Greenway Community Grants

The Greenway Communities Grant Program offers funding to municipalities within the designated Greenway area to develop plans and projects that align with economic development and resource protection. Grants range from $20,000 for single applicants to $30,000 for intermunicipal projects. Eligibility requires municipalities to adopt a resolution supporting the Greenway Criteria, fostering community involvement in sustainable development and environmental education.

NOTE: Applicants will be allowed a conference period with Greenway staff up to the grant deadline. This period will allow applicants to ask staff for feedback and input on the grant project and application. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Greenway prior to applying to discuss proposed projects.
Background
The Greenway Communities Grant Program provides grant funding to help communities develop and implement a vision for their future that balances Greenway criteria of economic development considerations with resource protection and promotion objectives. Awards with a single municipal applicant are capped at $20,000. Awards for projects with multiple municipal applicants capped at $30,000.
Greenway Communities are eligible to receive funding to develop plans or projects consistent with the five Greenway criteria
natural and cultural resource protection, economic development, public access, regional planning, and heritage and environmental education.
Higher amounts are awarded for intermunicipal projects.

Eligibility

This grant program is open to municipalities that are within the designated Greenway area and have adopted a local board resolution to become a designated “Greenway Community.” The resolution demonstrates that the community supports the Greenway Criteria and the voluntary process for the development of the Greenway Compact.Greenway Community Grants are open to Greenway Communities.