The New Hampshire State Conservation Committee (SCC) is the state government agency responsible for managing the Conservation Grant Program. Competitive grants are awarded annually to physical and tangible environmental projects that foster stewardship and the sustainability of New Hampshire's natural environment (RSA 261:97-c,III).
The Conservation Grant Program's six focus areas include:
Eligible Grant Applicants include:
Once you have received an SCC Conservation Grant, all the necessary start up and implementation forms and documents can be found here: Conservation Grant Program Documents
To discuss project proposals, and for all other questions about the SCC Conservation Moose Plate Grant Program, contact: Dea Brickner-Wood, Administrator nh-conservation-committee@nh.gov (603) 868-6112
State Conservation Committee Announces 2024 Conservation Moose Plate Grant Awards
The NH State Conservation Committee awards $670,656 to 24 Conservation Moose Plate Grants
The NH State Conservation Committee’s Conservation Moose Plate Grant program is available annually. The upcoming 2025 Grant Program application and instructions will be posted by 7/1/2024. Grant proposals will be due in September 2024 (due date to be announced).
The previous Grant Proposal and Application Instructions for 2024 are provided below for informational purposes only. To save the PDF document to your desktop, click on the PDF link to open. Once the document is open, you are then going to right-click on the PDF file and save the document to your desktop, using the save icon.
Application-Instructions SCC 2024
Application Form-Budget-Tables 2024
Since 2002, the State Conservation Committee has funded over three hundred grants to support conservation projects throughout New Hampshire that protect, restore, and enhance the state’s valuable natural resources.
SCC Conservation Moose Plate Grant Awards List 2024
SCC Conservation Moose Plate Grants Funded 2007 – 2024
The SCC Conservation 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 learn more about Moose Plates download the Moose Plate Infographic () or visit the website www.mooseplate.com. 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.
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