Coastal Zone Grant
The Coastal Zone Grant supports Pennsylvania coastal projects, funding research, planning, land acquisition, and minor construction to advance priorities in the Delaware Estuary and Lake Erie zones.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates: August 31, 2026 (Applications open) | October 19, 2026 (Application deadline, 3:59 p.m.)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 per award
Summary: Supports projects advancing Pennsylvania’s coastal priorities in the Delaware Estuary and Lake Erie coastal zones.
Key Information: Projects require a one-to-one match from non-federal funds.
Description
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) administers this annual grant program with funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It supports projects that implement the policies and focus areas of Pennsylvania’s Coastal Resources Management Program in the Delaware Estuary and Lake Erie coastal zones.
Focus areas include hazards, wetlands, public access, intergovernmental coordination, ocean resources, and nonpoint source pollution. Funded work can range from studies, planning, design, and research to land acquisition and minor construction. DEP reviews applications competitively, with input from program staff, two local Coastal Zone Advisory Committees, and the State Coastal Zone Advisory Committee.
