Lawn Conversion
Lawn Conversion and Buffer Mini-Grant Program

Lehigh County Lawn Conversion Project.
PACD was awarded a $200,000 Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grant from the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to continue offering training and mini-grants to Pennsylvania’s conservation districts. Landowners are encouraged to work with their local conservation district to determine eligibility and work through the process of installing a project.
This round, there are three mini-grant categories available. Installation of lawn conversion and buffer projects, post-planting establishment, and education & outreach.
MATERIALS
*Please email applications and supporting documents to Holly Miller at hmiller@pacd.org.
Installation of Lawn Conversion and Buffer Projects
- Guidelines
- Application
- Planting Plan Template
- Maintenance Plan Template
- Landowner Agreement Template
- Budget Template
- Mid-term Report
- Final Report
- Resources
Post-Planting Establishment
- Guidelines
- Application
- Post-Planting Establishment Plan
- Landowner Agreement Template
- Post-Planting Inspection Checklist
- Mid-term Report
- Final Report
Education & Outreach
CONTACT
Please contact Holly Miller, PACD Program Manager at hmiller@pacd.org with questions.
The Lawn Conversion & Riparian Buffer Mini-Grant Program for Conservation Districts is financed in part by a grant from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program, Environmental Stewardship fund, under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.