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o Commonwealth and federal agencies involved with the protection and conservation of environmental resources and fish/wildlife habitat;<br />o Counties and municipalities (boroughs, townships, etc.);<br />o County conservation districts;<br />o Councils of Government; <br />o Watershed/conservation organizations that promote local watershed/conservation efforts;<br />o Other organizations involved in research, restoration, rehabilitation, planning, acquisition, development, land conservation, education, or other activities that further the protection, enhancement, conservation, preservation, or enjoyment of Pennsylvania's environmental, conservation, recreation, or similar resources.<br />Note: Non-governmental organizations must meet all the following criteria in order to be eligible for funding:<br />• The organization’s bylaws must indicate that its charitable purpose includes the preservation or conservation of critical habitat, open space, watersheds, rivers and streams, or natural areas for public benefit.<br />• The organization must be incorporated with the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations<br />• The organization must be tax-exempt under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.<br />• The organization must be registered with the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Charitable Organizations. This requirement will be waived for grant requests of less than $5,000.<br />• The organization must be in existence for at least 5 consecutive years.<br />