The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) has announced the 2023 PA Water Trails Mini-Grant Program.
Donor Name:Â Missouri Technology Corporation
State: Pennsylvania
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/03/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $5,000
Details:
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council works in partnership with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and the National Park Service to facilitate the Pennsylvania Water Trails Program. With 28 designated trails established across the Commonwealth, the program brings technical assistance and executive oversight to the diverse network.
Grants are available on a competitive basis for projects that implement the PA Water Trail Program’s eight guiding principles:
- Partnership
- Stewardship
- Volunteerism
- Education
- Conservation
- Community Vitality
- Diversity
- Wellness and Well-being
Proposed projects must advance program goals such as creating recreational opportunities for all Pennsylvanians on Water Trails; developing trails that support sustainable use of natural resources; increasing and improving physical and psychological access to Water Trails; and connecting water trails to land trails or to other culturally significant community assets.
Funding Information
Applicants can request up to $5,000 and project proposals must include a 1:1 match (cash, in-kind, or a combination).
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include registered non-profit organizations and public entities (such as a county, municipality, or municipal agency). All projects must occur on or for a designated Pennsylvania Water Trail.
For more information, visit PEC.