Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage (EPF)
This funding program provides financial support to municipalities, state agencies, and nonprofits in New York for the acquisition and improvement of parks, historic sites, and heritage areas, with increased funding available for projects in high-poverty areas.
Donor Name: Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (OPRHP) State: New York County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: June 2024 Size of the Grant: Up to $675,000 Grant Duration: Not specified Details/Overview: The Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) Grants Program for Parks, Preservation, and Heritage offers up to $26 million to support the acquisition, planning, development, and improvement of parks, historic properties, and heritage areas in New York State. Eligible applicants include municipalities, state agencies, and nonprofits. Grants cover up to 50% of project costs, with up to 75% available for projects in high-poverty areas. Applications are due by June 2024.
Award Range
Not specified - $675,000
Total Program Funding
$26,000,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes - 50 percent or 25 percent for high-poverty areas
Additional Details
Grants cover up to 50 percent of total eligible project costs, up to 75 percent for projects in high-poverty areas.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Applicants must have an ownership interest in the project property. If the applicant is not the property owner, they must have documentation of the owner’s intent to sell, donate, or transfer the property. For projects involving property improvement, the owner must agree to sign the project agreement and any long-term protection document.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation
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