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Pennsylvania Environment Grants

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

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

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
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 support local governments and developers in revitalizing underutilized properties and stimulating economic growth in communities across the Commonwealth.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments
Community Development Block Grant Competitive Program (CDBG)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This program provides funding to small local governments in Pennsylvania for community revitalization projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
County governments
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
Queen Village Neighbors Association’s Community Grants
$5,000
Queen Village Neighbors Association
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to community groups and residents in Queen Village, Pennsylvania, for projects that enhance the neighborhood's quality of life, such as park improvements, beautification efforts, and educational programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
F25AS00283 2025 State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan Grant Program
$150,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. states, territories, and eligible Indian tribes for implementing approved plans to prevent and manage invasive aquatic species.

Environment
State governments
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
Watershed Assistance Grant Program 2025
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 7, 2025

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Maryland, West Virginia, and designated counties in Pennsylvania to support watershed restoration and planning projects that improve water quality and community sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP)
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and local governments for environmental assessments and cleanup efforts at former industrial sites, promoting the revitalization of contaminated land for productive use.

Environment
Nonprofits
Urban Grower Success Micro-Grant
$8,000
Allegheny County Conservation District
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for urban agriculture projects in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, aimed at enhancing local food systems and promoting environmental sustainability.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Canoe Access Development Fund
$5,000
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 17, 2025

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
Main Street Matters Program
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations for revitalization projects that enhance downtown areas and promote vibrant, accessible communities in Pennsylvania.

Health
City or township governments
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
Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program
$10,000
Susquehanna Greenway Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 3, 2024

The Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant program, funded by the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership, offers $1,000 to $10,000 grants to public entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Pennsylvania for projects promoting education, outdoor engagement, wayfinding, trails, active transportation, and placemaking within the Susquehanna Greenway corridor.

Environment
Nonprofits
F25AS00218 Aquatic Invasive Species Interjurisdictional Grants to the Great Lakes States and Tribes - Fiscal Year 2025 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
$923,809
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Great Lakes states and tribes for collaborative projects aimed at preventing and managing aquatic invasive species across state and tribal boundaries.

Environment
State 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 cover costs for maintenance, repairs, and safety improvements.

Environment
Individuals
Robert F. Schumann Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Robert F. Schumann Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
$750,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Pennsylvania to create and preserve affordable housing through construction, rehabilitation, and homeownership assistance initiatives.

Housing
County governments