Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is the state agency charged with protecting Pennsylvania air, land, and water and with ensuring the health and safety of residents through sound environmental management. It administers programs and regulations across the Commonwealth.

The department funds projects through grant programs that support priorities such as clean water and watershed restoration, energy and emissions reduction, recycling and waste reduction, abandoned mine and well remediation, and environmental education. These grants help communities and organizations improve environmental outcomes.

Funding generally flows to local governments, organizations, businesses, and individuals through competitive and program-specific grants, with eligibility defined per program. Communities and organizations can find current opportunities and deadlines on Atom.