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Pennsylvania Natural Resources Grants

Explore 97 grant opportunities

Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP)
$500,000
Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission (SCC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 9, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania farmers for implementing practices that reduce nutrient and sediment runoff, improve soil health, and protect water quality.

Environment
Individuals
Montgomery County’s Open Space Grant Program
$500,000
Montgomery County Planning Commission
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities and qualified nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County for the permanent preservation of open space, including land acquisitions and conservation easements.

Environment
Nonprofits
Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Road Maintenance Grant Program
$28,000,000
Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission (SCC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2026

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania state and municipal entities for environmentally friendly maintenance of dirt, gravel, and low volume roads to reduce pollution and protect local water bodies.

Environment
City or township governments
Recycling Mini-Grant Program
$20,000
Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority (CCRRA)
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This program provides financial support to municipalities, businesses, schools, healthcare institutions, and non-profits in Centre County, PA, to improve recycling education and material collection efforts.

Environment
City or township governments
CNX Foundation Grant
$30,000,000
CNX Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This grant provides flexible funding to grassroots organizations in the Appalachian Basin that address critical community challenges such as food insecurity, health, and vocational training, with a focus on creating lasting, measurable improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Valley Creek Trustee Council Restoration Fund
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2026

This grant provides funding to local governments, conservation organizations, and educational institutions for projects that restore and enhance the natural resources and recreational opportunities in the Valley Creek watershed in Pennsylvania.

Environment
County 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 31, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions in specific Pennsylvania counties to enhance their trail management and community engagement efforts through capacity-building projects.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Coastal Zone Grant
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 19, 2026

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for state and local agencies and nonprofits working on projects that enhance and protect Pennsylvania's coastal resources in the Delaware Estuary or Lake Erie Coastal Zones.

Environment
State governments
Barn Preservation Grant Program
$2,500
Historic Barn and Farm Foundation of Pennsylvania
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 10, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania residents for the repair and preservation of historic barns and agricultural structures, ensuring their protection and functionality for future generations.

Natural Resources
Individuals
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
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
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
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
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
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
Radnor Township Community Grant Program
$100,000
Radnor Township Board of Commissioners
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations based in Radnor Township that deliver impactful projects in areas such as arts, environment, and social services for the benefit of local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
NFWF Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations and government entities to restore and sustain forests and freshwater habitats in Central Appalachia, benefiting native wildlife and engaging local communities in conservation efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Invasive and Noxious Plant Management- Bureau wide
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits for projects aimed at managing and controlling invasive and noxious plant species on public lands across the U.S.

Natural Resources
State governments
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