Open Space Application

Step 1.Get application tips

Read the following:

• “What Makes a Good Application?”(PDF, 4MB)  – PowerPoint Presentation

Step 2.Be aware of application deadlines

• One (1) signed paper copy and one (1) electronic copy of the completed application(s) must be submitted to the County by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2025.
• Municipal applicants must also submit an electronic copy of the Schedule C worksheet by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2025.
• Two copies and an electronic version of an appraisal, conducted in accordance with Section 3.3.6.2 of the Morris County Preservation Trust Fund Rules and Regulations, must be submitted as part of the application by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2025.
• The Project Finance Sheet (page 5 of the application) must also be submitted as part of the application by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Program rules now include costs for demolition and restoration of a property (up to a maximum of 10% of the eligible land cost, or $50,000 whichever is less) as allowable costs under the program.

Step 3.Fill out and submit your application

You must fill out and submit these documents:

• 2025 Municipal and Non-Profit Grant Application(PDF, 2MB)
• 2025 Schedule C Worksheet(XLSX, 20KB)

Email: 

bmurray@co.morris.nj.us

Address:

Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation
P.O. Box 900
30 Schuyler Place
Morristown, NJ 07963

Important application notes:

• Do not attach any materials that are not expressly requested in this application as these materials will not be accepted.
• All maps must be 8 1/2” X 11”in size. Anything larger, and the application will be deemed incomplete and returned to the applicant.
• The application must be stapled and not contained in a binder, folder, etc.