GrantExec

Pennsylvania Environment Grants

Explore 110 grant opportunities

Flood Mitigation Program (FMP)
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and other eligible entities in Pennsylvania for projects that reduce flood risks and enhance community resilience.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
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
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
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
Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP)
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations in Pennsylvania for the development and improvement of parks, trails, and recreational spaces to enhance community livability and promote conservation.

Recreation
City or township governments
Peer and Circuit Rider Grant Programs
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local governments and municipal agencies in improving their recreational and conservation services through collaborative projects and shared professional expertise.

Community Development
City or township governments
Pennsylvania Vegetable Marketing and Research Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 8, 2024

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania vegetable producers for marketing and research initiatives to improve vegetable cultivation and sales.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Pennsylvania Potato Research Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 8, 2024

This program provides funding for potato farmers in Pennsylvania who cultivate five or more acres, supporting research to improve potato production and address challenges like Verticillium wilt.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Pennsylvania Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Road Maintenance Program
$28,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, State Conservation Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 8, 2024

This program provides funding to local and state entities for environmentally friendly road maintenance projects that reduce pollution from dirt, gravel, and low volume roads.

Environment
State governments
Pennsylvania Water Trails Program Mini Grant (Urgent issues)
$2,000
Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) and Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2024

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

The Pennsylvania Water Trails Program Mini Grant, overseen by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) in partnership with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and the National Park Service, aims to address urgent issues on designated water trails that compromise safety or access. With a total of $2000 available, this grant supports projects that can quickly resolve situations like storm-induced damage, navigational obstructions, or critical sign destruction that impedes safe water trail access. Eligible projects must match the grant 1:1 with cash or in-kind services. The grant serves as a last-resort funding source for unforeseen issues affecting Pennsylvania's 28 designated water trails, emphasizing safety and accessibility while fostering recreational opportunities and sustainable natural resource use. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until September 30, 2024, with awards based on urgency and committee discretion.

Environment
Nonprofits