Grants

Grant Program Funder Area of Interest Eligible Region Eligible Applicants Award Amount Date Due
2019 Environmental Education Grants

Each year, Pennsylvania invests in its schools, county conservation districts, and other nonprofit organizations to improve environmental awareness among students and adults. These grant-funded orgnizations have used the funding to address important environmental education topics within their communities. Priority topics include water, climate change, and environmental justice.

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Funder:
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Area of Interest:
Education and Outreach
Eligible Region:
Pennsylvania
Eligible Applicants:
Public and private schools, colleges and universities, county conservation districts, non-profit organizations, and businesses.
Award Amount:
Mini-grants up to $3,000 or general grants up to $25,000 		January 11, 2019
Environmental Quality Incentives Program funding

NRCS is now seeking applications from agricultural producers in targeted areas in central and southeastern Pennsylvania for funding to help improve water quality, enhance soil health, and protect agricultural viability through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Awarded funds will be dedicated to installing conservation practices in selected areas to accomplish the agricultural and natural resource goals of the project. Projects may focus on water quality, riparian buffers, livestock manure management, promoting soil health, etc.

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Funder:
Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
Area of Interest:
Agriculture
Eligible Region:
Central and Southeastern PA
Eligible Applicants:
Agricultural producers, Owners of non-industrial private forestland, Native Tribes, Those with an interest in the agricultural or forestry operations
Award Amount:
No min/max specified 		December 21, 2018
Partners for Places

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.

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Funder:
The Funders Network
Area of Interest:
Abandoned Mine Drainage, Agriculture, Education and Outreach, Pathogens and Point Source, Recreation, Stormwater, Watershed Land Protection
Eligible Region:
USA and Canada
Eligible Applicants:
Local government, foundations
Award Amount:
$25,000 - $150,000 		January 31, 2019
Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program

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.

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Funder:
USDA
Area of Interest:
Pathogens and Point Source, Stormwater
Eligible Region:
Rural towns with populations less than 10,000 in the U.S.A.
Eligible Applicants:
State and local governments, non-profits, federally-recognized tribes
Award Amount:
Long-term, low-interest loans. If funds are available, a grant may be combined with a loan if necessary to keep user costs reasonable. 		Ongoing

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