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Pennsylvania Natural Resources Grants

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Watershed Assistance Grant Program
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Maryland, West Virginia, and select areas of Pennsylvania for early-stage projects focused on watershed restoration and planning to improve water quality and promote environmental sustainability.

Environment
State governments
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance fish and wildlife habitats, improve water quality, and promote outdoor recreation within the Delaware River watershed, targeting nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies, and Tribal organizations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Conservancy Acquisition Grants
Contact for amount
Commissioners of Chester County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Chester County, Pennsylvania, to acquire land or conservation easements that promote public benefits like natural area preservation, farmland conservation, and recreational access.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
PECO Green Region Open Space Grant Program
$10,000
PECO
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in southeastern Pennsylvania to enhance and protect open spaces, improve public access to nature, and support environmental quality initiatives.

Environment
Special district governments
Climate Resilience Plans
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in developing community-driven climate resilience plans for vulnerable neighborhoods in the Greater Philadelphia region, focusing on adaptation and recovery strategies against climate impacts like extreme heat and flooding.

Environment
Nonprofits
North Central Greenways Implementation Grant
$25,000
North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in six Pennsylvania counties to develop and enhance greenways, trails, and active transportation networks.

Environment
County governments
Canoe Access Development Fund
$5,000
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community groups and organizations in Western Pennsylvania to develop and improve safe and accessible canoe and kayak access sites on local rivers and streams.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Growing Greener Plus Grant
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that improve and protect Pennsylvania's water resources, focusing on watershed restoration, stormwater management, and addressing abandoned mine drainage, particularly in underserved communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Conservancy Public Benefit Improvements Grants
$50,000
Commissioners of Chester County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on land conservation and preservation for projects that improve public access to trails and natural areas in Pennsylvania.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program
$100,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in the Appalachian region that protect wildlife habitats and enhance ecological connectivity, targeting community organizations, municipalities, and tribal nations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
York and Lancaster Counties Habitat Improvement Grant
$75,000
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This program provides funding for environmental restoration projects in York and Lancaster Counties, Pennsylvania, targeting habitat improvement and sediment reduction efforts by eligible government agencies, conservation districts, and qualified nonprofits.

Environment
Nonprofits
Capacity Building Grant Program
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofits and local governments in the Chesapeake Bay region to strengthen their organizational capacity and enhance community and environmental initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Climate Resilience Planning Grant
$300,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-based planning efforts to enhance climate resilience in neighborhoods across Greater Philadelphia, focusing on strategies to address climate vulnerabilities and engage local populations.

Environment
Nonprofits
Wild East Action Fund –
$75,000
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to government entities and nonprofit organizations for projects that protect land, enhance community resilience, and support conservation planning in the Appalachian Trail region.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits