{CCPC Logo} Vision Partnership Program
The Chester County Board of Commissioners established the Vision Partnership Program in 1996 to promote cooperation between the County and local governments in the implementation of Landscapes, the County’s comprehensive policy plan. Following the adoption of Landscapes2 in 2009, the Vision Partnership Program (VPP) was fully updated to achieve better alignment with Landscapes2 {Go} and the County Strategic Plan {Go} . Grants awarded to municipalities under the Vision Partnership Program are provided to assist them in achieving consistency with the principles of Landscapes2 through their local planning programs.
2012 Vision Partnership Program Grant - Round 2 Applications
The Chester County Planning Commission (CCPC) is pleased to announce the opening of Round 2 of the VPP grant application process for 2012. A maximum of $120,000 will be available for this grant round.
The following are the important deadlines for this grant application round:
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June 11, 2012: Round 2 grant application period begins.
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June - August: Pre-application meetings (latest meeting date - August 8)
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August 15, 2012: Grant applications due in CCPC offices by 4:00 pm.
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September 12, 2012: Grant award recommendations made by CCPC Grants Review Committee.
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October 5, 2012: Grant contracts prepared by CCPC for signature by municipalities and consultants.
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October - November: Grant contracts go before Commissioners for final approval and signature. (Specific dates will be dependent on the Commissioners’ meeting schedule.)
The 2012 VPP Municipal Planning Grant Manual contains the full requirements of the grant program. Copies of the grant manual can be accessed electronically below. You will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to use the fill-in version of Appendices A and B. To download Adobe Acrobat Reader please visit the Adobe site. {Go}
If you have questions about the grant program or would like to schedule a pre-application meeting, please contact Carol Stauffer, Planning Services Director, at 610-344-6285 cstauffer@chesco.org {Go}
The next of VPP funding is anticipated to begin in January 2013.
VPP Grants Awarded in 2011
VPP grants awarded in 2011 are governed by the requirements of the January 2011 Grant Manual and the current contracts. Please follow this link {Go} to the January 2011 Grant Manual and reimbursement application.
VPP Grants Awarded Prior to 2011
VPP grants awarded prior to 2011 continue to be governed by the requirements of the October 2007 Grant Manual and the current contracts. Please follow this link {Go} to the October 2007 Grant Manual and reimbursement application.
