Franklin Parker Community Conservation Grant Program [U.S.]

Deadline: 15-May-22

The New Jersey Conservation Foundation (NJ) is seeking applications for Franklin Parker Conservation Excellence Grants to help nonprofits address environmental challenges and improve quality of life for communities of color throughout New Jersey.

The grants are designed to enhance proficiency in land conservation, develop long-term viable programs, and design creative, innovative projects that can serve as models for other communities and projects.

Funding Information

Grants range in size, with a maximum of $5,000. Applicants are expected to match the requested funding with in-kind and/or cash contributions.
In addition to grant expenditures noted above, grant funds may be used for capital expenditures for stewardship/farming and stipends for students/interns.

Eligible Activities

Projects must be completed by June 1, 2023, and achieve at least one of the following objectives:

Land Preservation: Permanent preservation of land through acquisition or other means to improve quality of life for New Jersey communities of color. Funding may be used toward land transaction expenses, such as appraisals and surveys, but not for the capital costs of acquisitions. Eligible acquisition projects must be under contract or option with the landowner.
Land Stewardship: Implementation of stewardship projects, excluding routine maintenance that will enhance natural resources conservation and/or public access. Eligible stewardship projects must take place on lands accessible by the general public, and improve quality of life for New Jersey communities of color.
Public Education and Advocacy: Development of research, white papers, meetings, outdoor activities and other strategies to educate and promote understanding and appreciation of the benefits of clean, green, healthy environments in New Jersey communities of color.
Organizational Health: Establishment of sound management practices and/or training that will expand and strengthen an organization’s capacity to improve quality of life for New Jersey communities of color.