The mission of the funder (likely MDC, although not explicitly stated) is not detailed within the provided text, so it's undefined in this context.
The Land Conservation Partnership Grant and Conservation Land Acquisition Program are designed to support land conservation initiatives by aiding communities and organizations in acquiring land or easements. These initiatives focus on providing public access to natural lands, enabling outdoor recreation, and ensuring the conservation of wildlife, habitats, and ecosystem services. These programs emphasize the protection of lands with significant conservation value and offer financial support, including covering costs for required appraisals, with a maximum grant award of $200,000 per project. Applicants may request funding up to 75% of the land's appraised value.