DCNR Park Rehabilitation and Development Grants

Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR)

The DCNR Park Rehabilitation and Development Grants support projects aimed at enhancing public parks and recreation facilities. Eligible applicants include local governments and educational institutions, with grants ranging from $60,000 to $100,000. Projects must comply with federal and state regulations, and focus on rehabilitation, new development, or river conservation initiatives. A 50% match is typically required, encouraging community involvement in maintaining and improving local green spaces.

NOTE: The application period opens the second Monday of January and closes the last business day of April.
Grants are available for local recreation and park improvement projects through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Community Conservation Partnerships Program.
What Can Be Funded?
Development grants help build or rehabilitate park and recreation facilities. Facilities must be open to the public.
Example facilities include, but are not limited to:

• PlaygroundsSkateparksBallfieldsPoolsSplash padsPavilionsIndoor recreation facilities

Small Community Development grants are also available for municipalities with populations of 5,000 or less. These grants support basic outdoor recreation and park projects. They have lower match requirements than traditional development grants.
What Is the Typical Grant Size?
Award amounts vary but are typically between $100,000 - $250,000.Dollar-for-dollar match is typically required, except for Small Community projects.Small Community projects have grant values that range from $60,000 - $100,000.For Small Community projects, the first $30,000 of the grant requires no match. Each dollar above that requires dollar-for-dollar match.

Eligibility

Who Should Apply?County and municipal governmentsEligible municipal agenciesNon-profit organizations