Coastal Zone Grant
This grant supports research, restoration, and management projects to protect and enhance Pennsylvania’s Delaware Estuary and Lake Erie coastal zones.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (application period opens) | October 2026 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $20,000 to $85,000 per project; annual total funding varies based on federal allocation.
Summary: Funds projects that protect, manage, and enhance Pennsylvania’s coastal resources in the Delaware Estuary and Lake Erie Coastal Zones.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Pennsylvania Coastal Zone Grant, administered by the Department of Environmental Protection’s Coastal Resources Management (CRM) Program with annual support from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supports projects that advance the protection, management, and enhancement of Pennsylvania’s coastal resources. Funding is awarded through a competitive process, prioritizing initiatives that address CRM program goals within the Delaware Estuary and Lake Erie Coastal Zones. Eligible projects may include research, planning, education, habitat restoration, pollution reduction, and community engagement activities aligned with coastal management priorities.
