2022 Grant Awards

On April 18, 2022, CPF was awarded two New York State Conservation Partnership Program (NYSCPP) Grants from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund (EPF). The NYSCPP is administered by the Land Trust Alliance in coordination with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). The first is a Transaction Grant for improvements to the recently-acquired “Burlingame Trails Northwest Gateway” property on Rt. 20 West, including a driveway and parking area for maintenance, emergency, and public access; drainage and surface repairs, an informational kiosk, signage and markers; and a gate to prevent unauthorized traffic from proceeding onto the trail. The second is a Capacity Grant for a stewardship manager and staff to prepare the renewal package for the Land Trust Accreditation. Land trusts must reapply for accreditation every five years.