Upcoming grant & award deadlines from PA Environment Digest: http://www.paenvironmentdigest.com/newsletter/default.asp?NewsletterArticleID=45853&SubjectID=
Grant Program | Funder | Area of Interest | Eligible Region | Eligible Applicants |
Award Amount![]() |
Date Due |
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2022 Lower Delaware Wild & Scenic River Mini-Grant Program
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. View More |
Funder:
Lower Delaware Wild and Scenic River |
Area of Interest:
Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection |
Eligible Region:
Bucks County and Northampton, PA among several other NJ counties in the Lower Delaware Wild and Scenic River |
Eligible Applicants:
Municipal appointed community committees, Schools, Community and non-profit 501(c)3, Government entities |
Award Amount:
$5,000 or less |
01/07/2022 |
Conservation Innovation Grants
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. View More |
Funder:
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service |
Area of Interest:
Agriculture |
Eligible Region:
Pennsylvania |
Eligible Applicants:
Unrestricted |
Award Amount:
$5,000 to $75,000 |
7-19-2021 |
Wild & Scenic Rivers Stewardship Partnership Funding
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. View More |
Funder:
U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and River Network |
Area of Interest:
Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Recreation, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection |
Eligible Region:
USA |
Eligible Applicants:
Nonprofit organizations working on stewardship activities on USFS administered Wild and Scenic Rivers (WSR) |
Award Amount:
$5,000-10,000 |
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Environmental Education (EE) Grant
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. View More |
Funder:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
Area of Interest:
Engagement & Stewardship |
Eligible Region:
United States |
Eligible Applicants:
Local education agency, college or university, state education or environmental agency, nonprofit organization, or a noncommercial educational broadcasting entity |
Award Amount:
$50,000 - $100,000 |
12/06/2021 |
Healthy Watersheds Consortium Grant
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. View More |
Funder:
U.S. Endowment of Forestry and Communities, U.S. Environmental Protection, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service |
Area of Interest:
Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Recreation, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection |
Eligible Region:
United States and U.S. Territories |
Eligible Applicants:
Non-profit Organizations, For-profit Companies, Tribes, Intertribal Consortia, Interstates, States, Local Government Agencies (including water utilities and wastewater facilities), Colleges and Universities |
Award Amount:
$50,000-$250,000 |
Typically the beginning of February. No 2020 funding is currently available. |
Pennsylvania Environmental Council's Mini Grant Programs
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. View More |
Funder:
PA Environmental Council |
Area of Interest:
Engagement & Stewardship, Recreation |
Eligible Region:
PA |
Eligible Applicants:
municipalities and nonprofit organizations |
Award Amount:
$500 - 10,000 |
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Pennsylvania River Sojourn Mini-Grant Program
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). View More |
Funder:
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers |
Area of Interest:
Engagement & Stewardship, Recreation |
Eligible Region:
Pennsylvania |
Eligible Applicants:
Non-profit 501(c) Organizations |
Award Amount:
$500-$900/day |
3/4/2020 |
Youth River Education, Recreation Program Grants
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/ View More |
Funder:
National Park Service and The River Network |
Area of Interest:
Engagement & Stewardship, Recreation |
Eligible Region:
USA |
Eligible Applicants:
Nonprofit organizations, local governments, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments |
Award Amount:
$5000 - $25000 |
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NEP Coastal Watersheds Grant Program
The National Estuaries Program's Coastal Watersheds Grants are part of a nationally competitive program designed to support projects that address urgent and challenging issues threatening the well-being of coastal and estuarine areas within determined estuaries of national significance. Congressionally-set project priorities include loss of key habitats, harmful algal blooms, invasive species, flooding and coastal erosion, nutrient and warm water impacts, and contaminants of emerging concern. Click here for more info. View More |
Funder:
U.S. EPA |
Area of Interest:
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Eligible Region:
Designated geographic areas of significance: https://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=a071db5870714235835c9c7eeec1bd48 |
Award Amount:
$75,000 - $250,000 |
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Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
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 31st 2022 by 11:59 PM Eastern Time View More |
Funder:
U.S Fish & Wildlife Service with additional funding from AstraZeneca |
Area of Interest:
Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection |
Eligible Region:
Delaware River watershed |
Eligible Applicants:
Federal, state, and local governments, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations |
Award Amount:
$75,000 to $1,500,000 |
03/31/2022 |