Franklin Parker Conservation Excellence Grants
Franklin Parker Grants
There aren’t too many people about whom you can say, “If not for him, many of the most beautiful, unspoiled places in our state would not exist today.” Franklin E. Parker III was one of those people.
Frank was one of New Jersey’s true conservation pioneers. An attorney by vocation, his passion was land preservation in the Garden State and beyond. A myriad of conservation groups succeeded due to his leadership and vision.
He served as the inaugural chairman of the New Jersey Pinelands Commission, established in 1979 to enforce laws protecting the Pine Barrens. He was a co-founder of New Jersey Conservation Foundation and a longtime trustee and former president. He founded and served as director of the New Jersey office of the Trust for Public Land. He was on the boards of numerous conservation organizations.
It is a testimony to Franklin Parker's legacy that grants supporting the work of New Jersey land conservation groups are named in his honor.
About The Franklin Parker Grants
The Franklin Parker Conservation Excellence Grants provide funding for non-profit conservation organizations working in New Jersey. The grants are designed to enhance proficiency in land conservation, develop long-term viable programs, and design creative, innovative projects that can serve as models for other communities and projects. Since its inception in 1989, the Franklin Parker Conservation Excellence Grants Program has awarded more than $1,676,746 for 428 conservation projects throughout the Garden State.
The purpose of these grants is to provide essential resources to nonprofit conservation groups addressing critical land protection and conservation issues throughout New Jersey. Eligible activities include land preservation, land stewardship, public education, and organizational health.
How To Apply
- Apply for a grant online >>
- Read grant descriptions and eligibility requirements >>
- Download a printable grant application >>
- Download an itemized budget form >>
- For grant recipients, download financial report form >>
For questions or assistance, contact Laura Szwak at Laura@njconservation.org or 908-234-1225 ext. 117.
2018 grants were due on May 15. Check back for 2019 applications.