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Pennsylvania Natural Resources Grants

Explore 76 grant opportunities

Section 319 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Grants
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution in Pennsylvania's waterways, targeting organizations like watershed associations, municipalities, and conservation districts to implement effective water quality improvement strategies.

Environment
County governments
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
902 Recycling Program Development and Implementation Grant
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania municipalities and counties to develop and implement effective recycling programs that improve local recycling efforts and infrastructure.

Environment
County 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
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,500,000
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This program provides funding to public and private operators for the construction and improvement of transient moorage facilities for recreational motorboats 26 feet or longer, ensuring they are accessible for short-term stays.

Recreation
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
Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging Grant Program
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, nonprofits, and other organizations in Pennsylvania for the cleanup and sealing of orphaned or abandoned oil and gas wells to protect public health and the environment.

Environment
City or township governments
Greenways, Trails and Recreation Grant Program
$250,000
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance public parks, trails, and recreational spaces, promoting environmental conservation and community well-being.

Environment
City or township governments
Healing the Planet Grant Program
$4,000
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
Private

Application Deadline

May 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments in Pennsylvania for community planting projects that use native species to improve environmental health and public spaces.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grants
$25,000
South Mountain Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the natural, cultural, agricultural, and recreational resources of south-central Pennsylvania, encouraging collaboration among nonprofits, municipalities, and educational institutions to improve community well-being and ecological integrity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Sewage Facilities Program (SFP)
$100,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial support to municipalities, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations in Pennsylvania for planning and improving sewage management infrastructure to ensure compliance with environmental and health standards.

Environment
City or township governments
Wild Resource Conservation Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This grant provides financial support for conservation projects focused on Pennsylvania's native wildlife, plants, and habitats, encouraging collaboration among local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

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

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

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

Environment
Nonprofits
Baseline Water Quality Data Program
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations to collect and analyze baseline water quality data in areas affected by natural gas drilling in Pennsylvania.

Environment
City or township governments
Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging Program (OAWP)
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania to safely plug orphaned or abandoned oil and gas wells, addressing environmental and public health risks.

Environment
City or township governments
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
Watershed Restoration and Protection Program
$300,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides financial support to municipalities, non-profits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania for projects that restore waterways and reduce pollution from agricultural and urban runoff.

Environment
City or township governments
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