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Grants through PA GLC are available for Field Days/Pasture Walks, Trainings, Conferences and other activities that include grazing as a main topic and that reach grazing practitioners. Funding can be used to help offset any expenses needed to hold the conference or event (except food!). Applications are accepted year-round | Pennsylvania Grazing Lands Coalition | Agriculture | non-profit organizations, agencies, and producer associations that provide grazing-focused education and training throughout the Commonwealth | Pennsylvania | $200 to $1,000 | Rolling | VIEW |
The Research for Novel Approaches in Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program funds “proof of concept” applied research projects intended to confirm the benefits and/or feasibility of new practices and approaches that have high potential for adoption by farmers in the near future. These practices and approaches may be related to production, marketing, business management, human resource management and other social issues, or other topics related to sustainable agriculture. By “proof of concept,” we mean that evidence from prior experiments or pilot projects strongly suggests a practice or approach is beneficial and feasible, but additional testing, data and refinement is needed before recommending farmer adoption. Research may be conducted through field trials, laboratory experiments and social science investigations. Exploratory research with little likelihood of determining feasibility for farmer adoption in the near-term will not be funded. There must be documented interest among farmers and service providers in utilizing or promoting the novel approach, should it be proven beneficial and feasible. A wide variety of topics can be funded by Northeast SARE, including marketing and business, crop production, raising livestock, aquaculture, social sustainability, urban and Indigenous agriculture and much more. Other aspects of projects funded through the Northeast SARE program include those that address climate-smart agriculture practices intended to improve ecological, social, and economic resilience to climate change; increase carbon sequestration; and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Climate-smart practices include reduced and no-till, cover crops, prescribed grazing, ruminant feed management, manure management, fertilizer management, and on-farm energy efficiency. In addition, projects may address traditional ecological knowledge. | Northeast SARE with funding from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Agriculture | nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, Cooperative Extension, municipalities, tribal governments, state departments of agriculture, federal agencies, research farms and experiment stations, for-profit business entities who work with farmers | Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. | $30,000 to $200,000 | August 6, 2024 at 5pm (pre-proposal deadline) | VIEW |
| PECO | Recreation, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | Eligible applicants must receive gas and/or electric service from PECO. | Any township, borough, city, or regional recreational authority within PECO’s service territory in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or York Counties. | Up to $10,000 and may be used to fund up to 50% of the project, with 50% or greater of project expenses covered by cash match. | October 24, 2024 4pm | VIEW |
The Research and Education program funds projects that result in gains in farmer knowledge, awareness, skills, and attitudes that are then applied to make measurable on-farm changes leading to greater sustainability. The focus on farmer behavior change is a key requirement of this grant program. All proposals must include an education program for farmers that seeks to achieve a “performance target” that describes the changes in practices, behaviors, or conditions among farmers expected to result from the proposed project. Proposals may be submitted with or without an applied research component supporting the education program. | Northeast SARE with funding from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Agriculture | nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, Cooperative Extension, municipalities, tribal governments, state departments of agriculture, federal agencies, research farms and experiment stations, for-profit business entities | Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. | $30,000 and $250,000 | August 6, 2024 at 5pm (pre-proposal deadline) | VIEW |
The Professional Development Grant program funds projects that develop the knowledge, awareness, skills, and attitudes of agricultural and other service providers about sustainable agriculture practices to teach, advise, or assist farmers. A service provider is a professional who assists farmers as part of their work. Projects that develop the ability of other service providers (for example, real estate agents, bankers, and attorneys) to work with farmers are also eligible. These service providers then use what they’ve learned through participation in project activities in their work with farmers. | Northeast SARE with funding from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Agriculture | nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, Cooperative Extension, municipalities, tribal governments, state departments of agriculture, federal agencies, research farms and experiment stations, and for-profit entities who serve the ag commun | Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. | $30,000 to $150,000 | August 6, 2024 at 5pm (pre-proposal deadline) | VIEW |
NPS-RTCA welcomes applications from community groups, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, national parks, and local, state and federal agencies. NPS-RTCA does not provide financial assistance or monetary grants. As a collaborative partner, we provide professional services to help you achieve your conservation and outdoor recreation project vision. | National Park Service | Engagement & Stewardship, Watershed Land Protection | ommunity groups, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, national parks, and local, state and federal agencies | nationwide | n/a | 1-Mar-24 | VIEW |
The primary goal of the UAIP projects is to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production. The UAIP grants being made available for application under this NFO support planning and implementation activities. Planning activities will initiate, develop, or support the efforts of farmers, gardeners, citizens, government officials, schools, members of tribal communities, and other stakeholders in areas where access to fresh foods are limited or unavailable. Implementation activities will accelerate existing and emerging models of urban and/or innovative agricultural practices that serve multiple farmers or gardeners. Innovation may include new and emerging, as well as indigenous or non-traditional agricultural practices. Grants can include Planning or Implementation activities: Planning Activities Planning activities may include: assessing community needs within the local food system; researching how food is grown, distributed, or marketed and/or recommending safe growing practices such as soil tests and environmental assessments. evaluating how urban agriculture and innovative production can address issues of food access, nutrition, education, conservation, and economic development. creating partnerships to improve growing, distributing and marketing of nutritious food; conducting business planning, feasibility studies, and other strategies, such as community resource development; developing local policy on zoning laws supporting urban agriculture and innovative production; and/or creating educational materials and programs that increase knowledge about food and agriculture and encourage careers in urban agriculture and innovative production; Implementation Activities Implementation activities may include: increasing food production promoting agricultural businesses providing mentoring, job training, and resources for underserved populations; implementing best practices to address food access, zoning, composting, land access, soil health; integrating emerging technologies, infrastructure needs (such as access to water and utilities); supporting community education about food systems, nutrition, agriculture production, and environment impact; operating community gardens or nonprofit farms that offer hands-on training in farming or gardening through virtual or web-based formats; and/or providing K-12 schools with educational resources or programs that increase student knowledge and access to locally grown foods. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before applying via Grants.gov. | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Agriculture | City or township governments County governments Special district governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations | $75,000 – $350,000 | 4/9/2024 | VIEW |
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Partnerships projects are collaborative statewide or regional initiatives that help build local, county, regional and statewide capacity to better develop and manage recreation and park facilities and to promote the conservation of natural and heritage resources through plan implementation, education and training. | DCNR | Watershed Land Protection | Non-profit with 501(c)3 IRS Status and Non-profit with PA Bureau of Charitable Organizations Status, Regional municiple entities and State-designated Heritage Areas. | Pennsylvania | 4/3/2024 | VIEW |
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Important: If your organization historically applied to both American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation environmental grant programs, please note only one environmental-focused grant program will be offered in 2024. The American Water Environmental Grant Program has been discontinued and blended into the Foundation’s Water and Environment Grant Program. Applications will be accepted in the following states served by American Water, in addition to its Military Service locations: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Grants will be awarded to help fund innovative, community-based projects that: improve, restore or protect the watersheds, surface water and/or groundwater supplies promote water conservation improve equitable access to water-based recreation in underserved communities To qualify: Applicants must be classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or K-12 public school, college or university. Projects must be completed within 12 months of the grant being awarded Projects must be located within and benefit American Water’s service areas Deadline: Applications must be received online between February 5 – March 15, 2024. Grant decisions will be announced by April 30. To apply online, please visit amwater.com/awcfgrants or click the image below. Paper applications will not be accepted. | American Water/American Water Charitable Foundation | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | 501(c)(3) nonprofit or educational institutions (K-12, college or university) | American Water Service Locations in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. | varies | 15-Mar-24 | VIEW |
Nearly $175 million in funding is available for fish passage projects under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. This funding will support projects that reopen migratory pathways and restore access to healthy habitat for fish around the country. In collaboration with NOAA, selected partners will use these funds to implement locally-led removals of dams and other in-stream barriers. Selected projects will assist in sustaining our nation’s fisheries and contributing to the recovery of threatened and endangered species. They may also provide community and economic benefits, such as jobs and climate resilience. | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Engagement & Stewardship | Institutions of higher education, non-profits, commercial (for profit) organizations, U.S. territories, and state, local, and tribal governments. | Applicants must propose work in areas that benefit United States migratory fish as defined in the Program Objective | $1 Million to $20 Million | 16-Oct-23 | VIEW |
The Albany Township Tomorrow Fund was created in honor of Pauline Levan Hamm and Gloria Longenberger Hamm and their lifelong efforts to support and improve the Albany Township community. The Fund provides grants to support community-minded organizations and initiatives that benefit the general population of Albany Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The fund awards grants each year using the following considerations: Grant funding is to be for the general benefit of the Albany Township community and not for programs/activities restricted to members or beneficiaries of a single organization. Grants may not be made for the benefit of pre-identified individual residents. Grants benefiting youth education and advancement will be given priority. Activity-based programs will be preferred over facility/material support. Community enhancement/improvement programs will be preferred over support of existing programs/activities. Funding shall be used only for secular purposes. While religious organizations may be eligible for grants, the grant funding shall be used for the benefit of the general community, and not to advance religion-focused organizational goals. The activities funded by a grant must be completed and a grant report submitted within one year from the date of award notification. | Berks County Community Foundation | Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | community-minded organizations | Albany Township (Berks County, PA) | March 15 annually | VIEW |
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The Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts was awarded a $100,000 Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grant from the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to offer Lawn Conversion training and mini-grants to Pennsylvania’s conservation districts. The lawn conversion program will help the Commonwealth achieve a goal of planting 5,000 acres of upland forest and 5,000 acres of meadow by 2025. The Lawn Conversion for Conservation Districts training recording and a copy of Ryan Davis’s presentation are available on the PA Clean Water Academy. Click here to access the course page. (You will need to be logged in.) It is recommended that you complete the training before applying for the sub-grant. Questions may be directed to Holly Miller, PACD Program Manager, at hmiller@pacd.org or (717) 794-6105. | PACD, PA DCNR | Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | County Conservation Districts | Commonwealth of PA | varies | 30-Jun-26 | VIEW |
The Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) provides funding for projects and activities defined as transportation alternatives, including on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure projects for improving non-driver access to public transportation and enhanced mobility, community improvement activities, and environmental mitigation, trails that serve a transportation purpose, and safe routes to school projects. Note: Project sponsors must submit a Draft Application by July 17, 2023 at 4:00 PM. Final Application will not be accepted if Draft Application was not completed by the deadline. | PennDOT | Engagement & Stewardship, Stormwater | Local governments, Tribal governments, Regional transportation authorities, Transit agencies, Natural resource or public land agencies, School districts, Non-profits,County Recreational Authorities, Urban Redevelopment Authorities | Commonwealth of PA | $50,000 – $1,500,000 | 9/15/2023 16:00 | VIEW |
The Outreach and Technical Assistance Grant program is a partnership between NACD and NRCS. Our mutual goal is to achieve equitable outcomes for producers and communities while addressing conservation issues on private lands. Effective and equitable outreach, conservation education, technical assistance, and land stewardship have never been more important. Through historic federal investments such as the Inflation Reduction Act, NRCS will invest over $20 billion in working land conservation over five years. Conservation districts, their respective state/territory associations and agencies, Resource Conservation & Development Councils, and tribal organizations help provide the outreach, education, mentoring, and technical assistance that helps farmers, ranchers, and forest stewards make informed decisions on their land to enhance its sustainability. Total anticipated amount to be awarded is $15M. There is a 20% match (cash or in-kind) requirement. | National Association of Conservation Districts and USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service | Agriculture | Conservation districts,Conservation Districts’ respective state agencies, Resource Conservation & Development Councils, Tribal government (federally recognized & state designated) | nationwide | varies | 6-Aug-23 | VIEW |
