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The Brandywine Conservancy was pleased to administer the Brandywine Creek Greenway’s (BCG) Mini-Grant Program from 2020-2025.

This program was funded by a grant of $85,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnership Program Environmental Stewardship Fund, administered by the Bureau of Recreation and Conservation (BRC). With these funds, the Brandywine Conservancy will be able to grant awards to projects that will support and advance the goals and objectives of the BCG’s Strategic Action Plan (2024). To access the Greenway’s Strategic Action Plan, please contact the Greenway Coordinator at [email protected]. 

Eligible applicants included Pennsylvania non-profit organizations with tax-exempt status 501(c)(3), municipalities, counties and some educational institutions.

We are very excited to announce the award from the special Rolling Application Period in 2024-2025!

In March 2025, applications were submitted and the following awardees we reviewed by a non-biased panel of scorers and felt to have the strongest projects that support the goals of the Greenway. Application period for this mini grant program is now CLOSED. 

• Kennett Square Borough: Beautification of Borough Hall – ($5,000): To include native plantings and educational signage as a benefit to wildlife such as birds, insects and other pollinators  
• Kennett Library- Meadowitos: the Kennett Library Pollinator Garden Project – ($2,500): To include 250 sq ft of densely planted native pollinator tree, bush and plant species along with educational signage  
• Friends of Anson B. Nixon Park- Park Enhancements (South West Area) – ($4,750): To include native riparian plantings and additional park amenities for pets and people  

Note to Awardees: It is imperative that all project activities must be completed and inspected by October 1, 2025.  

Please note the following changes to our mini grant program as a part of the 2024-2025 Rolling Application Period: 

• Awards range between $2,000–$10,500 
• Projects must score at 33 points or higher on the  BCG Mini-Grant Program Scoring Form to be considered eligible 

Important dates for Rolling Application Period (Round 6): 

• Grant Round Opens: October 1, 2024 
• Application Deadline: August 1, 2025 by 5 p.m. 
• Grant Awards Announced: within 4-8 weeks of application 
• Contracts Executed: within 8 weeks of application 
• Projects Begin: October 2024   
• Projects End: September 2025 
• Final Site Inspections by Mini Grant Local Project Coordinator: October 1, 2025 
• Final Payments: Upon project completion, satisfactory final site inspection and DCNR approval  

2024-2025 Rolling Application (Round 6) Documents

2024–2025 BCG Mini-Grant Guidelines and Instructions

2024–2025 BCG Mini-Grant Application

2024–2025 BCG Mini-Grant Review Process

2024–2025 BCG Mini-Grant Program Scoring Form

Non-Discrimination Appendix 

For questions about funding for 2024-2025 Rolling Application or general questions about the BCG Mini Grant Program please contact Elena Hadley at [email protected] 

Information about the grant program

The Mini-Grant Program funds small projects that improve parks, open space and community trails, and will advance priority conservation and recreation projects identified in the BCG's Strategic Action Plan, plus other publicly vetted municipal planning documents. Eligible applicants include Pennsylvania non-profit organizations with tax-exempt status 501(c)(3), municipalities, counties, and some educational institutions. Non-profit organizations must submit proof of non-profit status and be registered with the PA Department of State Bureau of Charitable Organizations. Mini-grants may not be used to fulfill match requirements for other DCNR funded grant projects. All projects, related costs, and funding must conform to all DCNR Grant Terms and Conditions of the PA DCNR Community Conservation Partnership Program.