The New Hampshire State Conservation Committee (SCC) announces the availability of the 2020 Conservation “Moose Plate” Grant application. Grant funds are available for projects that support and promote programs and partnerships that protect, restore, and enhance the state’s valuable natural resources.

Eligible applicants include municipalities, County Conservation Districts, qualified nonprofit organizations engaged in conservation programs, public and private schools (kindergarten through 12), County Cooperative Extension natural resource programs, and scout groups.

Grant Applications are due on September 13, 2019. Awards will be announced in December 2019 and funding will be available to successful applicants in May 2020.

The 2020 Conservation Grant Application Instructions and Application Form may be downloaded from the SCC website SCC.nh.gov.  For SCC grant program inquires, contact Dea Brickner-Wood, Administrator, nh-conservation-committee@nullnh.gov

The NH State Conservation Committee’s grant program is funded through the purchase of Conservation License Plates, known as “Moose Plates”.  All funds raised through the purchase of Moose Conservation and Heritage Plates are used for the promotion, protection and investment in New Hampshire’s natural, cultural and historic resources.  To buy a Moose Plate, visit your municipal office and request one when registering your vehicle. Gift certificates may be purchased at www.mooseplate.com.

Dea Brickner-Wood, Administrator                                                                                           
NH State Conservation Committee Conservation Grant Program