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Peer and Circuit Rider

Department of Conservation & Natural ResourcesCloses Jun 30, 2027(250 days left)

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This Pennsylvania DCNR program funds municipalities, counties, multi-municipal partnerships, and councils of government to build local capacity for parks, recreation, and conservation. It is strictly for government applicants; small businesses, sole proprietors, LLCs, and nonprofits should not apply.

Best for
County and municipal governments in Pennsylvania, Multi-municipal partnerships, Councils of government, Eligible municipal agencies
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Nonprofit organizations, Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Who can apply
State and local governments

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The deadline is June 30, 2027, and the program is listed as open year round.
Who can apply for this grant?
County or municipal governments and eligible municipal agencies in Pennsylvania. Applicant types are municipalities and public agencies.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only government entities may apply; a small business may not.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The eligible applicant types are municipalities and public agencies; nonprofits are not listed as eligible.

Summary

These grant programs fund projects that help municipalities, counties, multi-municipal partnerships, and council of governments to increase local capacity for recreation, parks and conservation. The Peer program funds projects that, through a collaborative process, focus on a specific need identi...

About this grant

These grant programs fund projects that help municipalities, counties, multi-municipal partnerships, and council of governments to increase local capacity for recreation, parks and conservation. The Peer program funds projects that, through a collaborative process, focus on a specific need identified by the grantee and its partners. The Circuit Rider program aides in the hiring of a full-time park, recreation or conservation professional whose services are shared by the members of a formal partnership, commission or authority.

Funding type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount Matching: Varies Grant cycle: Open Year Round Deadline: 2027-06-30 Source: Pennsylvania's grant directory (pa.gov/grants), listed as accepting applications.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Eligible applicant types: Municipality; Public Agency

Who may apply: County or Municipal Governments; Eligible municipal agencies

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Parks recreation