Highlands Conservation Act Grant Program ? Base Funding

The Highlands Conservation Act Grant Program provides funding for land conservation projects in the Highlands Region. The program is designed to assist Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in conserving land and natural resources through Federal assistance for land conservation projects. Eligible applicants include State Conservation Agencies, and the program has a match requirement of 50% of the total project cost. The program funds land conservation by State Agencies in the Highlands Region, and proposed projects must be consistent with areas identified in the Study and Update as having high resource value. • Eligible applicants: State Conservation Agencies • Match requirement: 50% of total project cost • Project duration: Up to 4 years • Funding amount: Up to $1,460,000 per award • Number of awards: 4 expected awards, one per eligible State