This pilot project is an approach to providing funding for urgent, unforeseen situations on designated water trails that impede or impair access, create unsafe conditions/ safety concerns for paddlers or others who want to access the water trail, affect safe ingress/egress from the water trail, etc. Such situations could include, but are not limited to, Storm-induced scouring, flooding, debris impoundments that severely impact navigation. Fallen trees or other large obstructions caused by a storm or other event that will prohibit or severely impact an imminent sojourn, paddle fest, race, etc. A situation where there is a major in-water litter/trash issue immediately prior to a planned community event, paddle, race, etc. A situation in which an access improvement/ enhancement project was funded and is almost complete, but an unforeseen event or situation threatens to prevent the project from being completed without a small infusion of extra funding. The destruction of a safety or wayfinding sign at an access point, if the sign was critical to orienting paddlers or providing critical information about a river hazard, portage, dam, In short, the situation must be caused by an “unanticipated” event, or one that could not be reasonably planned for. A known ongoing situation that was simply not addressed in time would not qualify. This funding should be viewed as a “last resort.” If the applicant is not the Water Trail Manager, applicant must contact the Water Trail Manager before applying to this funding. Additional, all applicants must contact one of the Water Trail Program Partners at PEC, DCNR or PFBC prior to applying. | Pennsylvania Environmental Council/PA DCNR | Engagement & Stewardship | Eligible applicants include registered non-profit organizations and public entities (such as a county, municipality, or municipal agency). | PA Water Trails | up to $2,000 | rolling up to 12/31/2024 | VIEW |
Recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) of anglers and boaters is important to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC). The R3 Education Grant Program (R3 Grant) provides funding to support R3-related educational programs delivered by our partners. Supporting partners in their efforts significantly increases learning opportunities for current, past, and future anglers and boaters. | Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission | Engagement & Stewardship | up tp $25,000 | 5/14/2023 | VIEW |
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The new AML/AMD Grant Program that began in the fall of 2022 will continue with three more application rounds in 2023. The Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation is authorized through the United States Department of Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to issue grants to eligible applicants for the purpose of AML reclamation and AMD treatment or abatement. The Bureau will be accepting applications for projects that reclaim abandoned coal mines or address mine drainage from abandoned coal mines during the following open application periods: 2023 Application Round 2 – July 3, 2023, through 11:59 p.m. August 25, 2023 2023 Application Round 3 – October 2, 2023, through 11:59 p.m. December 2, 2023 Projects eligible to receive a grant through the AML/AMD Grant Program must reclaim or enhance AML sites that pose a threat to the environment and/or public health and safety, as specified in SMCRA. Sites must be determined eligible by BAMR, entered into both DEP’s and OSMRE’s AML inventory systems, and, in most cases, associated with a coal mine that was abandoned prior to August 3, 1977. | BAMR | Abandoned Mine Drainage | county or municipality, county conservation district, council of government, municipal authority, incorporated nonprofit organizations | Pennsylvania | $7 – $10 Million | 25-Aug-23 | VIEW |
The Chester County Planning Commission is pleased to announce the opening of Round 2 of the Vision Partnership Program (VPP) for 2023. Grants awarded under VPP are provided to municipalities to achieve consistency with and implementation of Landscapes3 while accomplishing impactful, lasting, and positive benefits through planning projects that address opportunities and issues of community concern. Round 2 opens on July 3, 2023. Municipalities are strongly encouraged to contact the Chester County Planning Commission to discuss their proposed project. Requests for pre-application meetings and other questions about the grant program can be directed to William Deguffroy, Community Planning Director and VPP Grant Administrator at 610-344-6285 or wdeguffroy@chesco.org. | Chester County | Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | Municipalities or multi-municipal groups | Chester County | up to $30,000 or up to $50,000 depending on project type and number of partners | September 8, 2023 4pm | VIEW |
This program helps very small, financially distressed rural communities with predevelopment feasibility studies, design and technical assistance on proposed water and waste disposal projects. | USDA Rural Development | Pathogens and Point Source | State and local governmental entities; Nonprofits; Federally recognized tribes | Rural areas throughout the US with a population of 2,500 or less with median household income below the poverty line or less than 80 percent of the statewide non-metropolitan median household income based on latest Census data | Rolling | VIEW |
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The Mine Map Grant (MMG) provides funding to learning institutions and incorporated nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to process mine maps and mine data into electronic formats that can be used in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other computer applications. Primarily, the MMG will fund the scanning, georeferencing, vectorizing and 3D modeling of mine maps. All these efforts will improve the quality, quantity and delivery of mining information to the millions of residents of Pennsylvania’s mining regions. The MMG also provides opportunities for learning institutions and nonprofits to train individuals in the use of the emerging geospatial technologies that will be integral to many computer operations, especially governmental operations that provide services and information to the residents of Pennsylvania. However, the experience gained from creating geospatial elements of a geodatabase is applicable to almost any profession or business. If you have questions about the MMG, please contact us by email at: RA-MMG@pa.gov | PADEP | Abandoned Mine Drainage | Institutions of learning and incorporated nonprofit organizations that are located in Pennsylvania | Commonwealth of PA | $300,000 minimum | 28-Feb-23 | VIEW |
The Appalachian Region Independent Power Producers Association (ARIPPA) is partnering with the Eastern and Western Pennsylvania Coalitions for Abandoned Mine Reclamation to offer competitive awards to watershed and conservancy organizations facilitating abandoned mine drainage (AMD) and/or abandoned mine land (AML) remediation projects in Pennsylvania. Awards are granted under the guidance and administration of EPCAMR and WPCAMR. The amount distributed by ARIPPA in 2023 will be $6,000. However, the total grant award could potentially increase depending on contributions from other donors. Funding may be used for, but not limited to, the following: — Operations, maintenance, and rehabilitation of AMD treatment systems — Stream monitoring equipment purchases — Analyses and watershed plans — Vegetation management and erosion control — Educational purposes to promote AMD/AML reclamation — Supplies for trash cleanups — Drone purchase and training to use as a tool to promote AMD/AML reclamation The ARIPPA AMD/AML Reclamation Grants are designed to help environmental organizations and conservation districts continue their efforts toward improving our environment. | Appalachian Region Independent Power Producers Association | Abandoned Mine Drainage | 501(c)(3) nonprofit or Conservation Districts in PA who provide a letter stating the organization supports ARIPPA, including the removal and conversion of coal refuse into alternative energy and the beneficial use of CFB ash for AML/AMD reclamation. | Pennsylvania | up to $3,000 per project; potentially more depending on funding availability | 15-Apr-24 | VIEW |
The County Recycling Coordinator Grants outlined in Section 903 provide a 50 percent reimbursement for County Recycling Coordinators’ salary and expenses. This grant is only available to Pennsylvania county governments. Application Dates for Calendar Year 2022: Opens – January 2, 2023 Closes – May 1, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. | PA Department of Environmental Protection | Engagement & Stewardship | County government | Commonwealth of PA | up to 50% salary and expenses | 1-May-23 | VIEW |
EPA is seeking applications from organizations with a demonstrable history of providing effective, results-oriented technical assistance to public water systems. The Agency’s priorities include maximizing funds to provide significant benefit to drinking water systems in communities of need; tackling the climate crisis; and advancing environmental justice and equity. EPA believes this funding plays a significant role to ensure continued access to resources to support infrastructure improvements that protect public health, safeguard the environment, and mitigate environmental justice concerns at the public water system. If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Brianna Knoppow, Phone: (202) 564-4433 E-mail: smallsystemsRFA@epa.gov | EPA | Pathogens and Point Source | nonprofit organizations, nonprofit private universities and colleges, and public institutions of higher education. | national | $500,000 to $22,000,000 | 31-Jan-23 | VIEW |
Mini-Grants for innovative K-12 classroom projects at any of Berks County’s public schools. | Berks County Community Foundation | Engagement & Stewardship | Public School Teachers | Berks County | up to $500 | 15-Dec-22 | VIEW |
Funded through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and administered by WeConservePA, Regional Trail Workshop Grants are awarded to support high-quality educational programming and safety training directly related to land trails, water trails, and greenways. Regional Trail Workshop Grants are reimbursement grants that cover up to 80 percent of the costs directly associated with each workshop (not to exceed $5000) and require at least a 20 percent match from the organization. Grantees are responsible for all remaining workshop costs. Only one grant will be awarded per organization per year. Questions can be directed to Carol Grayshaw at cgrayshaw@weconservepa.org or 717.219.4074. | WeConservePA/PA DCNR | Engagement & Stewardship, Watershed Land Protection | Non-profits and local/county government | Pennsylvania | Up to $5,000 | 25-Jan-23 | VIEW |
The Strategic Business Plan (SBP) adopted by the Chester County Commissioners (Commissioners) establishes goals for land preservation, water quality, public safety, public health (mental and physical), quality of life, and economic development. The Commissioners have authorized the Department of Parks + Preservation to solicit land preservation proposals from eligible municipalities and private nonprofit organizations in northern Chester County that advance the SBP and complement conservation work in the northern part of the county by offering “Northern Conservation Initiative” grants on a trial basis. The County will focus these funds on projects that preserve the most land with the greatest economy and efficiency. Examples of high priority projects include (but are not limited to) preserving water quality, conserving flood prone areas, providing public recreation opportunities, implementing local and regional policy plans, or otherwise implementing the SBP. For more information about this program, please contact Judy Thomas at jthomas@chesco.org. | Chester County | Watershed Land Protection | Local governments and nonprofit conservation organizations that (1) are certified by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission (LTAC) at the time of application, or if they are not LTAC certified, (2) are registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization | northern Chester municipalities (map on program site) | varies | LOI due 11/1/2022 | VIEW |
This program offers grants to farmers to explore new concepts in sustainable agriculture through experiments, surveys, prototypes, on-farm demonstrations, or other research and education techniques. Topics eligible for funding include marketing and business, crop production, raising livestock, social sustainability, climate-smart agriculture practices, urban and Indigenous agriculture, and more. All types and scales of farms — large or small scale, organic or conventional, urban or rural — can apply. Farm business owners as well as farm employees, whether full- or part-time, can apply. | Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education | Agriculture | To be eligible, you must meet the U.S. Census of Agriculture definition of a Farm: “Any place from which $1,000 or more of agricultural products were produced and sold, or normally would have been sold, during the census year.” For more information see, “ | Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C. | $5,000 – $30,000 | 14-Nov-23 | VIEW |
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook – a roadmap of available funding under the law and program-by-program information, including a sortable data file of resources Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Technical Assistance Guide EPA Landing Page for Infrastructure Law Programs and Assistance | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | ||||||
Partners across Greater Philadelphia are working to build a region-wide network of multi-use trails that people can use to bike, walk, roll, commute, exercise, relax, and meet neighbors and friends. This network, called the Circuit Trails, connects communities across the nine counties of Greater Philadelphia and is a hub for national trails like the East Coast Greenway and 9/11 National Memorial Trail. About 370 miles of this 800-plus-mile network are complete. Continuing to build the Circuit Trails and creating safe, accessible, and welcoming community connections to the network are two important goals to ensure the continuing success of this initiative. These goals are envisioned in the region’s long-range transportation plan, Connections 2050: Plan for Greater Philadelphia, and in DVRPC’s Regional Trails Program. Capitalized with funding from the William Penn Foundation, a total of $1 million is available through this funding opportunity for projects in the nine-county Greater Philadelphia region to fund right-of-way acquisition, planning, design, and/or construction of multi-use trails and/or safe, accessible, and welcoming trailheads, gateways, and neighborhood connections. A strong emphasis is placed on equity and community engagement as part of this funding opportunity. | DVRPC, William Penn Foundation | Engagement & Stewardship | Applicants may include state, county, municipal and city agencies and departments; nonprofit organizations and development corporations; or any other group with the capacity to carry out such a project. Trails must be fully open to the public. | Projects within a Census Tract(s) with Indicator of Potential Disadvantage scores of 3 or more per DVRPC Equity Analysis https://www.dvrpc.org/webmaps/ipd/ | up to $100,000 | 11/10/2022 | VIEW |
The State and Private Forestry Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) competitive grant program funds collaborative, science-based restoration of priority rural forest landscapes, leverages public and private resources, and supports State Forest Action Plans. Program outcomes include: Improve fish and wildlife habitat; improve water quality and watershed function; mitigate invasive plants, insect infestation, and disease; reduce wildfire risk; improve forest ecosystem health; and measure ecological and economic benefits. | US Forest Service | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | State agencies, Federally Recognized Tribes, nonprofit organizations, universities, and units of local government. | nationwide | $25,000-$600,000 | 11/10/2022 at 6pm | VIEW |
