Reimbursement Grant for Certain Permit Applications
The Reimbursement Grant for Certain Permit Applications funds independent technical reviews of waste and hazardous facility permits for Pennsylvania host municipalities.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted anytime via eGrants)
Funding Amounts: Reimburses approved, eligible costs for independent permit review; no fixed maximum; based on documented expenses.
Summary: Reimburses Pennsylvania host municipalities for costs incurred in independent technical review of permit applications for certain waste and hazardous facilities.
Key Information: Eligible only to PA municipalities hosting covered waste/hazardous facilities; applications must be submitted online via eGrants.
Description
This program provides financial reimbursement to Pennsylvania municipalities that host municipal waste landfills, resource recovery (waste-to-energy) facilities, or commercial hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. The grant supports municipalities in conducting independent, technical reviews of complex permit applications for these facilities, helping them better understand potential impacts and participate effectively in the regulatory process. The program is governed by state regulations specifying eligible permit types, reimbursable costs, and application procedures.
