Grants
| Grant Program | Funder | Area of Interest | Eligible Region | Eligible Applicants | Award Amount | Date Due |
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Environmental Literacy Program
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. View More |
Funder:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Area of Interest:
Education and Outreach |
Eligible Region:
United States |
Eligible Applicants:
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 |
Award Amount:
$250,000 to $500,000 |
For applicants who received authorization to submit a full application is 11:59 pm EDT on April 6, 2018 |
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PA Conservation Innovation Grants
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) are USDA matching grants 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. CIG generally funds pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research. View More |
Funder:
Pennsylvania Natural Resources Conservation Service |
Area of Interest:
Agriculture |
Eligible Region:
Pennsylvania |
Eligible Applicants:
Native American tribal governments, institutions of higher education, Nonprofits, State, County, City, or Township governments |
Award Amount:
Up to $75,000 |
April 27, 2018 |
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Easement Restoration Program
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is directing resources toward the restoration of degraded wetlands, floodplains, forestlands, and associated uplands. View More |
Funder:
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service |
Area of Interest:
Agriculture |
Eligible Region:
United States |
Eligible Applicants:
All qualified U.S. based non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals |
Award Amount:
Up to $250,000 |
May 18, 2018 |
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Delaware River Watershed Protection Fund
Launched in 2014, the Delaware River Watershed Fund seeks to ensure abundant, clean water through support of land protection and improved land use planning, as part of the broader Delaware River Watershed Initiative, a coordinated effort involving 65 organizations working together to protect and restore clean water in the Delaware River watershed. View More |
Funder:
Open Space Institute |
Area of Interest:
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 |
May 31, 2018 |
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Water Quality Projects Along MEII Pipeline
The Wolf Administration announces the creation of a new grant program funded by the civil penalty collected from Sunoco Pipeline, LLP related to construction of the Mariner East 2 (MEII) pipeline. The grants will be awarded for projects that reduce or minimize pollution and protect clean water in the 85 municipalities along the length of the pipeline corridor. View More |
Funder:
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection |
Area of Interest:
Pathogens and Point Source, Recreation, Stormwater |
Eligible Region:
85 municipalities along the length of the Mariner East 2 Pipeline |
Eligible Applicants:
Guidance coming May 7 |
Award Amount:
Guidance coming May 7 |
June 20, 2018 |
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The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program
The purpose of the program is to establish community forests by protecting forest land from conversion to non-forest uses and provide community benefits such as sustainable forest management, environmental benefits including clean air, water, and wildlife habitat; benefits from forest-based educational programs; benefits from serving as models of effective forest stewardship; and recreational benefits secured with public access. View More |
Funder:
US Forest Service, USDA |
Area of Interest:
Watershed Land Protection |
Eligible Region:
United States |
Eligible Applicants:
A local governmental entity, Indian Tribe (including Alaska Native Corporations), or a qualified nonprofit organization that is qualified to acquire and manage land. |
Award Amount:
Up to $600,000 |
June 29, 2018 |
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Growing Greener Plus
Growing Greener Plus, Pennsylvania’s most widely recognized environmental grant program, opens May 14 with more than $20 million available to municipalities and nonprofit organizations for projects to improve water quality in their community or statewide. View More |
Funder:
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection |
Area of Interest:
Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Education and Outreach, Pathogens and Point Source, Recreation, Stormwater |
Eligible Region:
Pennsylvania |
Eligible Applicants:
Watershed association, county or municipality, county conservation district, an educational institution, 501(c)(3), municipal authority |
July 13, 2018 | |
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Small Business Advantage Grant
The Small Business Advantage Grant provides 50% matching grants, up to a maximum of $9,500 to enable Pennsylvania small businesses to purchase energy efficient or pollution prevention equipment, or adopt waste reduction processes. View More |
Funder:
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection |
Area of Interest:
Agriculture, Stormwater |
Eligible Region:
Pennsylvania |
Eligible Applicants:
For-profit business with 100 or fewer full-time employees |
Award Amount:
Up to $9,500 |
Rolling |
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Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
The Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund was launched in 2018 to conserve and restore natural areas, corridors and waterways on public and private lands that support native fish, wildlife and plants, and to contribute to the vitality of the communities in the Delaware River watershed. View More |
Funder:
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation |
Area of Interest:
Agriculture, Education and Outreach, Recreation, Stormwater |
Eligible Region:
Delaware River Watershed |
Eligible Applicants:
Non-profit 501(c) organizations; federal, state, interstate, local and municipal governments, Indian tribes, and educational institutions |
Award Amount:
$50,000-$250,000 |
September 27, 2018 |
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Community Recreation and Conservation Planning
Planning projects "lay the groundwork" for future land acquisition, development and/or management of parks, recreational facilities, critical habitat, open space, natural areas, greenways, and river/watershed corridors. View More |
Funder:
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |
Area of Interest:
Education and Outreach, Recreation, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection |
Eligible Region:
Pennsylvania |
Eligible Applicants:
Municipalities, municipal agencies, pre-qualified land trusts and appropriate/authorized organizations |
Award Amount:
No Min or Max Amount |
April 10, 2019 |
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