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...

Lancaster Clean Water Partners Join the Lancaster Clean Water Partners' Stormwater Action Team for a picnic lunch and tour at this FREE lunch and learn! RETTEW's Senior MS4 Coordinator, Kara Kalupson, and Ephrata Township's Director of Public Works, Randy Groome, will take participants on a walkthrough of the Cocalico Creek restoration at Autumn Hills. Hear...

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,...

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 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 Implementation Grants. DOT seeks to make awards to projects and strategies that...

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (PA DCED) and Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) CFA is accepting applications for seven programs funded through Act 13 of 2012. Applicants are strongly urged to share their intent to apply with their Pennsylvania state representative and state senator. All applications require a $100 non-refundable fee to be paid...