Supplemental Funding Round for Fall 2022! PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of Recreation and Conservation (BRC) provides technical and grant assistance in support of community projects related to park and recreation facilities, trails, rivers and open space. Bureau resources also support many of the Commonwealth’s conservation, recreation and heritage partners. Applicants are also encouraged to consider the following priorities identified in the 2020-2024 Pennsylvania Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and how they may relate or be integrated into your community project: Community Parks & Recreation: Priority projects in this category include projects that help rehab existing parks and those that improve access for all. Land Conservation/Watershed Protection: Priority projects in this category include land conservation projects that protect critical habitat, climate resilient lands, forested watersheds, wetlands, and riparian corridors or create critical connections between public or conservation lands. Watershed Restoration/Rivers Implementation: Priority projects in this category include projects that enhance public access to Pennsylvania’s waterways or projects that improve Pennsylvania’s watersheds and waterways including the planting of riparian forest buffers. Trails: Priority projects in this category include projects that close Priority Trail Gap Click here for Fall 2022 Supplemental Round FAQ Click here for the complete Suplemental Round guidance package | PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | Engagement & Stewardship, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | Counties, municipalities, councils of governments, conservation districts, and most non-profit organizations are eligible. Non-profit organizations must be registered with the IRS as a 501(c)3 and be registered with PA Bureau of Charitable Organizations | Pennsylvania | $50,000 – $5,000,000 | 27-Oct-22 | VIEW |
Only conservation districts as defined by state statute are eligible to apply for these grants. If NACD is able to continue this program, the next round of funding will open in Fall of 2023. | NACD | Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater | Conservation Districts | PA | Check back Fall 2023 | VIEW |
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The 2022 theme is Supporting Environmental Sustainability The Champions in Action award will be presented to nonprofit organizations that will use the contribution to improve or implement environmentally sustainable practices or programs, however the mission of the organization does not need to be focused on environmental sustainability. To be eligible, organizations must have assessed their own impact on the environment and be committed to taking meaningful action to address this important work. Selected Champions receive $35,000 in Funding Local Media Coverage Volunteer Support Promotional Opportunities | Citizens Bank | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | • Nonprofit organization with a total operating budget of $5 million or less, provide proof of tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code Section 501c3 and have not received Champions in Action designation within the past 5 years. | Eastern or Western Pennsylvania | $35,000.00 | 19-Aug-22 | VIEW |
The Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program (UAI) provides funding in the form of a reimbursement grant to eligible applicants seeking to improve urban agriculture infrastructure in Pennsylvania. These grants will build out the infrastructure of urban agriculture by investing in the system, filling gaps, encouraging entities to work together, finding ways to bring operations to a greater scale, overcoming food deserts, and opening opportunities for people to become social entrepreneurs. | PA Department of Agriculture | Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater | Individuals, Partnerships, Associations, Businesses, Municipal Governments | 2500 | 9/26/2022 | VIEW |
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| Schuylkill Area Community Foundation | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater | Federally recognized 501(c)(3) organizations serving Schuylkill County and its surrounding area | Schuylkill Co. and surrounding area | $100 – $2000 | 15-Sep | VIEW |
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TreePennsylvania’s Bare Root Tree program aims to assist communities in Pennsylvania with increasing the tree canopy and commitment to urban and community forests. This program provides 10 – 20 large caliper bare root trees for planting on land owned by a municipality (streets and parks) or non-profit organizations. Approved applicants are responsible for scheduling a site visit and/or consultation with a PADCNR/Penn State Extension Forester and coordinating pick up of trees at a designated location and date. Trees must be planted within one week of pick up. TreePennsylvania will purchase trees on behalf of the communities – funding will not be provided directly to grantees. Pre-application deadline is July 29 at 4pm. Applicants will be notified if invited to submit a full application with a deadline of August 15. | PA DCNR, USFS | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | municipalities and non-profit organizations | Communities outside Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties | July 29, 2022 4pm | VIEW |
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Programs focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability, and water-based recreation. Examples include programs that improve, restore or protect watersheds/water quality; promote water conservation; and/or improve equitable access to water-based recreation in underserved communities. Environmental projects that seek to educate, inform and advance environmental issues to preserve and protect natural resources. | American Water | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Recreation, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | 501c3 and K-12 public school, college or university | 6/30/2022 | VIEW |
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The Russell L. Hiller Charitable Trust provides grants for programs that improve the quality of life for the residents of the Governor Mifflin School District. For questions regarding this opportunity, please email Kevin Lugo, Energy and the Environment Program Officer, at KevinL@bccf.org. Apply using Berks County Community Foundation’s online portal here | Berks County Community Foundation | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | Governor Mifflin School District | 15-Aug-22 | VIEW |
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The Boyertown Area Charitable Program provides grants for programs that improve the quality of life for the residents of the Boyertown Area School District. For questions regarding this opportunity, please email Kevin Lugo, Energy and the Environment Program Officer, at KevinL@bccf.org. Apply via the Berks County Community Foundation’s online portal here | Berks County Community Foundation | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | Boyertown area school district | 15-Aug-22 | VIEW |
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Overseen by PA DCNR, the Wild Resource Conservation Grant program safeguards Pennsylvania’s non-game animals, native plants and their habitat. Grants are awarded in three areas: species surveys, conservation and management. The eligibility of applicants is dependent on the funding source. WRCP funding sources include both Wild Resource Conservation Fund (WRCF) and Environmental Stewardship Fund (ESF), with most the funds available through this solicitation from ESF. Therefore, applicants are strongly advised to seek a sponsoring organization that is eligible for ESF funding. The following applicant eligibility applies: Counties, municipalities, educational institutions, and tax-exempt 501(3) (c) organizations registered with the Bureau of Charitable Organizations are eligible to receive grants from ESF for projects intended to protect and conserve biological diversity. Conservation Districts and municipal authorities are also eligible for some types of projects funded by ESF. Individuals, state government agencies and for-profit businesses, in addition to the categories above, are eligible for WRCF funds but not ESF funds. | PA DCNR | Engagement & Stewardship, Watershed Land Protection | varies by funding source | PA | $30,000 (average) | 8-Jul-22 | VIEW |
Applications will be accepted for projects that implement the PA Water Trail Program’s eight guiding principles: Partnership Stewardship Volunteerism Education Conservation Community Vitality Diversity Wellness and Well-being Proposed projects must demonstrate that they will advance program goals such as creating recreational opportunities for all Pennsylvanians on water trails; developing trails that support sustainable use of natural resources; increasing and improving inclusive access to Pennsylvania Water Trails for all; and connecting water trails to land trails or to other culturally significant community assets. | Pennsylvania Environmental Council/PA DCNR | Engagement & Stewardship | Registered non-profit organizations and public entities (county, municipality, or municipal agency) | PA designated water trails (https://pecpa.org/water/pa-water-trails/) | up to $7,000 | November 1, 2024 by 6 PM | VIEW |
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), through anticipated cooperative agreements from the Department of the Interior (DOI), Department of Defense (DoD), and the Department of Agriculture’s U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is pleased to announce the launch of the America the Beautiful Challenge (ATBC) 2022 Request for Proposals (RFP). The ATBC vision is to streamline grant funding opportunities for new voluntary conservation and restoration projects around the United States. This Request for Proposals is a first step toward consolidating funding from multiple federal agencies and the private sector to enable applicants to conceive and develop large-scale, locally led projects that address shared funder priorities spanning public and private lands. In year one of the ATBC approximately $85 million will be awarded in nationwide funding to advance the America the Beautiful Initiative and its goals to connect and restore the lands, waters, and wildlife upon which we all depend. In the first year, ATBC will seek to fund projects across the following themes: Conserving and restoring rivers, coasts, wetlands and watersheds Conserving and restoring forests, grasslands and other important ecosystems that serve as carbon sinks Connecting and reconnecting wildlife corridors, large landscapes, watersheds and seascapes Improving ecosystem and community resilience to flooding, drought and other climate-related threats Expanding access to the outdoors, particularly in underserved communities Collectively, these themes allow applicants to develop landscape-level ATBC proposals that address conservation and public access needs that showcase cumulative benefits to fish and wildlife, carbon sequestration and storage benefits, engage with and benefit underserved communities, support community access to nature, and help safeguard ecosystems through conservation, resilience-focused and nature-based solutions. Projects funded through the ATBC will advance the principles underlying the America the Beautiful Initiative, as described in the Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful Report: Pursue a collaborative and inclusive approach to conservation Conserve America’s lands and waters for the benefit of all people Support locally led and locally designed conservation efforts Honor Tribal sovereignty and support the priorities of Tribal nations Pursue conservation and restoration approaches that create jobs and support healthy communities Honor private property rights and support the voluntary stewardship efforts of private landowners and fishers Use science as a guide Build on existing tools and strategies with an emphasis on flexibility and adaptive approaches | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | State government agencies, territories of the United States, and Indian Tribes2 are eligible to apply for all four grant categories. Non-profit 501(c) organizations, local governments, municipal governments, and educational institutions are eligible to ap | United States – nationwide | Ranges by grant category | 16-Jul-24 | VIEW |
Pennsylvania will receive $5 million, through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to support Pennsylvania in mitigation against future damage from natural disasters. “Pennsylvania is one of the most flood-prone states in the country,” said Gov. Wolf. “Every year we have flooding that does not meet federal thresholds for assistance, so this mitigation funding will help get people out of harm’s way and prevent future losses due to flooding.” Properties that are covered by a policy through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and have sustained repetitive losses due to flooding are eligible for the new Swift Current initiative, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Homeowners who are interested in this program should contact their local municipality or county emergency management agency for more information. The local government in which the property is located is considered the sub-applicant and will work with interested property owners to develop a sub-application. The local government will submit the sub-application to the state on property owner’s behalf, and the state will submit the application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). FEMA will select projects based on eligibility and funding available in each state. Participation in the Swift Current initiative is voluntary. The following project types are eligible to participate in Swift Current even if an insurance claim has been filed: Property Acquisition and Structure Demolition/Relocation; Nonstructural Retrofitting of Existing Buildings and Facilities; Structure Elevation; Mitigation Reconstruction; Dry Floodproofing of Historic Residential Structures or Non-Residential Structures; and Structural Retrofitting of Existing Buildings. | FEMA | Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater | Local governments: cities, townships, counties, and tribal governments can apply as sub-applicants to the state agency (PEMA) | Pennsylvania | April 1 through October 3, 2022 | VIEW |
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To ease this financial burden for teachers and help support the thousands of students engaged each year in PA Trout in the Classroom (TIC), the Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited (PATU) awards funding to TIC teachers annually through the TIC Grant Program. Grants up to $500 can help keep existing and already-established TIC programs running. For the 2022/2023 school year, funding is also available for assistance starting a new TIC program. | Pennsylvania Trout Unlimited | Engagement & Stewardship | school teachers and local partners who have attended or plan to attend a TIC workshop | statewide | varies | 1-May-22 | VIEW |
Proposals are invited for research topics including animal health and welfare and its interactions with human and environmental health; study of the impacts of mental health challenges on farm success, the availability of on-farm housing for farm workers, and strategies for recruiting and retaining an agriculture workforce; and consumer research on the appeal of biodegradable packaging and new uses for milk proteins and milk-based products. Additional research topics invited include studies of the economic impacts of pest infestations; water and soil management practices on farms in the Chesapeake Bay watershed that have not received state or federal funding; and programs and initiatives in the PA Pollinator Protection Plan and the PA Farm Bill. Full proposal guidelines can be found in the PA Bulletin. | PA Department of Agriculture | Agriculture | Pennsylvania | 13-May-22 | VIEW |
