Growing Greener Plus Grants Program
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The Growing Greener Plus Grants Program funds science-based watershed restoration, mine land reclamation, and stormwater planning to improve water quality in Pennsylvania, supported by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (application opens) | June 2027 (full application deadline, 4:00 pm)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards up to $500,000 per project; requires at least 5% match (cash or in-kind), except for projects in environmental justice areas.
Summary: Funds watershed restoration, surface mining reclamation, and stormwater management planning projects to improve water quality and environmental health in Pennsylvania.
Description
The Growing Greener Plus Grants Program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), provides funding for projects that restore and protect Pennsylvania’s water resources, reclaim abandoned mine lands, and support stormwater management planning. The program aims to advance science-based, collaborative approaches for watershed restoration, surface mining conservation, and stormwater management, with an emphasis on measurable improvements to water quality and ecosystem health. Eligible projects include watershed restoration and protection, Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) bond forfeiture projects, and Act 167 stormwater management plan development.
