The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor announces applications for the 2016 Lehigh Valley Greenways Mini-Grant Program will be accepted until 4 p.m. Feb. 4.

The Lehigh Valley Greenways mini-grants are intended to inspire collaborative approaches to implement ready-to-go projects that protect and promote the natural resources of the Lehigh Valley and advance the goals of Lehigh Valley Greenways: land conservation and restoration, outdoor recreation and trail connections, community revitalization, and local education and outreach.Priorities are to promote the region's natural areas and land/water trails through programming and informational signs in order to increase appreciation of natural and cultural resources and improve public health; advance land conservation of critical landscapes; implement ecological restoration and stream habitat improvements; host educational events, trainings and workshops to advance the goals of Lehigh Valley Greenways; and (Municipalities) adopt model ordinances and/or an official map to protect natural resources and improve bicycle/pedestrian connections.Eligible applicants include municipalities, municipal agencies, county conservation districts, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt 501c3 status and registered with PA Bureau of Charitable Organizations, and D&L Trail Alliance members.Projects must be located within Lehigh or Northampton counties or near the D&L Trail in Bucks County.Projects along the D&L Trail in Carbon and Luzerne counties should apply to Pocono Forest and Waters Conservation Landscape for mini-grant funding.For more information, contact Claire Wildermuth Sadler at 610-923-3548, ext. 226.