2017 NJ Land Conservation Rally

Since 1961, the Green Acres Program has been partnering with local government and nonprofits to preserve open space and provide outdoor recreational opportunities throughout New Jersey.  In 2016, the Preserve New Jersey Act was passed to allocate the recreation and conservation funding measure approved by the voters in 2014 .   With this funding, Green Acres will continue to provide loans and grants to counties and municipaltiies and grants to nonprofit organizations for land preservation and park development projects.  Now, however, we can also provide funding for stewardship!  This workshop will provide an overview of the traditional and changing Local and Nonprofit Land Acquisition and Park Development Assistance programs and introduce the new Stewardship Assistance Program.  We will discuss funding available, eligible and ineligible projects, how to apply for grants and loans and what "strings" are attached to Green Acres funding.  The Blue Acres and Tax Exemption programs, both administered by Green Acres, will also be highlighted.