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The Healing the Planet Grant Program, funded by the GIANT Company, aims to support water conservation efforts across The GIANT Company’s operating area in the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia. Applications will be accepted for $2,500, $5,000 and $10,000. Interested applicants that have smaller projects that do not meet the minimum grant of $2,500 are encouraged to expand the scope of their project or partner with another organization. Applications for less than $2,500 will not be considered. Applications will be accepted online only until April 28, 2022 at 4:00 PM EST. Applications can be saved and completed at a later date. | The Giant Company | Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater | Tax exempt organizations: 501(c)3 non-profits, conservation districts, schools, churches, local and county governments | Pennsylvania: Adams, Berks, Blair, Bucks, Carbon, Centre, Chester, Clearfield, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Indiana, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mifflin, Monroe, Montgomery, | up to $10,000 | 28-Apr-22 | VIEW |
| USDA NRCS | Agriculture | state and local government, nongovernment organizations, eligible private business, and individuals. | $5,000 – $75,000 | 14-Apr-22 | VIEW |
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The fund provides grants and program-related investments for projects serving the Met-Ed and Penelec electric companies in Pennsylvania that meet the mission of the fund to support: • the development and use of renewable energy and clean energy technologies • energy conservation and efficiency • sustainable energy businesses • projects that improve the environment in the companies’ service territories, as defined by their relationship to the companies’ transmission and distribution facilities The fund will award multiple grants of $2,000 to $50,000 for projects within or substantially affecting the Met-Ed and Penelec territories. Program-related investments in addition to this amount may be considered. Program-related investments range from $25,000 to $500,000. Questions should be addressed to Kevin Lugo, Energy and the Environment Program Officer of the Berks County Community Foundation, at KevinL@bccf.org. | Metropolitan Edison Company | Engagement & Stewardship | Met-Ed service territory | $2,000 to $50,000 | 15-Mar-22 | VIEW |
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The new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity will finance pilot projects that create market opportunities for U.S. agricultural and forestry products that use climate-smart practices and include innovative, cost-effective ways to measure and verify greenhouse gas benefits. USDA is now accepting project applications for fiscal year 2022. | USDA | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | A range of public and private entities may apply | 250,000 – 1,000,000 | 4/8/2022 | VIEW |
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The program awards competitive grants that accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture principles and conservation practices on private working lands in priority geographic areas. Grant recipients provide technical assistance to farmers and ranchers to help them develop management plans, design and implement best practices, participate in Farm Bill programs, and share their experiences and lessons learned. This work enhances wildlife habitat, soil health, water conservation and quality, and carbon storage while providing important social and economic benefits to agricultural producers. Approximately $6.7 million in grant funding is available under this funding opportunity. | NFWF | Agriculture | twenty-two national and state NRCS initiatives that span 48 states | 2/23/2022 | VIEW |
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The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is soliciting proposals to conserve, restore, and connect people with fish and wildlife habitat in the Delaware River watershed. The Delaware River Program will award matching grants of $75,000 to $1,500,000 each to conserve, restore and protect habitats on public and private land that contribute to the overall health of the Delaware River watershed—as well as benefit the quality of life and economic vitality of the communities in the Delaware River watershed. Full Proposal Due Date: Thursday, March 21 2024 by 11:59 PM Eastern Time In 2024, NFWF will award DWCF grants in four grant categories including: Implementation Grants; Capacity Building Grants; Planning Grants; and Research, Monitoring & Evaluation Grants. More information on the anticipated grant amount range and match requirements per category is located in the RFP. As with previous years, the DWCF seeks to support projects which increase equitable access and community engagement, especially for underserved communities, with the goal of providing opportunities for all to experience the benefits of a healthy Delaware River Watershed. Proposals should include specific demographic details (age, race, ethnicity, poverty rates, unemployment) to highlight communities disproportionately vulnerable to environmental hazards. One million dollars of the available funding will be set aside for proposals that support management, research, monitoring, and/or outreach activities that have direct conservation benefits or meet other priority needs of ESA-listed species, at-risk species, or NFWF business plan species (see the related content section of the RFP for a list of species and additional guidance on priority species conservation). New in 2024, NFWF has approximately $400,000 in dedicated funding from NRCS to support projects under the DWCF working on private, working lands that provide technical assistance to direct staff resources to help agricultural producers design and implement conservation practices benefitting American Black Duck and Golden-winged warbler, target species under USDA’s Working Lands for Wildlife program, within the watershed. | U.S Fish & Wildlife Service with additional funding from USDA NRCS | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | Federal, state, and local governments, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations | Delaware River watershed | $75,000 to $1,500,000 | 3/21/2024 | VIEW |
The overall goal of the Watershed Restoration and Protection Program (WRPP) is to restore, and maintain restored stream reaches impaired by the uncontrolled discharge of nonpoint source polluted runoff, and ultimately to remove these streams from the Department of Environmental Protection’s Impaired Waters list. Projects which involve the construction, improvement, expansion, repair, maintenance or rehabilitation of new or existing watershed protection Best Management Practices (BMPs). | PA Department of Community and Economic Development | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater | Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organization, Institution of Higher Education, Watershed Organization, For-Profit Businesses | Pennsylvania | up to $300,000 | 05/31 of each year | VIEW |
Act 13 of 2012 establishes the Marcellus Legacy Fund and allocates funds to the Commonwealth Financing Authority for funding orphan or abandoned well plugging projects using the Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging Program (OAWP). Pennsylvania has hundreds of thousands of oil and gas wells drilled since 1859. This program provides a mechanism to plug abandoned and orphaned wells that have the potential to cause health, safety or environmental concerns. Projects which involve the cleaning out and plugging of abandoned and orphan oil and gas wells; stray gas mitigation systems; and well venting projects. Applications will be accepted between February 1st and May 31st of each year. All applications and required supplemental information must be received by May 31st. | Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Pathogens and Point Source | Municipalities, Authorized Organization, Institution of Higher Education, Watershed Organization, For-Profit Businesses, Councils of Governments | Pennsylvania | maximum of $1,000,000 | 05/31 of each year | VIEW |
| The Conservancy Program advances the County’s Strategic Plan by awarding funds to non-profit land conservation organizations to assist them with preserving land and connecting people to the land. Please contact Judy Thomas at 610-344-5499 or jthomas@chesco.org to find out more about these programs and the grant application process. | Chester County Department of Parks and Preservation | Engagement & Stewardship, Watershed Land Protection | Nonprofit, 501c3 land conservation and preservation organizations and meet additional criteria in grant guidance | Chester County | range depending on grant subtype | 29-Feb-24 | VIEW |
| The Chester County Department of Parks + Preservation Municipal Grant Program advances the County’s Strategic Plan by awarding funds to local governments to assist them with providing parks, trails, and preserves for their citizens. Please contact Judy Thomas at 610-344-5499 or jthomas@chesco.org to find out more about these programs and the grant application process. | Chester County Department of Parks and Preservation | Engagement & Stewardship, Watershed Land Protection | municipalities and land-owning municipal recreation authorities | Chester County | up to 50% of acquisition costs | 29-Feb-24 | VIEW |
The purpose of the Coldwater Heritage Partnership (CHP) is to provide leadership, coordination, technical assistance, and funding support for the evaluation, conservation, and protection of Pennsylvania’s coldwater streams. Goals of the program include: Foster a greater public understanding of watershed characteristics and how they affect coldwater ecosystems; Identify special areas of concern, such as areas with exceptional water quality with high potential for impacts; Produce conservation plans that will lead to additional planning or implementation of projects that protect and enhance our coldwater ecosystems; and Provide technical assistance and financial opportunities to organizations dedicated to protecting coldwater ecosystems. | Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater | watershed associations, conservancies, conservation districts, municipalities, and local chapters of Trout Unlimited | PA coldwater streams and their watersheds | Up to $7,500 (planning) or $15,000 (implementation) | 3/10/2023 | VIEW |
The Commission is offering a new grant program for the implementation of innovative pilot projects that improve water availability and watershed resiliency during critical low flow periods and droughts throughout the Susquehanna River Basin. Improvements can include: environmental and water quality improvement projects that support the resiliency of water resources (both in terms of water quality and quantity) during drought conditions (e.g., groundwater recharge, restoring wetlands/streams/floodplains, improving stormwater management, treating abandoned mine drainage). A minimum 10% cash match is required for the total requested grant funds. | Susquehanna River Basin Commission | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | Project sponsors, government agencies, colleges and universities, and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply. | Although a proposed project generally must be located within the Susquehanna River Basin, adjacent projects may be eligible provided that the consumptive use mitigation will benefit watersheds and streams within the Basin. | $4 to $6 million in grant funding in this first year of the grant program offering and encourages grant applicant requests to be greater than $100,000 | 1/28/2022 | VIEW |
DEP is offering rebates to Pennsylvania agricultural producers for energy efficiency projects. Applications are being accepted effective September 20, 2021, and rebates are offered on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funding is available, through March 31, 2022. | DEP | Agriculture | Farmers who are commercial agriculture producers who conduct normal farming operations in Pennsylvania. | 6/30/2023 | VIEW |
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WeConservePA is offering grants of up to $5,000 to conservation-oriented non-profit organizations or local/county governments to support their local trail and greenway outreach and education efforts. WeConservePA, Regional Trail Workshop Grants are awarded to support high-quality educational programming and safety training directly related to trails and greenways. Regional Trail Workshop Grants are reimbursement grants that cover up to 80 percent of the costs directly associated with each workshop (not to exceed $5,000) and require a 20 percent match from the organization. | Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | Engagement & Stewardship | conservation-oriented non-profit organizations or local/county governments | $5,000.00 | 1/27/2022 | VIEW |
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The Pennsylvania Lake Management Society (PALMS), with funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, is pleased to offer assistance to address lake-related issues of critically eroded shorelines, excess nutrient loading, and/or aquatic invasive species that degrade the quality of lakes in the Commonwealth. Through this program, we are offering a limited number of mini-grants on a competitive basis of up to $24,000 to correct identified lake problems such as stabilize shorelines, establish riparian buffers, reduce nutrients, and control invasive species. | Pennsylvania Lake Management Society | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater | county and state agencies, municipalities, non-profits, and landowners | up to $24,000 | 1/28/2022 | VIEW |
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WeConservePA is offering grants of up to $5,000 to conservation-oriented non-profit organizations or local/county governments to support their local trail and greenway outreach and education efforts. Funded through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and administered WeConservePA, Regional Trail Workshop Grants are awarded to support high-quality educational programming and safety training directly related to trails and greenways. Regional Trail Workshop Grants are reimbursement grants that cover up to 80 percent of the costs directly associated with each workshop (not to exceed $5,000) and require a 20 percent match from the organization. Grantees are responsible for all remaining workshop costs. Applicants may only receive one grant per calendar year. Complete the grant application and budget worksheet and submit to cgrayshaw@weconservepa.org by the application deadline of January 27, 2022 to be considered for the 2022 grant round. For awarded grants, requests for payment must be submitted to the WeConservePA by October 15, 2022, and only expenses accrued up to September 30, 2022 will be eligible for reimbursement. | WeConservePA | Engagement & Stewardship | 501(c)3 non-profits, local/county government | Pennsylvania | $5,000.00 | 27-Jan-22 | VIEW |
The EQIP National Water Quality Initiative will assist producers to address high-priority water resource concerns in watersheds identified as impaired by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This strategic approach will leverage funds and provide streamlined assistance to help individual agricultural producers take needed actions to reduce the flow of sediment, nutrients and other runoff into impaired waterways. | USDA – NRCS | Agriculture | priority watersheds | Year-round applications accepted | VIEW |
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A grant program that supports underserved and vulnerable communities, and Indigenous communities, in Canada, Mexico, and the United States to prepare for climate-related impacts.This program is targeted to underserved and vulnerable communities, including Indigenous communities, low-income communities, and communities with heightened risk and increased sensitivity to climate change and that have less capacity and fewer resources to cope with, adapt to, or recover from climate impacts. The degree of risk and sensitivity stems from physical (built and environmental), social, political, and/or economic factors, which interact with each other and are exacerbated by climate impacts. These factors include, but are not limited to, race, class, sexual orientation and identification, national origin, and income inequality. | Commission for Environmental Cooperation | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), civil society groups, environmental groups, community-based associations, tribal nations, and Indigenous Peoples and communities, Universities, and academic and public research institutions | United States | 11/14/2021 | VIEW |
