Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) This new funding program, supported by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, is designed to help meet the growing demand for nonmotorized boating opportunities. POWR encourages townships, boroughs, municipal and county governments, and nonprofit organizations (501c3) to apply. Private...

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund With the overall goal to restore the Chesapeake Bay's water quality and habitats, the intent of the INSR program is to accelerate  "the implementation of proven water quality improvement practices...and approaches necessary to achieve remaining pollution reductions by the...

U.S. Department of Transportation The RAISE Grant Program aids communities throughout the nation with complete critical freight and passenger transportation infrastructure projects. A series of webinars that reviews the application process is offered for prospective RAISE applicants. Application information and FAQs are also available on their website. Award Amount: Varies; up to $25 million, depending...

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Green Light-Go: Pennsylvania's Municipal Signal Partnership Program, also known as the "Green Light-Go Program," is a state grant that was established to improve the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals in Pennsylvania. Counties, cities, boroughs, incorporated towns, townships, home rule municipalities, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, and Rural Planning Organizations that...

AARP Part of the AARP Livable Communities initiative, the AARP Community Challenge offers small grants for projects to help make communities more livable for people of all ages. Three types of quick-action grants are available: Flagship Grants, Capacity-Building Microgrants, and Demonstration Grants. Eligible Entities: 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) non-profits (must be recognized by the IRS...

Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Downtown Center Walkworks provides funds for developing active transportation plans that guide establishing safe, accessible, active routes connecting everyday destinations, and also help with expanding opportunities for physical activity and improving public health. Click on the link at the bottom of this page to download the Funding Opportunity...

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources C2P2 grants provide funding for projects related to parks, recreation, and conservation. Funding is available for the following types of projects: Community and Watershed Forestry Community Recreation and Conservation Planning Land Acquisition and Conservation Motorized and Non-Motorized Trails Park Rehabilitation and Development State and Regional Partnerships. Note: Applicants...

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Chesapeake Bay Program NFWF is offering funding through the Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund for its Small Watershed Grants (SWG) Program. Eligible projects within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed promote voluntary, community-based efforts to protect and restore the habitats of the Chesapeake Bay and its...

U.S. Department of Transportation Action Plans are the foundation of the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program.  SS4A provides two types of grants for initiatives that prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. This entry is specific to the SS4A Planning and Demonstration Grants. These grants will be awarded based on safety impact,...

South Mountain Partnership (SMP) SMP's Mini-Grant Program is designed to catalyze on-the-ground projects that sustain South Mountain's sense of place through the protection and promotion of SMP's four Landscape Resources: Natural, Cultural, Agricultural, and Recreational. Eligible projects for the Mini-Grant Program must meet these four goals: Engage partners new to SMP to advance SMP's mission...