Northern Conservation Initiative

The Strategic Business Plan (SBP) adopted by the Chester County Commissioners (Commissioners) establishes goals for land preservation, water quality, public safety, public health (mental and physical), quality of life, and economic development. The Commissioners have authorized the Department of Parks + Preservation to solicit land preservation proposals from eligible municipalities and private nonprofit organizations in northern Chester County that advance the SBP and complement conservation work in the northern part of the county by offering “Northern Conservation Initiative” grants on a trial basis. The County will focus these funds on projects that preserve the most land with the greatest economy and efficiency. Examples of high priority projects include (but are not limited to) preserving water quality, conserving flood prone areas, providing public recreation opportunities, implementing local and regional policy plans, or otherwise implementing the SBP. For more information about this program, please contact Judy Thomas at [email protected].

Grant Program Materials

Not accepting applications at this time

• Program Guidelines (Letters of Intent are due on November 1st of each year for the following year's applications.)
• Northern Conservation Initiative Eligibility Map
• Application Forms
  • Application Checklist
  • Financial Summary
  • Project Description
  • Landowner Acknowledgement
  • For projects that include agricultural land, a Conservation Plan Implementation Agreement
  • Grant Contract
• Disbursement Forms
• 1099-S Verification Form