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Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)

Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) -- 2012 Grant Workshop. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Bureau of Recreation and Conservation. Partnership: DCNR and Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society (PRPS).

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  1. Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) -- 2012 Grant Workshop Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Bureau of Recreation and Conservation

  2. 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

  3. Introduction What’s new with DCNR-Bureau of Recreation and Conservation? Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) Today’s Agenda

  4. Today’s Agenda IV. Environmental eGrants V. Summary and Questions VI. Break Out Sessions: Development, Planning, and Land Acquisition VII. Trail Project Session

  5. What’s New? New Secretary of DCNR: Richard J. Allan

  6. What’s New? New Bureau of Recreation and Conservation Director: Lauren S. Imgrund

  7. What’s New? New Bureau Home Page: ww.dcnr.state.pa.us/brc/index.htm • C2P2 Guidance Documents • Technical Assistance • Apply for Environmental eGrants

  8. Greening our Grant Program “Greening Parks and Sustainable Practices” eGrants web page: On-Line Resources

  9. PNDI Receipt requirement

  10. 2012 C2P2 Funding Priorities www.paoutdoorrecplan.com The Pennsylvania State Outdoor Recreation Plan: 2009-2013 “The Keystone of Healthy Living”

  11. 2012 C2P2 Funding Priorities • Rehabilitation of existing and development of new park and recreation facilities • Trail projects that close gaps • Implementation of Rivers Conservation Plans

  12. 2012 C2P2 Funding Priorities • Land Conservation: Critical habitat, Key connectors, Community Parks • Regional Initiatives: Conservation Landscape Initiatives, Heritage Areas, and Statewide Significant Greenways • Sustainable Park Planning

  13. 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

  14. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):Common Issues • Parking • Accessible Routes • Amenities • Playgrounds • Pavilions • Sports Fields • Proper Signage

  15. 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

  16. Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) Umbrella Grant program of several funding sources: • Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund • Environmental Stewardship Fund • PA Snowmobile/ATV Fund • Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) • Federal PA Recreational Trails

  17. C2P2 Grant Funding Sources ‘11-’12 *Note: Compiled from Gov’s 2011-2012 budget. Does not reflect recent reductions.

  18. 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)

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. Matching Requirements • Matching funds need to be secure • C2P2 Grants primarily: 50/50 • Federal PA Recreational Trail Grant: 80/20 • Snow/ATV fund: 80/20 (except acquisition 50/50) * Refer to Grant Program Policies on http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/brc/grants/

  22. C2P2 Project Types • Development • Land Acquisition • Partnerships • Planning • Trails • Rivers

  23. “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

  24. 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

  25. Step #1 Apply to eGrants: Contact Your Regional Adviser!

  26. 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

  27. EnvironmentaleGrants • Manual and supporting documents online (no hard copy manual) • Step-by-Step Instructions • SAP and DUNS #’s • Review guidance documents before completing application

  28. 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

  29. 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”

  30. 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”

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. Project Narrative Questions 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

  34. Project Narrative Questions 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

  35. Project Narrative Questions 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

  36. Project Narrative Questions Question #4 Cont. : (20 points) Sustainable and Green Practices • Materials Selection and Construction • Connect People to Nature • Operations and Maintenance • Environmental Stewardship Messaging

  37. Summary and Questions • Contact your Regional Adviser • Review “Ready-to-Go“ Checklists & Project Guidance Documents • eGrants Customer Service 1-800-326-7734 General Questions?

  38. Application Deadline eGrants Application Deadline Count down Applications must be submitted on-line by Wednesday April 4, 2012 4:00pm

  39. Break-Out Sessions • Planning • Land Acquisition • Development • Trails

  40. 2012 C2P2 Grant Workshop Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Bureau of Recreation and Conservation • C2P2 Webinar March 9th

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