Growing Greener Plus Grants Program
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The Growing Greener Plus Grants Program funds science-driven projects to restore watersheds, reclaim mine lands, and improve stormwater management across Pennsylvania.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards up to $500,000 per project; 5% cash or in-kind match required (0% if in environmental justice area); 5% admin cap
Summary: Funds watershed restoration, mine land reclamation, and stormwater management projects to improve water quality in Pennsylvania.
Key Information: Application is online-only via eGrants; multiple project types and applicant categories eligible
Description
The Growing Greener Plus Grants Program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), provides funding to support projects that restore and protect watersheds, reclaim abandoned mine lands, and advance stormwater management planning across Pennsylvania. The program aims to improve water quality and ecosystem resilience by supporting efforts such as stream restoration, floodplain enhancement, and best management practices for nonpoint source pollution. Eligible project categories include Watershed Restoration and Protection, Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) Bond Forfeiture projects, and Stormwater Management Planning (Act 167). The program encourages collaboration among conservation districts, municipalities, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations to advance Pennsylvania's environmental stewardship goals.