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The Lower Delaware Wild & Scenic (LDWS) River Management Council announces the availability of 2022 Wild & Scenic Mini-Grants. These grants are intended for projects that support and enhance the goals of the LDWS Management Plan.Only new projects being completed in and benefiting the LDWS corridor will be eligible. | Lower Delaware Wild and Scenic River | Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | Municipal appointed community committees, Schools, Community and non-profit 501(c)3, Government entities | Bucks County and Northampton, PA among several other NJ counties in the Lower Delaware Wild and Scenic River | $5,000 or less | 1/7/2022 | VIEW |
PACD is now accepting mini-grant applications for up to $3,000 to implement educational and outreach activities that support and extend the work of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). Projects should focus on CREP enrollment, re-enrollment, and/or CREP maintenance. | PACD | Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Watershed Land Protection | landowners, contractors, municipal officials, watershed organizations and homeowners | Up to $3,000 | 12/12/2021 | VIEW |
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The goal of the Schuylkill River Restoration Fund is to support projects in the Schuylkill River watershed that are consistent with restoration and water management goals for the entire basin. Funding will be given to projects that improve water quality and/or quantity in the Schuylkill River watershed resulting from abandoned mine drainage, agricultural runoff, and stormwater issues. Due Date reflects the submission date for Letters of Intent. Full proposals are invited following review of LOIs and due in April. | Schuylkill River Greenways | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Watershed Land Protection | o non-profit organizations, watershed organizations, conservation districts and county, municipal and local governments | Schuylkill River Watershed | between $20,000 and $100,000 | 2/16/2023 | VIEW |
To assist underserved, small and disadvantaged communities with improving their drinking water resources, this program will include approximately $25.8 million in funding. Grants will be awarded as non‐competitive grants to states, with a 10 percent tribal allotment of $2.64 million. The grant program is designed to help public water systems in underserved communities meet and comply with SDWA requirements. The grant program will provide assistance to underserved communities that have no household drinking water or wastewater services or are served by a public water system that violates or exceeds any Maximum Containment Level, treatment technique, or action level. | EPA | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | States and Tribes | United States | 6/30/2022 | VIEW |
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The Office of Outreach and Partnerships Division (OPD) within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides leadership and funding to ensure that all programs and services are made accessible to all NRCS customers, fairly and equitably, with emphasis on reaching the underserved and socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers and landowners. In this Request for Applications (RFA), NRCS requests applications for four OPD priority areas through the Racial Equity and Justice Conservation Cooperative Agreements. The goal of this outreach is for NRCS in collaboration with partners to expand the delivery of conservation assistance to historically underserved farmers and ranchers, including socially disadvantaged, limited resource, beginning, tribal and veteran. Proposals should support activities that introduce the concepts of climate-smart agriculture and to assist producers with planning and implementation of conservation practices and principles. | USDA | Agriculture | Native American tribal governments and organizations, Nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organizations, private and public institutions of higher education, individuals | United States | $100,000 – $1,000,000 | 10/25/2021 | VIEW |
With support from Toyota Motor North America, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is pleased to announce $150,000 in grant funding to make public lands more accessible and enjoyable for Americans of all abilities. When the system of public lands in the United States was first created, its mission was to “preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and beauty…for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.” Today, land management agencies are tasked with the ongoing challenge of preserving ecologically and historically important sites—while making sure that they remain accessible to all segments of the population, including people with disabilities (From NEEF’s Public Land Engagement Guide: https://www.neefusa.org/conservation/public-lands-engagement/activity-guides/focus-on-accessibility-guide). According to the Centers for Disease Control (https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/infographic-disability-impacts-all.html), 61 million Americans are living with a disability and 26% of adults in the US have some type of disability. The National Park Service conservatively estimates that a minimum of 28 million visitors with disabilities from all over the world visit national parks annually. Making sure that everyone truly has access to our shared public lands and waters is an ongoing challenge, supported by activists, outdoors organizations, and land management agencies themselves. NEEF, among other organizations, is committed to making the environment more accessible, relatable, relevant, and connected to people’s daily lives. | National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) | Engagement & Stewardship | Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, state or federal government agencies, and federally recognized tribes and local governments. | United States | Up to $20,000 | 8/31/2021 | VIEW |
The SFI Conservation Grants Program supports collaborative projects engaging non-profit organizations, SFI-certified organizations, and other stakeholders to support SFI’s mission of advancing sustainability through forest-focused collaboration. Since 2010, SFI has awarded 66 Conservation Grants to foster research to better inform decisions and best practices for managing our forests. | Sustainable Forestry Initiative | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | Registered tax exempt, not-for-profit organization (e.g., a 501(c) (3) in the U.S. or registered, with the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency in Canada), Indigenous organization and/or association, Research, academic, or educational inst | US and Canada | $25,000 – $50,000 | 10/22/2021 | VIEW |
The PENNVEST per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) remediation program is an annual funding program created by Act 101 of 2019. The program provides funding for eligible applicants to treat and eliminate PFAS compounds from drinking water systems. | PENNVEST | Pathogens and Point Source | Applicants may be either public or private entities who are otherwise eligible for PENNVEST programs and hold the public water supply permit are eligible to apply for funding through the PFAS Remediation Program. | Pennsylvania | 5/11/2022 | VIEW |
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PACD offers mini-grants for conservation districts for up to $3,000 to implement educational and outreach activities that support and extend the work of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). Projects should focus on CREP enrollment, re-enrollment and/or CREP maintenance. TIMELINE • Deadline to apply: February 24, 2023 • Announce recipients: March 10, 2023 • Deadline for final reports: August 31, 2023 | PACD | Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship | Conservation Districts | Pennsylvania | $3,000.00 | 2/24/2023 | VIEW |
HFRP provides landowners with 10-year restoration agreements and 30-year or permanent easements for specific conservation actions. For acreage owned by an American Indian tribe, there is an additional enrollment option of a 30-year contract. Some landowners may avoid regulatory restrictions under the Endangered Species Act by restoring or improving habitat on their land for a specified period of time. HFRP applicants must provide proof of ownership, or an operator (tenant) must provide written concurrence from the landowner of tenancy for the period of the HFRP restoration agreement in order to be eligible. Land enrolled in HFRP easements must be privately owned or owned by Indian tribes and restore, enhance or measurably increase the recovery of threatened or endangered species, improve biological diversity or increase carbon storage. Land enrolled in HFRP easements – must be privately owned or owned by Indian tribes and restore, enhance or measurably increase the recovery of threatened or endangered species, improve biological diversity or increase carbon storage. | USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | Landowners | U.S. and U.S. Territories | Rolling | VIEW |
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The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is a part of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) the country’s largest private-land conservation program. Administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA), CREP targets specific State or nationally significant conservation concerns, and federal funds are supplemented with non-federal funds to address those concerns. In exchange for removing environmentally sensitive land from production and establishing permanent resource conserving plant species, farmers and ranchers are paid an annual rental rate along with other federal and non-federal incentives as applicable per each CREP agreement. Participation is voluntary, and the contract period is typically 10-15 years. For more information on the CREP program within Pennsylvania’s portion of the Delaware River basin click here. | Farm Service Agency / U.S. Department of Agriculture | Agriculture | Pennsylvania | Rolling Enrollment | VIEW |
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The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) helps landowners, land trusts, and other entities protect, restore, and enhance wetlands, grasslands, and working farms and ranches by collaboratively establishing conservation easements. | USDA NRCS | Agriculture | American Indian tribes, state and local governments and non-governmental organizations | USA | Varies; Technical Assistance | Rolling | VIEW |
2023 Environmental Education Grant Round: Opens September 2022 DEP’s Environmental Education Grants Program welcomes applications for the development of innovative formal and non-formal environmental education projects that: 1) Address grant program priorities 2) Provide opportunities to expand the public’s understanding of Pennsylvania’s environmental issues 3) Develop skills required to make informed decisions and take responsible action on behalf of the environment. A 2023 Grants Program webinar will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2022 from Noon – 1:30 pm. Registration is required. 2023 EE Grants Webinar registration Grants are offered at 3 levels depending on scope of the project. Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis. Mini Grants up to $5,000 may be awarded for local (school, county, municipality or other defined area) environmental education projects. General Grants (Level I): From $5,001 up to $30,000 may be awarded for implementation of large-scale, regional and/or statewide environmental education projects. General Grants (Level II): From $30,001 to $85,000 may be awarded for non-formal environmental education programs designed to widely* engage teachers and youth at the county, state and national levels. (*Teachers and students from at least 60 Pennsylvania counties must directly participate in the project). Additionally, the project must demonstrate that at least 30% of program participants are community members of an Environmental Justice Area. 2023 Project Period: July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 Application Round Opens: September 2022 Application Deadline: December 9, 2022 at 4:59pm | PA DEP | Engagement & Stewardship | Public schools and school districts, Incorporated private schools, Incorporated conservation and education organizations and institutions, Universities and colleges, County conservation districts, Businesses | Pennsylvania | Up to $85,000 | 12/9/2022 | VIEW |
The Multimodal Transportation Fund stabilizes funding for ports and rail freight, increases aviation investments, establishes dedicated funding for bivyvle and pedestrian improvements, and allows targeted funding for priority investments in any mode. Eligible projects include trail, bike, and pedestrian safety. Projects should coordinate local land use with transportation assets to enhance existing communities. | PennDOT | Engagement & Stewardship, Recreation, Stormwater | Municipalities, council of governments, business/non-profit organizations, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, public airports, airport authorities, and ports and rail entities | Pennsylvania | 11/5/2021 | VIEW |
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This sub-grant program funds planning, design, engineering, education, outreach, construction, acquisition, and research projects for coastal areas, wetlands, public access, intergovernmental organization, non-point source areas, and more. See criteria listed in the Grant Application Instruction Guide. | NOAA | Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater | Local governments, area-wide agencies, state agencies, educational institutions, conservation districts, port authorities, public authorities, Incorporated nonprofit, including 501(c)(3), organizations | Delaware Estuary or Lake Erie Coastal Zones | Up to $75,000 | 10/17/2022 | VIEW |
The Small Project Initiative (SPI) is available statewide and is designed to efficiently support repairs, short-term construction for water, wastewater, non-point source and stormwater improvements. | PennVEST | Pathogens and Point Source | Public or private entities involving an agriculture operation or serving communities less than 12,000 people (or 1,000 water hookups) | Pennsylvania | Up to $500,000 low-interest loan funding | Rolling | VIEW |
Through the Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Program, farmers, landowner, and businesses earn tax credits for implementing “Best Management Practices” (BMPs) that will enhance farm production and protect natural resources. REAP is a first-come, first-served program that enables farmers, businesses, and landowners to earn PA income tax credits to offset the cost of implementing conservation practices. Tax credits provided by the REAP program helps farmers off-set the costs of implementing best management practices (BMPs) that benefit their farms and work to protect water quality at the same time. REAP provides funding at levels of 50% – 90% of costs incurred in the implementation of BMPs that reduce nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment pollution. Projects eligible for 50% reimbursement: no-till planting equipment; precision nutrient application equipment; manure storage structures; cover crops; grazing practices; forested riparian buffers; others Projects eligible for 75% reimbursement: BMPs that reduce pollution runoff from animal concentration areas; Nutrient/Manure Management Plans; Conservation/Ag E&S Plans; others Projects eligible for 90% reimbursement (In a TMDL designated watershed) – multi-species cover crops; forested riparian buffers (50+ ft wide); livestock exclusion from streams and associated practices; others New for 2023-2024 Increased focus on multi-species cover crops and cover crop equipment; including cover crop drones Precision nutrient application plans Silvopasture systems No-till and nutrient application equipment upgrade kits Applications are accepted beginning on the first Monday in August of each calendar year. | PA Department of Agriculture | Agriculture | Farmers or a sponsor | Pennsylvania | Tax credits of 50 to 75 percent of a project’s eligible out-of-pocket costs. Farmers whose operation is in a watershed with an EPA-mandated Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) can receive REAP tax credits of 90 percent of out-of-pocket costs. | 31-Oct-23 | VIEW |
