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Pennsylvania Environment Grants

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Community Impact Grants
$25,000
South Mountain Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the natural, cultural, agricultural, and recreational resources of south-central Pennsylvania, encouraging collaboration among nonprofits, municipalities, and educational institutions to improve community well-being and ecological integrity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Land Acquisition and Conservation
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments, educational institutions, and qualified nonprofits in Pennsylvania to acquire land for public parks and conservation efforts, enhancing community recreation and protecting vital ecosystems.

Recreation
County governments
Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides funding for community-driven conservation projects that improve water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, targeting local organizations, governments, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Louis J. Appell, Jr., Preservation Fund for Central Pennsylvania
$15,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Central Pennsylvania for the restoration and preservation of historic sites and cultural heritage initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Guarantee Program
$5,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides financial guarantees to municipalities and authorized authorities in Pennsylvania to help them secure funding for redevelopment projects that improve infrastructure and stimulate economic growth in designated areas.

Community Development
City or township governments
Non-Motorized Trails
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of projects aimed at developing, maintaining, and promoting non-motorized recreational trails for public use by local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations.

Recreation
State governments
Agricultural Innovation Grant
$2,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Apr 18, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Pennsylvania farmers, agricultural processors, and service providers for adopting innovative technologies and sustainable practices to improve productivity and environmental stewardship.

Agriculture
Individuals
Reduce Environmental Burdens
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support community-led projects in Greater Philadelphia that aim to reduce environmental burdens and improve the quality of life in neighborhoods disproportionately affected by pollution and environmental injustice.

Environment
Nonprofits
Sewage Facilities Program (SFP)
$100,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial support to municipalities, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations in Pennsylvania for planning and improving sewage management infrastructure in compliance with state regulations.

Environment
City or township governments
Convening Grants
$2,000
Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Pennsylvania to foster collaboration and strategic planning for water conservation and restoration initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
901 Municipal Waste Planning Grant
$75,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Pennsylvania counties for developing and improving municipal waste management plans, focusing on sustainable waste processing and disposal methods.

Environment
City or township governments
Lehigh Valley Greenways Mini Grants
$20,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Mar 27, 2026

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support for local conservation and outdoor recreation projects in the Lehigh Valley, targeting nonprofits, municipalities, and educational institutions committed to enhancing community green spaces and ecological resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Alternative and Clean Energy Program (ACE)
$2,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and organizations in Pennsylvania for developing and implementing alternative and clean energy projects, helping to create jobs and promote sustainable energy solutions.

Energy
City or township governments
Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and limited for-profit businesses in Pennsylvania for projects that improve recreational spaces, conserve natural resources, and revitalize communities.

Natural Resources
County governments
H2O PA – High Hazard Unsafe Dam Projects
$20,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania municipalities and authorities for the repair, rehabilitation, or removal of high hazard unsafe dams to ensure public safety and effective water resource management.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Community and Watershed Forestry Program
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance sustainable forestry practices, improve water quality, and promote community resilience through green infrastructure initiatives.

Environment
County governments
Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP)
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania municipalities and nonprofit organizations for assessing and cleaning up environmental contamination at former industrial sites to promote community redevelopment.

Environment
City or township governments
Coldwater Conservation Planning Grants
$10,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible organizations in Pennsylvania for developing comprehensive plans to protect and preserve coldwater streams and their watersheds through community engagement and strategic conservation efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
H2O PA – Water Supply, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Projects
$20,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities and municipal authorities in Pennsylvania for the construction and improvement of essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Schuylkill River Restoration Fund
$100,000
Schuylkill River Greenways
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 16, 2026

Date Added

Jan 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-profit organizations, watershed groups, and local governments to implement projects that improve water quality and address pollution in the Schuylkill River and its tributaries.

Environment
Nonprofits