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    Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

    Apply for Peer Grants

    Explore Peer Grant opportunities to build capacity for recreation, green infrastructure, and conservation projects and complete your application form online.

    Apply for Peer Grants

    What Can Be Funded?

    Peer grants help municipalities contract with a professional to complete special-purpose plans. Examples include:

    • Intergovernmental cooperation
    • Capacity-building opportunities
    • Strategic plans
    • Site-specific plans
    • Facility, revenue, and operations plans
    • Walkability and Safe Routes to Parks assessments

    Who Should Apply?

    • County and municipal governments
    • Eligible municipal agencies

    What Is the Typical Grant Size?

    • Awards range between $10,000 - $18,000.
    • Match of at least 10 percent of the awarded amount is required.

    When Are Applications Accepted?

    Grants are open year-round.

    Contact Us

    For more information, please contact your DCNR Bureau of Recreation and Conservation regional advisor (PDF).