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Pennsylvania Environment Grants

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The John A. and Margaret Post Foundation Grant
$50,000
The John A. and Margaret Post Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in northwest New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania that are focused on improving the quality of life for families and communities through various programs and capital needs.

Education
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant Competitive Program (CDBG)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

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
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
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
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, nonprofits, and local governments in Pennsylvania for projects that promote alternative and clean energy development and improve energy efficiency.

Energy
Small businesses
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
Capacity Building for Trail Organizations Mini Grant Program
$10,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions in Northeastern Pennsylvania to enhance trail management, community engagement, and organizational capacity through various capacity-building activities and small infrastructure improvements.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
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
Conservation Excellence Grant Program
$250,000
Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission (SCC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2026

This program provides financial and technical support to Pennsylvania farmers for implementing conservation practices that improve water quality and sustainability in agriculture.

Agriculture
Individuals
Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant
$50,000
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This program provides funding to urban farmers and organizations in Pennsylvania to improve agricultural infrastructure, enhance food production, and combat food insecurity in cities.

Agriculture
Individuals
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
Reduce Illegal Dumping
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Philadelphia-based organizations and community groups in developing innovative solutions to reduce illegal dumping and improve neglected public spaces in the city.

Environment
Nonprofits
Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust Fund
$10,000
The Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Philadelphia that assist vulnerable populations, including the elderly, at-risk youth, and individuals experiencing homelessness or disabilities.

Humanities
Nonprofits
MEB Public-Private Partnership Grant
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture State Conservation Commission (SCC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaboration between public and private partners to implement agricultural practices that reduce nutrient and sediment pollution in Pennsylvania's Chesapeake Bay watershed.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Pennsylvania counties for educational programs focused on household hazardous waste management and pollution prevention initiatives.

Environment
City or township governments
F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
$600,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Great Lakes state agencies for implementing strategies to combat aquatic invasive species and protect the region's ecosystems and economy.

Natural Resources
State governments
Beach Grants
$9,737,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to states, territories, and Tribes for monitoring beach water quality and ensuring public safety from harmful pathogens during recreational activities.

Environment
State governments
Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program
$25,000
Susquehanna Greenway Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

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.

Recreation
Nonprofits
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
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