Grant Opportunities > Land Acquisition and Conservation

Guidance Documents

•	Contact Regional Advisor

•	Obtain an SAP Vendor Number and a DUNS Number

•	All applicants planning to apply for a land acquisition grant under the Critical Habitat/Open Space Program must pre-qualify as an eligible applicant for funding under the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund Act, click on the Prequalified Land Trust Policy for more information.

•	Collect County/Municipal Notification Letters

•	Secure Match: If cash match from sources other than applicant, commitment letters provided from those providing match

•	Secure Match: If land donation is part of the match, provide an appraisal report

•	Create a realistic, accurate, and detailed cost estimate / budget

•	Acquisition Eligible and Ineligible Grant Project Activities/Costs/Match

•	Obtain an appraisal report for the project property to be acquired. See our Appraisal Policy for guidance.

•	Provide tax map

•	Waiver of Retroactivity, formal written request to DCNR – Central Office and has contacted appropriate staff person. See our Waiver for Retroactivity Policy.

Recreation

Project that will provide public access to local community park and recreation areas.

Critical Habitat/Open Space

Project that protects open space and critical habitat for important species and ecosystems.

This Grant Program is administered by: Bureau of Recreation and Conservation

•	BRC Acquisition Policy: Requirements for Property Appraisals

•	BRC Acquisition Policy: Requirements for Boundary Surveys and Title Work

•	Prequalified Land Trust Policy

•	PNDI Policy

•	Acquisition Project Management Process Policy

•	Greening Policy

•	Public Value & Use Policy