Grants
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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Chester County Preservation Partnership Program (PPP) - Municipal Grants
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. Applications are due by Friday, February 25, 2022 by 4 p.m. Please contact Judy Thomas at 610-344-5499 or jthomas@chesco.org to find out more about these programs and the grant application process. View More |
Funder:
Chester County Department of Parks and Preservation |
Area of Interest:
Engagement & Stewardship, Watershed Land Protection |
Eligible Region:
Chester County |
Eligible Applicants:
municipalities and land-owning municipal recreation authorities |
Award Amount:
up to 50% of acquisition costs |
February 25, 2022 |
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Chester County Preservation Partnership Program (PPP) - Conservancy Grants
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. View More |
Funder:
Chester County Department of Parks and Preservation |
Area of Interest:
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Eligible Region:
Chester County |
Eligible Applicants:
Nonprofit, 501c3 land conservation and preservation organizations and meet additional criteria in grant guidance |
Award Amount:
range depending on grant subtype |
February 25, 2022 |
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Coastal Zone Grants
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. View More |
Funder:
NOAA |
Area of Interest:
Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Stormwater |
Eligible Region:
Delaware Estuary or Lake Erie Coastal Zones |
Eligible Applicants:
Local governments, area-wide agencies, state agencies, educational institutions, conservation districts, port authorities, public authorities, Incorporated nonprofit, including 501(c)(3), organizations |
Award Amount:
Up to $75,000 |
10-18-2021 |
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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 |
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Delaware River Watershed Protection Fund
Through the Fund, OSI provides three types of grants for partners within the Delaware River Watershed Initiative:
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Funder:
William Penn Foundation, Open Space Institute |
Area of Interest:
Agriculture, Watershed Land Protection |
Eligible Region:
Delaware River Watershed Initiative Cluster Focus Areas |
Eligible Applicants:
Delaware River Watershed Initiative Cluster Partners |
Award Amount:
No minimum or maximum grant size; typically between $75,000-$450,000 |
01/21/2022 - Rolling |
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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 |
Rolling | |
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Russell L. Hiller Charitable Trust
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 View More |
Funder:
Berks County Community Foundation |
Area of Interest:
Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection |
Eligible Region:
Governor Mifflin School District |
August 15, 2022 | ||
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Lancaster Clean Water Fund
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. View More |
Funder:
Several Lancaster Clean Water Partners |
Area of Interest:
Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Stormwater |
Eligible Region:
Lancaster County |
Award Amount:
Up to $50,000 |
Rolling | |
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Met-Ed/Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund
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 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. View More |
Funder:
Metropolitan Edison Company |
Area of Interest:
Engagement & Stewardship |
Eligible Region:
Met-Ed service territory |
Award Amount:
$2,000 to $50,000 |
March 15, 2022 | |
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Montco 2040 Implementation Grant Program
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. View More |
Funder:
Montgomery County, PA |
Area of Interest:
Agriculture, Engagement & Stewardship, Recreation, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection |
Eligible Region:
Montgomery County, PA |
Eligible Applicants:
Municipalities |
Award Amount:
$10,000 to $200,000 |
Rolling |
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