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Pennsylvania Environment Grants

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SWEP Greater Philadelphia Chapter Grant
Contact for amount
Society of Women Environmental Professionals (SWEP)
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This grant provides financial support to projects that promote environmental leadership and education for women and girls in the Greater Philadelphia Region.

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

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania counties for developing educational programs that promote proper management and disposal of household hazardous waste and support pollution prevention initiatives for small businesses.

Environment
City or township governments
Harry John Erbe Charitable Trust Grant
$10,000
Harry John Erbe Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania that focus on charitable, educational, religious, or scientific initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
Beach Grants
$9,737,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to states, territories, and Tribes to monitor beach water quality and inform the public about safety during recreational activities in coastal waters.

Environment
State governments
Conservation Grants
$25,000
Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Pennsylvania that are working to improve water quality and habitat through conservation and restoration projects.

Environment
Nonprofits
Park Rehabilitation and Development
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits in Pennsylvania for projects that improve public parks, recreational facilities, and access to waterways, enhancing community outdoor spaces and environmental sustainability.

Recreation
County governments
Private Dam Financial Assurance Program (PDFAP)
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to owners of regulated private dams in Pennsylvania to help them meet financial responsibility requirements for maintenance, repair, and safety improvements.

Environment
Individuals
Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant
$300,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This program provides funding to support the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles, the installation of refueling infrastructure, and innovative technology projects in Pennsylvania, with a focus on benefiting environmental justice communities and public entities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Robert F. Schumann Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Robert F. Schumann Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2027

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Northeast and East Coast regions of the U.S. for projects focused on environmental sustainability, education, and cultural initiatives that enhance community well-being, particularly those related to bird habitats and open space preservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Recreation and Conservation Planning
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 provides financial support for local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits in Pennsylvania to develop comprehensive plans for parks, recreation areas, and conservation projects that engage the community and promote sustainable practices.

Recreation
County governments
Watershed Restoration and Protection Program (WRPP)
$300,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities and eligible organizations in Pennsylvania for projects that restore and protect watersheds by reducing pollution from agricultural and stormwater runoff.

Environment
City or township governments
Improvement of Public Spaces
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This initiative provides funding to organizations in Philadelphia to improve and revitalize existing public spaces, such as parks and community centers, fostering equitable access and community engagement.

Environment
Nonprofits
Pocono Forests & Waters Conservation Landscape Mini Grants
$10,000
Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Private

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local organizations and municipalities in Pennsylvania's Pocono region to implement innovative environmental projects that promote conservation, community engagement, and connectivity within the landscape.

Environment
Nonprofits
Baseline Water Quality Data Program
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations to collect and analyze baseline water quality data in areas affected by natural gas drilling in Pennsylvania.

Environment
City or township governments
Franklin County Community Foundation Grant
$7,000
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
Private

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 16, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, to support innovative projects that improve community wellbeing, with a special focus on housing stability and other critical needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants
$300,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2026

Date Added

Jun 24, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations in Pennsylvania for projects that promote the use of clean alternative fuels in transportation, including vehicle purchases, infrastructure development, and innovative technologies.

Transportation
Independent school districts
Pennsylvania First Program (PA First)
$5,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and organizations in Pennsylvania to support expansion, job creation, and economic development initiatives.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging Program (OAWP)
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania to safely plug orphaned or abandoned oil and gas wells, addressing environmental and public health risks.

Environment
City or township governments
Environment and Public Space Program
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Philadelphia for planting and maintaining trees in underserved neighborhoods to improve green space and community health.

Environment
Nonprofits
2024 Community Resilience & Environmental Justice Fund
$100,000
City of Philadelphia
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 4, 2024

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

The City of Philadelphia's Community Resilience and Environmental Justice (CREJ) Fund is offering $15,000 grants to 20 Philadelphia-based organizations working on long-term environmental justice projects, with the aim to support grassroots activism, community resilience, and the removal of environmental injustices.

Environment
County governments