F23AP00456
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
The Pennsylvania Highlands region is rich in ecological, recreational, and cultural resources. Located south of the Kittatinny Ridge, it features rolling green hills, thriving forests, rocky terrain, wetlands, and valued archaeological and historical sites. It is a large area containing nearly 1.5 million acres, including William Penn State Forest, five state parks, and multiple state game lands.
The proximity to large urban centers means that the area faces a very high risk of conversion through loss of habitat and open space. However, there is a concerted effort being made by nonprofit groups, land conservancies, and government agencies that recognize the Pennsylvania Highlands as a unique ecological, recreational, agricultural, and cultural treasure and are committed to its preservation.
Funds used from this grant will help to acquire 493 acres in West Nantmeal and Wallace Townships, Chester County, for an addition to the William Penn State Forest. This acquisition will protect water resources and allow for increased public outdoor passive recreation in the Schuylkill Highlands.
The proximity to large urban centers means that the area faces a very high risk of conversion through loss of habitat and open space. However, there is a concerted effort being made by nonprofit groups, land conservancies, and government agencies that recognize the Pennsylvania Highlands as a unique ecological, recreational, agricultural, and cultural treasure and are committed to its preservation.
Funds used from this grant will help to acquire 493 acres in West Nantmeal and Wallace Townships, Chester County, for an addition to the William Penn State Forest. This acquisition will protect water resources and allow for increased public outdoor passive recreation in the Schuylkill Highlands.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Pennsylvania
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
Pennsylvania Department Of Conservation & Natural Resources was awarded
Preserve Pennsylvania Highlands through Land Acquisition
Project Grant F23AP00456
worth $17,120,240
from Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5: Northeast in December 2022 with work to be completed primarily in Pennsylvania United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years and
was awarded through assistance program 15.667 Highlands Conservation.
$17,120,240 (50.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Highlands Conservation Act Grant Program – Competitive Funding.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 2/1/23
Period of Performance
12/1/22
Start Date
11/30/25
End Date
Funding Split
$17.1M
Federal Obligation
$17.1M
Non-Federal Obligation
$34.2M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
F23AP00456
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
State Government
Awarding Office
140F05 FWS NORTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE
Funding Office
140F05 FWS NORTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE
Awardee UEI
LRD5YGN94QS5
Awardee CAGE
32ZZ2
Performance District
10
Senators
Robert Casey
John Fetterman
John Fetterman
Representative
Scott Perry
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Acquisition, United States Fish and Wildlife Service (014-5020) | Conservation and land management | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $17,120,240 | 100% |
Modified: 2/1/23