Urban parks and green spaces—playgrounds, pocket parks, outdoor recreation facilities, open spaces, trails, gardens, and green infrastructure—are crucial for community health and well-being, a fact made clear during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite widespread appreciation for the health and environmental benefits of urban parks and green spaces, evidence shows persistent inequities in access, availability, quality of facilities, and programming, by race, place, and income. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is working to build a Culture of Health where everyone in America has a fair and just opportunity to live the healthiest life possible. Park equity is a key component of this vision. | Doris Duke Charitable Foundation | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Recreation, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | public entities or nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) | USA | Up to $250,000 | 11/4/2021 | VIEW |
The Environmental Justice Small Grants Program supports and empowers communities working on solutions to local environmental and public health issues. The program is designed to help communities understand and address exposure to multiple environmental harms and risks. Environmental Justice Small Grants fund projects up to $75,000, depending on the availability of funds in a given year. All projects are associated with at least one qualified environmental statute. | U.S. EPA | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Recreation, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | community-based organizations | USA | Up to $75,000 | Rolling | VIEW |
This program provides federal grants to assist organizations that work with farmers of color and military veterans in owning and operating successful farms. They can also be used to help historically underserved farmers directly access USDA programs. | USDA | Agriculture | Community-based organizations, networks, & coalitions; Land Grant Institutions; Hispanic serving institutions; Tribal governments, organizations, & community colleges; other institutions of higher education | USA | Up to $250,000 | Rolling | VIEW |
Clean water is a priority for partners across all of Lancaster County, especially since over half of our streams and much of our groundwater are unhealthy. The Lancaster Clean Water Fund serves as a catalyst for increased collaboration to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of current and future clean water projects in accordance with the Lancaster Countywide Action Plan. Since 2019, the fund has provided $972,000 to 16 nonprofits and municipalities working on stream restoration, riparian buffer plantings, agricultural BMPs, education, and stormwater management projects. The fund addresses the immense need for clean water work throughout the county, and provides financial support to bring ideas to life. | Several Lancaster Clean Water Partners | Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Stormwater | Lancaster County | Up to $50,000 | Rolling | VIEW |
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EPCAMR has once again partnered with the Appalachian Region Independent Power Producer’s Association (ARIPPA) to offer a competitive award to watershed organizations working on Abandoned Mine Land (AML) and/or Abandoned Mine Drainage (AMD) remediation projects in the Anthracite and Bituminous Regions of PA. Grants, at a maximum of $2,500, will be awarded to at least one eligible organization or local government entity (ex. Conservation District) in each region. EPCAMR is hoping to see several good project proposals that we can help fund for this year. Grant proposals should be for on-the-ground AML/AMD construction projects with a completion date between August 2020 and August 2022. | EPCAMR and ARIPPA | Abandoned Mine Drainage | Watershed organizations and local government entities (ex. Conservation Districts) | Anthracite and Bituminous Regions of Pennsylvania | $2,500.00 | 7/31/2021 | VIEW |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on May 6th, 2020 the availability of $3 million for grants through its new Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. The competitive grants will support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects through two categories: Planning Projects ($1 million for projects that initiate or expand efforts of farmers, gardeners, citizens, government officials, schools and other stakeholders in urban areas and suburbs.) Implementation Projects ($2 million for projects that accelerate existing and emerging models of urban, indoor and other agricultural practices that serve multiple farmers.) | USDA | Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship | USA | Varies | Rolling | VIEW |
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The National Park Service and River Network are pleased to announce a grant opportunity to fund projects that develop and/or expand “on-water” education, recreation, and/or cultural preservation programs for youth and young adults. Supported projects will include diverse partner organizations that work together to enhance and expand availability of recreational, educational, and cultural preservation opportunities and programming for youth and adults on land and on water. https://www.rivernetwork.org/youth-river-education-recreation-program-grants-now-available/ | National Park Service and The River Network | Engagement & Stewardship, Recreation | Nonprofit organizations, local governments, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments | USA | $5000 – $25000 | Rolling | VIEW |
River Network and the National Park Service (NPS) are excited to announce a funding opportunity for nonprofit organizations working on community watershed science activities on NPS administered Wild and Scenic Rivers and Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers. Funding will range from $3,000-$10,000 per award for work occurring between July 15th, 2020 and November 16th, 2020. Grants are targeted at improving the water quality and health of Wild and Scenic Rivers and the watersheds that surround them. Activities that meet the goals of this funding include monitoring, pollution source quantification, stream restoration activities, etc. https://www.rivernetwork.org/wild-scenic-rivers-community-watershed-science-funding/ | National Park Service and The River Network | Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | 501(c)(3) organizations that are a member of River Network | USA | $3,000 – $10,000 | Rolling | VIEW |
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) created the Boating Facility Grant Program to provide grants for rehabilitation, expansion or construction of new boat ramps, bulkheads, courtesy floats, access roads, parking areas, restrooms, signs and localized landscaping to benefit and directly support recreational boating on Commonwealth waters. The goal of the program is to ensure Pennsylvania’s recreational boaters have access to the highest quality boating facilities. Grant recipients are responsible for at least 50% of the proposed project cost. This 50% match can be cash, the fair market value of any labor or materials, a combination thereof, or grants from other federal, state or local funding sources. https://www.fishandboat.com/Transact/Grants/Pages/BoatingFacilityGrantProgram.aspx | PA Fish & Boat | Engagement & Stewardship | Public entities, nonprofit groups including land trusts, conservancies and watershed associations | Pennsylvania | 50% of total project cost | 12/30/2022 | VIEW |
Recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) of anglers and boaters is important to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC). The R3 Education Grant Program (R3 Grant) provides funding to support R3-related educational programs delivered by our partners. The PFBC welcomes applications for the development and delivery of education programs that contribute to the Commission’s efforts to: • Retain current anglers and boaters, and reactivate former anglers and boaters. • Increase the diversity of PA’s angler and boater population by recruiting and retaining under-represented audiences to a level comparable to their presence in the overall population of Pennsylvania. | PA Fish & Boat | Engagement & Stewardship, Recreation | school districts, universities and colleges, community and civic groups, sportsmen’s and conservation organizations, and local recreation departments | Pennsylvania | Up to $25,000 | 14-Apr-23 | VIEW |
EPA’s Brownfields Grant Funding programs provide direct funding for brownfields assessment, planning, cleanup, revolving loans, environmental job training, technical assistance, training, and/or research. This may include abandoned mine lands, communitity outreach, and environmental planning. With this funding opportunity, we will remove longstanding barriers to brownfields reuse and spur new sustainable and environmentally just redevelopment in communities across the nation,” said Carlton Waterhouse, EPA Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Office of Land and Emergency Management. “During this grant cycle, our expanded funding will allow us to address more sites plaguing underserved areas, and in some instances, award grants of greater funding levels. In the case of our Brownfields Cleanup Grants and our Revolving Loan Fund Grants, the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding allows us to remove the matching funds requirements.” EPA anticipates awarding approximately 198 grants nationwide at amounts ranging from $500,000 to $2 million per award. A portion of the funding available during this grant cycle, approximately $104 million, is available through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which makes a historic investment in cleaning up legacy pollution and delivering economic benefits. With this funding more vacant and abandoned properties will be turned into community assets that will attract jobs and promote economic revitalization in communities. A link to each of the Request for Application notices, additional application resources, and links to attend the webinars are available on the MARC Grant Application Resources page. | U.S. EPA | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Engagement & Stewardship | Varies | USA | Varies between $500,000 to $2,000,000 | 22-Nov-22 | VIEW |
The purpose of the Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program is to increase the knowledge of agricultural science. The program’s goal is to increase the capacity for food, garden, and nutrition education while fostering higher levels of community engagement between farms and school systems by bringing together stakeholders from distinct parts of the food system. The initiative is part of a broader effort to not only increase access to school meals for low-income children, but also to dramatically improve their quality. | USDA | Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship | State agricultural experiment stations; colleges and universities; university research foundations; other research institutions and organizations; Federal agencies; national laboratories; private organizations, foundations, or corporations; individuals | USA | Up to $225,000 | 5/3/2021 | VIEW |
In 2021, the Reclaiming Appalachia Coalition will award mini-grants for projects on abandoned mine lands (AML) in Alabama, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. The grant award will consist of funding between $3,500 and $12,000, as well as technical and planning assistance from Downstream Strategies. The grants are intended to provide resources and support to turn viable land reuse concepts into fundable projects. | Reclaiming Appalachia Coalition | Abandoned Mine Drainage | state and local governments, economic development organizations, nonprofits, local communities, non-government organizations, and businesses or individuals that would be willing to find community or government partners. | Alabama, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio | $3,500 – $12,000 | 5/21/2021 | VIEW |
The Conservation Easement Assistance Program provides small grants to conservation organizations to help cover the costs of: Completing conservation as well as trail and fishing access easements Amending and restating older easement documents Establishing or updating baseline documentation Installing signs on eased properties. The program helps to increase the quantity and quality of easements. | WeConservePA | Agriculture, Recreation | Private nonprofit entities and/or municipal authorities | Pennsylvania | Up to $7,500 | Year-round applications accepted | VIEW |
Act 13 of 2012 establishes the Marcellus Legacy Fund and allocates funds to the Commonwealth Financing Authority (the “Authority”) for statewide initiatives for complying with the Act of January 24, 1966 (1965 P. L. 1535, No. 537), known as the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act. Grants up to $100,000 will be awarded for costs associated with the planning work required under 537.e | PA Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) | Pathogens and Point Source | Municipalities, Government Councils, Authorized Organizations, Higher Education Institutions, Watershed Organizations, For-Profit Businesses | Pennsylvania | Up to $100,000. A 50% match of the total project cost is required. | 05/31 of each year | VIEW |
The purpose of Conservation Outreach Grants or Agreements is to leverage NRCS and partner resources to assist historically underserved farmers and ranchers and assist farmers and ranchers to improve, restore or maintain natural resources that: Improve soil health. Improve water quality. Provide habitat for local wildlife species of concern. Improve the environmental and economic performance of working agricultural lands. Assist communities and groups to build and strengthen local food projects that provide healthy food and economic opportunities. | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) | Agriculture, Stormwater | 501(c)(3) nonprofits, higher education, or an individual. | U.S.A. | $250,000 – $1 million | Rolling | VIEW |
The Valley Creek Trustee Council, comprised of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and the National Park Service, oversees a grant program to provide funding for restoration of the Valley Creek Watershed in Chester County, PA. The goal of this funding is to improve trout habitat and angler access through implementation of projects related to stormwater management, stream channel stabilization, establishment of greenways via easements or land purchase, increased public access to streams, and/or brook trout restoration in Crabby Creek. If you have questions, please contact the grant administrator Jeff Schmid at jschmid@pa.gov. | Valley creek Trustee Council | Engagement & Stewardship, Recreation, Stormwater | Valley Creek Watershed, Chester County, PA | At least $30,000 | 1/24/2020 | VIEW |
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The new TreeVitalize Bare Root Tree program aims to assist communities in Pennsylvania with increasing the tree canopy and commitment to urban and community forests. This program provides up to 20 large caliper bare root trees for planting on land owned by a municipality (streets and parks) or non-profit organizations. This is a first come/first serve grant program. | Tree Pennsylvania | Stormwater | municipalities, non-profits | Pennsylvania except for Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties | Up to 20 large caliper bare root trees (approx. $2,000 value) | VIEW |
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These projects involve the purchase and/or donation of land for park and recreation areas, greenways, critical habitat areas and/or open space. | Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) | Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Recreation, Watershed Land Protection | Municipalities, municipal agencies, land trusts, 501(c)(3)s | Pennsylvania | 4/22/2020 4:00PM | VIEW |
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The Department of Environmental Protection will be accepting applications for EPA Section 319 Watershed Restoration and Planning Grants. The purpose of these grants is to provide funding to implement nonpoint source management plans and activities identified in Pennsylvania’s Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP) watersheds. Implementation activities must address specific sources of nonpoint source pollution identified by the 2019 – 2024 Pennsylvania Nonpoint Source Management Plan. Objectives: Reduce AMD-related iron, aluminum, and acidity pollutant loads. Reduce nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment pollutant loads. Implement stream restoration, bank stabilization, and/or stormwater management projects. Plant, maintain, and protect riparian forest buffers. Implement agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs). This year’s grant also provides for funding to develop Watershed Implementation Plans in Hydrologic Unit Code 12 (HUC12) watersheds within Environmental Justice areas. | Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Stormwater | incorporated watershed associations, counties or municipalities; county conservation districts; and council of governments or other authorized organizations including nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and municipal authorities | Pennsylvania | 23-Jun-23 | VIEW |
