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Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural

Resources (DCNR)

Bureau of Recreation and Conservation

Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) -- 2012 Grant Workshop


Partnership: DCNR and Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society (PRPS)

• Partner with DCNR for Grant Workshops and other initiatives

• Principal PA organization promoting quality recreation and park opportunities

• Provides education, training, and technical assistance for local, county, state and federal recreation and park providers

• Kim Woodward, Executive Director


Today’s Agenda

I. Introduction

II. What’s new with DCNR-Bureau of Recreation and Conservation?

III. Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2)


Today’s Agenda

IV. Environmental eGrants V. Summary and Questions

VI. Break Out Sessions: Development, Planning, and Land Acquisition

VII. Trail Project Session


What’s New?

New Secretary of DCNR:

Richard J. Allan


What’s New?

New Bureau of Recreation and Conservation Director:

Lauren S. Imgrund


What’s New? New Bureau Home Page: ww.dcnr.state.pa.us/brc/index.htm

• C2P2 Guidance Documents

• Technical Assistance

•Apply for Environmental eGrants


Greening our Grant Program

“Greening Parks and Sustainable Practices”

eGrants web page: On-Line Resources


PNDI Receipt requirement


2012 C2P2 Funding Priorities

www.paoutdoorrecplan.com

The Pennsylvania State Outdoor Recreation Plan: 2009-2013

“The Keystone of Healthy Living”



• Rehabilitation of existing and development of new park and recreation facilities

• Trail projects that close gaps• Implementation of Rivers Conservation Plans



• Land Conservation:

Critical habitat, Key connectors, Community Parks

• Regional Initiatives:

Conservation Landscape Initiatives, Heritage Areas, and Statewide Significant Greenways

• Sustainable Park Planning


Americans with Disabilities Act2010 Accessibility Standards

•Full Compliance required 3/15/12

•DCNR using 2010 standards NOW

•Self Evaluations and Transition Plans

Questions on Accessibility Contacts:

Department of Justice: www.ada.gov

Voice: 1-800-514-0301 TTY: 1-800-514-0383

US Access Board: www.access-board.gov/gs.htm Voice: 1-800-872-2253 TTY: 1-800-993-2822


Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):Common Issues

• Parking

• Accessible Routes

• Amenities

– Playgrounds

– Pavilions

– Sports Fields

• Proper Signage


ADA: DRAFT Guidelines for Outdoor Recreation Areas---Trails

• 3 Draft Guidelines Available• Existing Pedestrian Networks

evaluate/identify access deficits create plan to address deficits

• Proper Signage important• Handicap parking and accessible

route to pedestrian pathway required


Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2)


C2P2 Grant Funding Sources ‘11-’12

*Note: Compiled from Gov’s 2011-2012 budget. Does not reflect recent reductions.


C2P2: What we’ve done

• Awarded nearly $600 million in Grants for 5000+ projects since FY 94-95 – Total Project Costs including local

investment worth more than $1.9 Billion, including (C2P2)

– $372 Million in Grants from the Keystone Conservation Recreation Fund for 3755 projects

– Total Project Costs including local investment – $1.2 billion (Keystone)


BRC Accomplishments

• Grants have been awarded every County and to about 50% of PA municipalities

• Completed 800+ trail projects• Helped conserve nearly 150,000

acres of open space and critical wildlife habitat

• 43% of recreation occurs at local/county parks


C2P2 Accomplishments and Economic Impacts

Economic Impact: Substantial!– Great Allegheny Passage:

• $40 million in annual direct spending & $7.5 million in wages– Philadelphia (Greenspace Alliance Study):

• $40.3 million in economic out-of-towner expenditures • $688 million in increased value for properties surrounding parks


Matching Requirements


C2P2 Project Types

• Development

• Land Acquisition

• Partnerships

• Planning

– Trails

– Rivers


“Ready-to-Go” Requirements

• Most competitive projects are “Ready to Go”

• “Ready to Go” Checklists for each project type

• Timeline --- 3 years• Discuss with your Regional Adviser


PNDI Receipt Requirement

• Review required for most projects-few exceptions

• Web based PNDI tool

www.naturalheritage.state.pa.us

• PNDI receipt required (must be uploaded with electronic

application)• Hits do not need to be

resolved• Start this review early

• Large landscapes and trails require a paper submission

• Sign and date form


Step #1 Apply to eGrants:

Contact Your

Regional Adviser!


Environmental eGrants

• Shared eGrants use by DCNR & DEP

• Applications accepted electronically only

• Must register on eGrants to begin application process

Environmental eGrants Customer Service Center: 1-800-326-7734


Environmental eGrants

• Manual and supporting documents online

(no hard copy manual)

• Step-by-Step Instructions

• SAP and DUNS #’s

• Review guidance documents before completing application


Project Type Requirements

Each project type requires attachments:

• Download and save to PC, fill out and upload to Application

• Ready-To-Go Checklist

• Can’t submit application without completing “required” fields and attaching “required” documents


eGrants Customer Service: Frequently Asked Questions

• FAQ’s

• Obtain DUNS and SAP vendor numbers

• Saving an application

• Forgot password?

• AOR (Authorized Organization Representative) changed to “Chief Elected Official”


Application Review and Ranking

• Review and ranking done by committee

• In general, highest scored applications receive funding first until funding is exhausted

• Ranking based on responses to Project Narrative Questions

NEW this year: (project specific) “Project Narrative Instructions”


NEW 2012: Project Narrative Instructions

• eGrants Application: download Project Narrative Form and respond to 4 Questions

(4 single pages maximum)

• Project Narrative Instructions based on Project Type

• Points are assigned to each Project Narrative Question


Project Narrative Questions

Question #1: (30 Points)

Needs and Benefits

• Address critical needs, issues, urgencies

• Identify community, recreation and/or conservation outcomes/benefits

• Describe the anticipated economic impact



Question #2: (30 points)

Relationship of your Project to State, Regional, County and or Local Plans/Public Engagement

• Advance goals of local, county, regional and/or County Greenway or Rivers Conservation Plan

• Implements the Statewide PA Outdoor Recreation Plan

• Project identified with in DCNR designated Conservation Landscape Initiative or PA Heritage Area

• Public Involvement



Question #3: (20 Points)

Project Partners

• List major partners engaged and manner in which they are engaged in your project

• Upload letters of commitment

• Multi-municipal projects: provide letters of support



Question #4: (20 points)

Sustainable and Green Practices•Site Location and Site Design

•Water: protect and restore systems associated with project’s hydrology and sensitive ecosystems

•Natural landscaping: protect and restore site vegetation, species and habitat

Refer to BRC’s Greening Parks

and Sustainable Practices Webpage



Question #4 Cont. : (20 points)

Sustainable and Green Practices

•Materials Selection and Construction

•Connect People to Nature

•Operations and Maintenance

•Environmental Stewardship Messaging


Summary and Questions

• Contact your Regional Adviser• Review “Ready-to-Go“ Checklists & Project Guidance

Documents• eGrants Customer Service 1-800-326-7734

General Questions?


Application Deadline

eGrants Application Deadline Count down

Applications must be submitted on-line by Wednesday April 4, 2012 4:00pm


Break-Out Sessions

• Planning• Land Acquisition• Development

• Trails


2012 C2P2 Grant Workshop

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)

Bureau of Recreation and Conservation

C2P2 Webinar March 9th