP Loan Forgiveness
Article from the Walz Group. As we continue to work through the various aspects of the CARES Act and related PPP loans, many of you have been asking about the forgiveness components of the Act. We are here to help you plan for the coming weeks by offering our assistance and some tools for navigating the forgiveness portion of the PPP Loans. We know that you will be balancing read more
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March
Development Assistance for Pennsylvania Land Trusts
Pennsylvania Land Trust Association is pleased to offer fundraising and membership development assistance to Pennsylvania land trusts. Organization staff and volunteers are welcome to reach out to Sara Painter, PALTA’s director of outreach and development, at spainter@conserveland.org at any time with questions regarding their land trust’s membership development and fundraising read more
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February
2020 Get Outdoors PA Mini-Grant Applications Due February 28th!
Get Outdoors PA Mini-Grants fund equipment and/or staff training to become instructors for guided programs that fit within the 16 Get Outdoors PA activity categories. Eligible partners can apply for grants ranging from $750-$3,000 to provide up to 50% of the total eligible costs associated with the training and/or total equipment purchase, in-kind matches are not accepted. read more
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February
Settlers Hospitality Guests Raise Funds for Conservation
On February 13, 2020, representatives from Settlers Hospitality properties presented the Delaware Highlands Conservancy with a check for $14,852 for funds collected in 2019 through the Green Lodging Partnership program. The funds were collected at The Settlers Inn, Ledges Hotel, and Silver Birches, located in Hawley, PA, and Hotel Anthracite, located in Carbondale, read more
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December
NFWF Announces Nearly $1 Million in Stewardship Grants in Pennsylvania
On December 10, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announced more than $1.5 million in Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program grants to restore forest and freshwater habitat in central Appalachia, including Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. The grants will generate more than $1.8 million in matching contributions for a total conservation impact of more read more
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November
DCNR Invests $14.3 Million to Protect 10,000 Acres
On November 19, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced the investment of $14.3 million in 41 land acquisition projects that will protect 10,051 acres of open space and natural areas through the Community Conservation Partnership Grants Program. The investments were funded by a combination of state and federal sources, including the read more
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November
Brandywine Conservancy Receives $80,000 Grant
The Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art is thrilled to announce that it has received an $80,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to conduct outreach and technical assistance within the Brandywine Creek Greenway; and coordinate and fund the 2020 Brandywine Creek Greenway (BCG) mini-grant program. As part of this grant, read more
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October
Brandywine Conservancy Receives $200,000 to Restore Red and White Clay Creek Watersheds
The Brandywine Conservancy is excited to announce it has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). As part of NFWF’s 2019 Delaware River Restoration Fund, this grant is a multistate investment to restore habitats and deliver practices that ultimately improve and protect critical sources of drinking water. With these funds, the read more
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October
Pocono Heritage Land Trust Receives $250,000 Grant to Clean Up Streams
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) recently announced 41 grant awards totaling more than $6.9 million for water quality restoration and habitat conservation throughout the Delaware River watershed. Pocono Heritage Land Trust will receive $250,000 to improve habitat for fish and wildlife at six locations in the Brodhead Creek Watershed, leveraging public and read more
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January
Heritage Conservancy Receives Major Donation to Endowment Fund
In Decemeber, Heritage Conservancy received a generous donation from a local business corporation. The Fred Beans Family of Dealerships donated $150,000 to the Conservancy's Keeping the Promise (KTP) endowment fund. The KTP fund strengthens Heritage Conservancy's promise to landowners and local residents to protect our natural and historic heritage in perpetuity. Entering read more
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September
ClearWater Conservancy Meets Slab Cabin Run Goal
With the engaged and passionate support of the community, ClearWater Conservancy (CWC) has raised 100% of its $2.75 million fundraising goal for the Slab Cabin Run Initiative. The fundraising effort began in October 2016 and now has been achieved due to generous contributions from a variety of public and private donors — individuals, municipalities, school children, local read more
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August
Heritage Conservancy Event Raises $60,000
Heritage Conservancy held its ninth annual Farm to Table on Saturday, August 5th, at the Conservancy’s Russell-Mandel Preserve in Buckingham Township. During a magical evening, over 225 guests helped to raise $60,000 toward the Conservancy’s mission of preserving and protecting our natural and historic heritage. That is the largest amount raised at any previous Farm to Table read more
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March
Hawk Mountain Receives Conservation Education Donation from PPL
Visitors to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary will continue to enjoy educational programs, events, workshops, and lectures, thanks in part to support from PPL Electric Utilities. PPL electric utilities has awarded $5,000 in Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) funding to Hawk Mountain. This grant will support the Sanctuary's educational programming available for school groups read more