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The federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is now offering grants for acid mine drainage treatment through the Watershed Cooperative Agreement Program to not-for-profit 501(c)3 entities. WCAP is designed to be partnered with other funding sources to assist groups such as small watershed organizations to complete local AMD reclamation projects. Projects typically involve small to moderate flow discharges from abandoned underground or surface coal mines, using passive treatment technology. | U.S. Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation | Abandoned Mine Drainage | 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than higher education | U.S.A. | $1 – $100,000 | 9/7/2021 | VIEW |
River Network and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) are excited to announce a funding opportunity for nonprofit organizations working on stewardship activities on USFS administered Wild and Scenic Rivers (WSR). Partnership funding will range from $5,000-$10,000 per award for work occurring between August 1 and December 31, 2019. Stewardship projects – e.g. water quality monitoring, river cleanups, habitat restoration, stormwater management, trail delineations, and many more – must protect or enhance Wild and Scenic Rivers. | U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and River Network | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Recreation, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | Nonprofit organizations working on stewardship activities on USFS administered Wild and Scenic Rivers (WSR) | USA | $5,000-10,000 | Rolling | VIEW |
Recognizing that open space in our communities is crucial to the quality of our lives, PECO has committed to supporting municipalities, recreational authorities and nonprofits in Southeastern Pennsylvania with their ongoing efforts to preserve, protect and improve public spaces. The grants, which have a 50 percent match requirement, can be used with other funding sources to cover expenses related to open space projects, such as consulting fees, trail construction, land acquisition, habitat improvement and the cost of creating and implementing an open space plan. | PECO | Engagement & Stewardship, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | Municipalities and regional recreational authorities within PECO’s suburban service territory, including portions of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and York counties. Within the City of Philadelphia, eligible applicants are limited to nonprofits. | Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia, and York Counties within a PECO area of service | Up to $10,000 | 10/12/2022 | VIEW |
Through a cooperative agreement, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), have made available $9 million in technical assistance grants to six Pennsylvania conservation districts to help implement Farm Bill Programs. The funds will increase the technical capacity among conservation districts, allowing them to work with more farmers and landowners to address natural resouce concerns. For additional information, please contact your local USDA NRCS Service Center or conservation district. | NRCS | Agriculture | No min or max | VIEW |
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Pennsylvania’s conservation districts are encouraged to apply for funding to install multi-functional buffers (A riparian forest buffer that provides opportunities for harvesting products such as nuts, berries, woody florals, forbs, and potentially woody biomass) in conjunction with landowners. This grant is first come first served. The grant round will stay open until funds are used up or June 30, 2022, whichever comes first. No match required. | Pennsylvania Assocation of Conservation Districts, Inc. (PACD) | Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Stormwater | Pennsylvania Conservation Districts and Landowners | Pennsylvania | No min or max | 6/30/2022 | VIEW |
The Department of Agriculture (Department) is soliciting applications to conduct agricultural research on one or more of the following research topic areas, with the research to be conducted from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, with the possibility, but not the assurance, of extending that research into subsequent years. Some topics include: various multiyear research projects, climate adaptation and mitigation, spotted lanternfly, conservation BMPs, the PA Pollinator Protection Plan, dairy product research, blockchain technology, workforce development, urban agriculture, pesticide impacts, noxious weeds, etc. Interested applicants must submit a complete electronic research project proposal and grant application using the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Electronic Single Application web site at https://www.esa.dced.state.pa.us/Login.aspx on Friday, June 25, 2021, by 4 p.m. PAST DUE – Check back for more funding opportunities next year. | Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | Agriculture | Pennsylvania | Not specified | 6/21/2021 | VIEW |
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PEC provides grant awards ranging from $500 to $10,000 through five programs. Each program has specific goals including topics such as land and water trails, outdoor recreation, resource protection and conservation, and related topics. PEC mini grant funding is awarded to projects that advance the goals of the programs . Eligible applicants include municipalities and nonprofit organizations. | PA Environmental Council | Engagement & Stewardship, Recreation | municipalities and nonprofit organizations | PA | $500 – 10,000 | Rolling | VIEW |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $17 million for conservation partners to help protect and restore critical wetlands on agricultural lands through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is prioritizing proposals that focus on assisting historically underserved producers conserving wetlands. Proposals from partners are due August 15, 2021. PAST DUE – Check USDA Newsroom Releases for future funding oppotunities. | USDA Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership | Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Watershed Land Protection | Agricultural landowners | National | No min or max | 8/15/2021 | VIEW |
NFWF will award approximately $29 million in grants to create, expand, and restore natural systems in areas that will both increase protection for communities from coastal storms, sea- and lake-level changes, inundation, and coastal erosion while also improving valuable habitats for fish and wildlife species. NFWF will invest in projects in three focus areas: Project Preliminary Design and Site Assessment Project Final Design and Permitting Project Restoration and Monitoring | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) | Stormwater | Non-profits, State and territorial government agencies, local and tribal governments, educational institutions, commercial (for-profit) organizations. | U.S. Coastal States | $125,000 on average | VIEW |
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The overall goal of the Watershed Restoration and Protection Program (WRPP) is to restore, and maintain restored stream reaches impaired by the uncontrolled discharge of nonpoint source polluted runoff, and ultimately to remove these streams from the Department of Environmental Protection’s Impaired Waters list. Projects which involve the construction, improvement, expansion, repair, maintenance or rehabilitation of new or existing watershed protection Best Management Practices (BMPs). | Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development | Agriculture, Stormwater | Municipalities, Higher Education, Watershed Organizations, For-Profit Businesses | Pennsylvania | Up to $300,000 for any project. A 15% match of the total project cost is required. | 2/1 through 5/31 annually | VIEW |
Projects authorized by a flood protection authority, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) or the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) or identified by a local government for flood mitigation are eligible for the program. Applications will be accepted between February 1st and May 31st of each year. All applications and required supplemental information must be received by May 31st. | PA Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) | Agriculture, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater | Municipalities, Higher Education, Watershed Organizations, For-Profit Businesses | Pennsylvania | Up to $500,000. A 15% match of the total project cost is required. | 05/31 of each year | VIEW |
DCNR’s Bureau of Recreation and Conservation (BRC) assists local governments and recreation and conservation organizations with funding for projects related to parks, recreation, planning, and conservation. Applications for DCNR’s Community Conservation Partnerships Program grants are accepted once a year, typically during the spring. Grants also support regional and statewide partnerships that build capacity to better develop and manage resources. Tutorial videos: Walkthrough of the grant application 2023 grant workshop video series (additional project information) Before starting your grant application, contact your DCNR Bureau of Recreation and Conservation regional advisor for advice on making your project as competitive as possible for funding. | Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) | Engagement & Stewardship, Recreation, Watershed Land Protection | Counties, Municipalities, Municipal agencies, Nonprofis, State Heritage Areas, Prequalified land trusts, For-profit enterprises | Pennsylvania | Varies | 4/5/2023 | VIEW |
This program provides funding for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage to households and businesses in eligible rural areas. Funds may be used to finance the acquisition, construction, or improvement of: drinking water, sewer, solid waste, and stormwater collection, transmission, treatment, and/or disposal. | USDA | Pathogens and Point Source | State and local governments, non-profits, federally-recognized tribes | Rural towns with populations less than 10,000 in the U.S.A. | Long-term, low-interest loans. If funds are available, a grant may be combined with a loan if necessary to keep user costs reasonable. | Year-round applications accepted | VIEW |
A successful matching grant program, Partners for Places creates opportunities for cities and counties in the United States and Canada to improve communities by building partnerships between local government sustainability offices and place-based foundations. National funders invest in local projects to promote a healthy environment, a strong economy, and well-being of all residents. Through these projects, Partners for Places fosters long-term relationships that make our urban areas more prosperous, livable, and vibrant. Partners for Places will open a new round of funding in late February 2022. | The Funders Network | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Recreation, Stormwater | Local government, foundations | USA and Canada | $25,000 – $100,000 | Rolling | VIEW |
The Small Business Advantage Grant provides 50% matching grants, up to a maximum of $5,000 to enable Pennsylvania small businesses to purchase energy efficient or pollution prevention equipment, or adopt waste reduction processes. | Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater | Pennsylvania-based businesses with 100 or fewer full-time employees are eligible. | Pennsylvania | Up to $5,000 | Rolling | VIEW |
The Environmental Stewardship and Watershed Protection Act, known as the Growing Greener Watershed Restoration and Protection Program (Growing Greener), was passed into law in December 1999. The statutory authority for the grants is found in Section 6105(b) of the Environmental Stewardship and Watershed Protection Act (27 Pa.C.S. §§ 6101—6113). The primary purpose of the program is to restore impaired waters and protect waterways from nonpoint source pollution within the Commonwealth | Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Stormwater | Watershed association, county or municipality, government council, county conservation district, educational institution, 501(c)(3) corporation, municipal authority | Pennsylvania | 6/23/2023 | VIEW |
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Through the Fund, OSI provides three types of grants for partners within the Delaware River Watershed Initiative: Capital Grants (for Forest Land and/or Farm Buffer projects) Transaction Grants (to jump start land conservation efforts) and Catalyst Grants (to integrate water quality science into open space plans) | William Penn Foundation, Open Space Institute | Agriculture, Watershed Land Protection | Delaware River Watershed Initiative Cluster Partners | Delaware River Watershed Initiative Cluster Focus Areas | No minimum or maximum grant size; typically between $75,000-$450,000 | 25-Sep-23 | VIEW |
Working at national, regional, and local levels, NOAA funded projects educate and inspire people to use Earth systems science to improve ecosystem stewardship and increase resilience to environmental hazards. The NOAA Office of Education has issued a competitive funding opportunity for projects that develop the collective environmental literacy necessary for communities to take actions that build resilience to extreme weather and climate change in ways that contribute to community health, social cohesion, and socio-economic equity. | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Engagement & Stewardship | Institutions of higher education; K-12 public & independent schools and school systems, other nonprofits, including informal education institutions such as museums, zoos, and aquariums; state and local government agencies; and Indian tribal governments i | United States | $250,000 to $500,000 | 11/1/2021 | VIEW |
Section 9106 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code annually provides for the allocation of $35,000,000 from the Motor Vehicle License Fund for the Dirt and Gravel Road Maintenance Program. Of that amount, $7,000,000 is allocated directly to the Bureau of Forestry for maintaining the dirt and gravel roads in their jurisdictions. The SCC is responsible for allocating the remaining $28,000,000 to the 64 County Conservation Districts who participate in the Dirt and Gravel Road Maintenance Program, including up to $8,000,000 for the maintenance of low-volume roads. | Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Recreation, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | Any state or local public entity that owns and maintains public roads is eligible to apply for Program Funding. | Pennsylvania | Ranges by county | Rolling | VIEW |
The Montco 2040 Implementation Grant Program is intended to assist municipalities in making targeted physical improvements by supporting local projects that further the goals of the county comprehensive plan and the plan’s themes of Connected Communities, Sustainable Places, and Vibrant Economy. | Montgomery County, PA | Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Recreation, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | Municipalities | Montgomery County, PA | $10,000 to $200,000 | Rolling | VIEW |
The purpose of the Environmental Education Local Grants Program in Region 3 (PA) is to support locally-focused environmental education projects that increase public awareness and knowledge about environmental issues and provide the skills that participants in its funded projects need to make informed decisions and take responsible actions toward the environment. | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Engagement & Stewardship | Local education agency, college or university, state education or environmental agency, nonprofit organization, or a noncommercial educational broadcasting entity | United States | $50,000 – $100,000 | 12/6/2021 | VIEW |
The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) offers grants on a competitive basis for single and multi-day paddling events on Pennsylvania Rivers. Events must incorporate significant educational programming, and be open to all participants (i.e., private trips are not eligible). | Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers | Engagement & Stewardship, Recreation | Non-profit 501(c) Organizations | Pennsylvania | $500-$900/day | 3/4/2020 | VIEW |
