This free, virtual workshop is designed to help applicants develop project ideas in preparation for submitting a grant application to the 2027 Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2). DCNR’s Bureau of Recreation and Conservation staff will discuss eligible project types, program priorities, and selection criteria.

Potential applicants for the 2027 grant opportunity, including those with previous experience applying to the program, are strongly encouraged to attend, as several changes are coming to the application questions and selection criteria. The workshop will highlight these changes and offer tips on creating a competitive application.

The workshop is especially suited for municipal officials, consultants, board members, trail managers, land trust staff, and park and recreation professionals.

The workshop runs from 9:00 AM to noon. A general session for all applicants will begin at 9:00 AM. Project type-specific breakout sessions will follow. Applicants should plan on attending both the general session and the breakout session for the project type they plan on applying for. There will be ample time for project-specific Q&A with DCNR’s professional grant managers and regional advisors.