NJ DEP Green Acres Grants

NJ DEP has announced the start of the DEP Green Acres program's Spring 2005 funding round.  The DEP Green Acres program offers funds for land acquisition and park development. Municipalities, counties and nonprofit organizations seeking funding for land acquisition projects should submit applications by February 15, 2004.  Eligible projects include the purchase of natural areas, historic sites, conservation areas, water bodies, and open space for active or passive recreation purposes.  Funding is also available for the development of outdoor park and recreation facilities. http://www.nj.gov/dep/greenacres.