Wells Fargo and NFWF have partnered to create the Resilient Communities program. Through improvements to natural features and enhanced community capacity, the program will help communities prepare for future impacts associated with sea level rise, sustain appropriate water quantity and quality and enhance forest conservation. By taking advantage of natural features like wetlands, resilient shorelines, urban tree canopies, natural forests and healthy upstream watersheds, communities can accrue quality of life benefits today, enhance fish and wildlife resources and help prepare for foreseeable resilience challenges. | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Engagement & Stewardship, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | Non-profit 501(c) organizations, local governments, Indian tribes | United States | $100,000 to $500,000 | Rolling | VIEW |
Established in 2005, the annual Environmental Grant Program offers funding for innovative, community-based environmental projects that improve, restore, and/or protect the watersheds, surface water, and groundwater supplies in our local communities. Project activities should address a watershed or source water protection need in the local community within American Water service areas. This annual grant program has donated more than $650,000 to fund more than 135 projects to protect and improve the environment across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In 2022, 13 Environmental Grant recipients, listed below, received a share of grant funds totaling nearly $75,000 for their community-based projects that improve, restore or protect watersheds. | American Water | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Recreation, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | Nonprofits, Municipalities, Schools, and Other | American Water service areas | Up to $10,000 | 3/31/2023 | VIEW |
The Schuylkill Highlands Mini-Grant Program is a reimbursement grant program funded by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and administered by Natural Lands. The program will provide mini-grants in the amount of $1,000 to $15,000 for projects that support and advance the goals and objectives of the Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape. Mini-grants that support the goals and mission of the Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape are eligible to be funded. Mini grant applications should connect residents and visitors to the outdoors; encourage sustainable regional development; protect natural and cultural resources; and inspire people to care for, enjoy, and explore the Schuylkill Highlands. | Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | Municipalities, non-profits, watershed associations, and registered friends groups with a 501(c)(3) status | Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape (click grant link for more details) | Up to $15,000 | 28-Apr-23 | VIEW |
The PENNVEST Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program provides funding to projects throughout Pennsylvania for the construction and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities, stormwater management projects, nonpoint source pollution controls, and watershed and estuary management. (Rolling: 4 cutoff dates per year) This program offers low interest loans with flexible terms to assist a variety of borrowers that include local governments, municipalities, and privately owned entities and to establish partnerships to leverage other funding sources. | PennVEST | Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater | See link for more details | Pennsylvania | Low interest loans | Rolling | VIEW |
The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), administered jointly with the PA Department of Environmental Protection, provides a resource for financing various public drinking water systems (including systems owned by for-profit entities and not-for-profit entities) for expenditures for projects which will facilitate compliance with national and state drinking water regulations or otherwise advance the health-protection objectives of the Safe Drinking Water Act. The Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving funds are funded by federal capitalization grants and State matching funds. | Pennvest, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | Pathogens and Point Source | Water Utilities (see link for more details) | Pennsylvania | Rolling | VIEW |
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Stormwater Grants can pay for the design and construction of stormwater retrofit projects on non-residential properties in Philadelphia. Stormwater retrofit projects provide an opportunity to add new landscaping, fix drainage problems, and improve the appearance of a property. All projects should propose to manage the first 1.5 inches of rainfall from hard surfaces in an SMP. Projects can also depave areas of their property for additional stormwater management. | Philadelphia Water Department | Stormwater | With the permission from the property owner, anyone can apply for a Stormwater Grant. This includes property owners themselves, tenants, community groups, non-profits and businesses, and stormwater management vendors. | Philadelphia | Up to $100,000 | Rolling | VIEW |
GARP funding is available to companies or project aggregators who are able to develop a stormwater management plan on properties that total at least 10 acres in project size located in Philadelphia’s combined sewer service area only. The aggregator will be the direct recipient of funds but must provide agreements or contracts with all participating property owners as part of the grant application. All property owners must execute an Operations and Maintenance Agreement with PWD, and the project aggregator must execute an Economic Opportunity Plan as part of the subgrant agreement. Competitive applications will reduce costs to PWD as much as possible. Once the project is constructed, participating property owners (or customers) will be eligible for credits against their stormwater charges. | Philadelphia Water Department | Stormwater | Companies, Nonprofits, Schools | Philadelphia | No min or max | VIEW |
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In exchange for a yearly rental payment, farmers enrolled in the program agree to remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and plant species that will improve environmental health and quality. Contracts for land enrolled in CRP are 10-15 years in length. The long-term goal of the program is to re-establish valuable land cover to help improve water quality, prevent soil erosion, and reduce loss of wildlife habitat. | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Agriculture | Most rural, unforested areas within 180-feet of streams, ponds, lakes, and wetlands with open water are eligible | Pennsylvania | $40-350 per acre per year in rental payment | Rolling Enrollment | VIEW |
The Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) promotes coordination between NRCS and its partners to deliver conservation assistance to producers and landowners through partnership agreements, program contracts, or conservation easement agreements. Project applications are now being accepted for locally driven, public-private partnerships that improve the nation’s water quality (including drinking water sources), combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat, and protect agricultural viability. | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) | Agriculture | Farmers and Landowners OR Eligible Partner Organizations, including: Farmer Cooperatives, State or local governments, Native Tribes, Water Districts, Municipal water and wastewater treatment entities, Higher education institutions, other established NGOs | See grant link for a map of eligible areas | $250,000 – $10 million | 5/28/2021 | VIEW |
Through EQIP, NRCS provides agricultural producers and non-industrial forest managers with financial resources and one-on-one help to plan and implement improvements, or what NRCS calls conservation practices. Using these practices can lead to cleaner water and air, healthier soil and better wildlife habitat, all while improving agricultural operations. Through EQIP, you can voluntarily implement conservation practices, and NRCS co-invests in these practices with you. | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Agriculture | Agricultural producers and owners of non-industrial private forestland | Pennsylvania | Year-round applications accepted | VIEW |
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CIG is a voluntary program to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches to agricultural producers, into NRCS technical manuals and guides, or to the private sector. CIG generally funds pilot projects, field demonstrations, and innovative ways to transfer conservation methods from one geographic area or ag sector to another. | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Agriculture | Unrestricted | Pennsylvania | $5,000 to $75,000 | 7/19/2021 | VIEW |
The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) helps you build on your existing conservation efforts while strengthening your operation. Whether you are looking to improve grazing conditions, increase crop yields, or develop wildlife habitat, we can custom design a CSP plan to help you meet those goals. We can help you identify natural resource problems in your operation and provide technical and financial assistance to solve those problems or attain higher stewardship levels in an environmentally beneficial and cost-effective manner. If you are already taking steps to improve the condition of the land, chances are CSP can help you find new ways to meet your goals. | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Agriculture | Individuals, Legal Entities, Joint Operations, or Native Tribes | Pennsylvania | See annual payment formula | Year-round applications accepted | VIEW |
Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) provides funding assistance to help agricultural producers reduce risk by voluntarily installing conservation practices to address issues such as water management, water quality, and erosion control. | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Agriculture | Applicants must have an interest in an agricultural operation, either as a producer of crops or livestock, or as an owner of land. | Pennsylvania | Rolling | VIEW |
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The Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration grant program seeks to develop community capacity to sustain local natural resources for future generations by providing modest financial assistance to diverse local partnerships focused on improving water quality, watersheds and the species and habitats they support. Projects include a variety of ecological improvements along with targeted community outreach, education and stewardship. Ecological improvements may include one or more of the following: wetland, riparian, forest and coastal habitat restoration; wildlife conservation, community tree canopy enhancement, habitat, water quality and wildlife monitoring and green infrastructure best management practices for managing run-off. Projects should increase access to the benefits of nature, reduce the impact of environmental hazards and engage local communities, particularly underserved communities, in project planning, outreach and implementation. This program expects that applicants will represent a mixture of urban and rural communities. NFWF may use a mix of public and private funding sources to support any grant made through this program and we expect that more than half of projects awarded will support underserved communities. | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Stormwater | Non-profit 501(c) Organizations, Local Governments, Municipal Governments, Indian Tribes, and Educational Institutions | United States | $20,000-$50,000 | 31-Jan-24 | VIEW |
The goal of the HWC Grant Program is to “accelerate strategic protection of healthy, freshwater ecosystems and their watersheds”, with primary focus on prevention of land deterioration by protecting healthy watersheds that already have many of their services and systems intact. | U.S. Endowment of Forestry and Communities, U.S. Environmental Protection, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Recreation, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | nonprofit, non-governmental organizations, interstate agencies, and intertribal consortia | United States and U.S. Territories | $2.1M; 40% match | May 10, 2024 at 11:59pm | VIEW |
Act 13 of 2012 establishes the Marcellus Legacy Fund and allocates funds to the Commonwealth Financing Authority (the “Authority”) to be used to fund statewide initiatives to establish baseline water quality data on private water supplies using the Baseline Water Quality Data Program (BWQDP). Projects which involve practices for water sample collection and analysis to document existing groundwater quality conditions on private water supplies. Applications will be accepted between February 1st and May 31st of each year. All applications and required supplemental information must be received by May 31st. | Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development | Pathogens and Point Source | Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations, For-Profit Businesses | Pennsylvania | Up to $250,000 | 05/31 annually | VIEW |
Act 13 of 2012 establishes the Marcellus Legacy Fund and allocates funds to the Commonwealth Financing Authority (the “Authority”) for abandoned mine drainage, abatement, and treatment with the Abandoned Mine Drainage Abatement and Treatment Program (AMDATP). Abandoned Mine Drainage (AMD) is one of the largest sources of stream impairment in Pennsylvania. Billions of gallons of AMD impair over 5,500 miles of streams within the Commonwealth. Applications will be accepted between February 1st and May 31st of each year. All applications and required supplemental information must be received by May 31st. | Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development | Abandoned Mine Drainage | Municipalities, Council of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations, For Profit Businesses | Pennsylvania | Up to $1,000,000 | 05/31 annually | VIEW |
Act 13 of 2012 establishes the Marcellus Legacy Fund and allocates funds to the Commonwealth Financing Authority (the “Authority”) for planning, acquisition, development, rehabilitation and repair of greenways, recreational trails, open space, parks and beautification projects using the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP). Projects which involve development, rehabilitation and improvements to public parks, recreation areas, greenways, trails and river conservation. Applications will be accepted between February 1st and May 31st of each year. All applications and required supplemental information must be received by May 31st. | Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development | Engagement & Stewardship, Recreation, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | For-profit Businesses, Municipalities, Councils of Governmnets, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Non-profit Organizations | Pennsylvania | Up to $250,000 | 05/31 of each year | VIEW |
Partnership Grants are reserved for agricultural service providers–extension staff, nonprofits, consultants, state departments of agriculture, and others working in the agricultural community–who want to conduct research to improve production practices, marketing approaches, or farmer, farmworker or community well-being; education and training programs to increase knowledge and improve decision-making about sustainable practices; on-farm or in-market demonstrations of new techniques; and developing new farm management and community development approaches that support sustainable agriculture outcomes. | Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) | Agriculture | Academia, Non-profit Organizations, For-profit Businesses, Government Agencies | Northeast states, including Pennsylvania | Up to $15,000 | to return in 2024 | VIEW |
The DCNR Riparian Forest Buffer Program provides financial assistance to identify locations in need of riparian forest buffers and to design, establish, and provide short-term maintenance for those buffers. | Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) | Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection | Landowners, Local Governments, Educational Organizations, Non-profit Organizations | Pennsylvania | Minimum grant award of $50,000 | 08/31 of each year | VIEW |
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