Flex-Grants Information

The Friends of  South Mountain Partnership (FOSMP) and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy has funding available to support  initiatives within our community that further the goals of the Partnership and advance the capacity of partners throughout the region. This small-scale funding opportunity  is intended to support projects not traditionally eligible for the SMP Mini-Grant program. In addition to supporting the SMP mission and goals, priority will be given to ideas that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in our region. Example projects and initiatives are shared below, but all projects with connections to conserving landscape resources, promoting landscape resources, and/or connecting people and organizations with common goals around conservation are encouraged to apply. 

Awards from $600-$1000 will be considered, and any requests must be separate from projects submitted through the 2023 SMP Mini-Grant program. Applications are due July 28th, 2023.

Who: Eligible applicants include 501(c) 3 non-profit organizations, municipalities, counties, educational institutions, community groups and businesses. All projects must be within Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, or York County.

What: Requests from $600-$1000 will be considered, and any requests must be separate from projects submitted through the 2023 SMP Mini-Grant program.

When: Applications are due Friday, July 28th, 20233.

Learn more by downloading the Flex-Grant Packet to see sample project ideas and full program details.