Description
The Highlands Conservation Act Grant Program is a competitive funding opportunity for State agencies in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania to conserve land and natural resources in the Highlands Region. The program provides funding for land conservation projects, including the acquisition of land or interests in land from willing sellers to permanently protect resources of high conservation value. Eligible applicants must submit proposals that meet specific eligibility criteria, including being located in a High Conservation Value area and having a match requirement of 50% of the total project cost. The program has a total estimated funding of $8,592,839, with a minimum award of $25,000 and a maximum award of $8,592,839. The project period will be no longer than 4 years from the date of the grant award, with a possible one-year extension.
Key aspects of the job include:
• Land conservation and acquisition
• Protection of natural resources
• Compliance with Federal regulations and requirements
• Coordination with other organizations and stakeholders
• Management of grant funds and reporting requirements