Coastal Zone Grant
Forecasted
The Coastal Zone Grant from Pennsylvania DEP funds projects to restore, protect, and enhance the Delaware Estuary and Lake Erie coastal environments through science-based research and restoration efforts.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (application opens) | October 2026 (full application deadline, 11:59 p.m.)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $20,000 to $85,000 per project; annual funding pool varies.
Summary: Supports projects that protect, restore, and enhance Pennsylvania’s coastal zones along the Delaware Estuary and Lake Erie.
Key Information: Project location must be within the designated Pennsylvania coastal zones.
Description
This grant, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and funded through an annual award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supports projects that advance the priorities of Pennsylvania’s Coastal Resources Management Program. The program funds initiatives to protect, restore, and enhance the state’s coastal environments along the Delaware Estuary and Lake Erie. Projects are expected to address issues such as coastal habitat restoration, water quality improvement, shoreline management, public access, and coastal resiliency. Collaboration among state and local agencies, nonprofits, and other eligible organizations is encouraged.
