Act 167 Stormwater Management Grants
This grant supports Pennsylvania counties and municipalities in scientifically developing and implementing watershed-based stormwater management plans to improve water quality and flood control under Act 167.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates: June 22, 2026 (Growing Greener Plus application deadline, Phase I) | March 31, 2027 (Municipal reimbursement request deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to 75% of allowable project costs reimbursed; annual program funding is typically ~$2M statewide; municipal reimbursement capped at $9,999 per year.
Summary: Supports counties and municipalities in Pennsylvania to develop, revise, and implement watershed-based stormwater management plans under Act 167.
Key Information: Phase I funding is accessed through the Growing Greener Plus grant application; only municipalities in counties with current, DEP-approved Act 167 Plans are eligible for reimbursement.
Description
This program funds the development, update, and implementation of watershed-based stormwater management plans (Act 167 Plans) by counties and municipalities in Pennsylvania. The grant aims to improve stormwater management through planning, ordinance development, and compliance activities, ensuring that both public and private projects adhere to consistent standards. Funding is structured in phases: Phase I supports the creation of a scope of study for a new or revised Act 167 Plan, while subsequent phases fund plan development and implementation. Municipalities may also apply annually for partial reimbursement of eligible administrative and enforcement costs related to Act 167 Plan compliance.
