Watershed Support
The Watershed Support Mini-Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection funds county-level projects for adult water quality education, outreach, and demonstration to improve watershed health.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Mini-Grant activities complete) | July 2027 (Final summary and reimbursement)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per county for Mini-Grant (in addition to $50,250 for Watershed Specialist); no match required for Mini-Grant.
Summary: Annual mini-grants support Pennsylvania county conservation districts in delivering adult water quality education and outreach projects.
Key Information: For forecasted cycle; only PA county conservation districts are eligible applicants.
Description
The Watershed Support Mini-Grant program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), provides annual funding to Pennsylvania county conservation districts to implement adult-focused water quality and pollution prevention education, outreach, and demonstration projects. Mini-Grant funds are intended to supplement the core Watershed Specialist grant and empower local conservation districts to engage communities, target Environmental Justice areas, and build climate resilience through practical education and outreach initiatives.
