State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: Feb. 1 Update

Rep. Jessica Benham February 4, 2021 | 2:44 PM

STATE GRANT PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS:

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: ATV/Snowmobile Grants (Funding Source: ATV and Snowmobile Registrations)

Who May Apply: Municipalities, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations.
Use: Planning, land acquisition, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, equipment, and educational programs related to ATV and/or snowmobile trails and facilities.
Funds: No match required. However, applications that provide match funding will be given additional consideration.
Application Deadline: March 31
More Information: Click on https://www.brcgrants.dcnr.pa.gov/ and choose “Grant Opportunities” and then “All-Terrain Vehicle and Snowmobile.”

Commonwealth Financing Authority: Abandoned Mine Drainage Abatement and Treatment Program (Funding Source: Marcellus Legacy Fund)

Who May Apply: For-Profit Businesses, Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations.
Uses: Abatement and treatment of AMD through treatment facility system construction, as well as treatment system repair, upgrade or operation and maintenance of existing passive and active treatment systems.
Funds: Grants shall not exceed $1,000,000. A match of at least 15% of the total project cost is required.
Application Deadline: May 31
More information: Click on https://dced.pa.gov/programs/abandoned-mine-drainage-abatement-treatment-program-amdatp/.

Commonwealth Financing Authority: Baseline Water Quality Data Program (Funding Source: Marcellus Legacy Fund)

Who May Apply: For-Profit Businesses, Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations.
Uses: To establish baseline water quality data on private water supplies.
Funds: Grants shall not exceed $250,000. A match of at least 15% of the total project cost is required.
Application Deadline: May 31
More information: Click on https://dced.pa.gov/programs/baseline-water-quality-data-program/.

Commonwealth Financing Authority: Flood Mitigation Program (Funding Source: Marcellus Legacy Fund)

Who May Apply: For-Profit Businesses, Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations.
Uses: Flood mitigation projects.
Funds: Grants shall not exceed $500,000. A match of at least 15% of the total project cost is required.
Application Deadline: May 31
More information: Click on https://dced.pa.gov/programs/flood-mitigation-program-fmp/.

Commonwealth Financing Authority: Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (Funding Source: Marcellus Legacy Fund)

Who May Apply: For-Profit Businesses, Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations.
Uses: Projects which involve development, rehabilitation and improvements to public parks, recreation areas, greenways, trails and river conservation.
Funds: Grants shall not exceed $250,000. A match of at least 15% of the total project cost is required.
Application Deadline: May 31
More information: Click on https://dced.pa.gov/programs/greenways-trails-and-recreation-program-gtrp/.

Commonwealth Financing Authority: Orphan and Abandoned Well Plugging (Funding Source: Marcellus Legacy Fund)

Who May Apply: For-Profit Businesses, Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations.
Uses: Orphan or abandoned well plugging projects.
Funds: Grants shall not exceed a total of $1,000,000.
Application Deadline: May 31
More information: Click on https://dced.pa.gov/programs/orphan-abandoned-well-plugging-program-oawp/.

Commonwealth Financing Authority: Sewage Facilities Program (Funding Source: Marcellus Legacy Fund)

Who May Apply: For-Profit Businesses, Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations.
Uses: Costs associated with the planning work required under Act 537, the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act.
Funds: Grants shall not exceed a total of $100,000. A match of at least 50% of the total project cost is required.
Application Deadline: May 31
More information: Click on https://dced.pa.gov/programs/sewage-facilities-program-sfp/.

Commonwealth Financing Authority: Watershed Restoration and Protection Program (Funding Source: Marcellus Legacy Fund)

Who May Apply: For-Profit Businesses, Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations.
Uses: Projects which involve the construction, improvement, expansion, repair, maintenance or rehabilitation of new or existing watershed protection Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Funds: Grants shall not exceed $300,000. A match of at least 15% of the total project cost is required.
Application Deadline: May 31
More information: Click on https://dced.pa.gov/programs/watershed-restoration-protection-program-wrpp/.

UPCOMING APPLICATION DEADLINES:

PA Council on the Arts - Arts in Education Long Term Residency: February 1 (Funding Source: General Fund)

Schools, arts organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, senior centers, youth organizations, community centers, and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits. – 60 day, in-depth interactions between professional teaching artists, students, teachers and others.

PA Council on the Arts Preserving Diverse Cultures – Community Based Engagement Projects: February 1 (Funding Source: General Fund)

Nonprofit organizations whose mission and artistic work are rooted in and reflective of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) art, culture, history and heritage. Additionally, the applicant's programs and staff are representative of those communities. – To bring communities together through artist-led community-based arts and culture projects.

PCCD Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program: February 3 (Funding Source: Nonprofit Security Grant Fund)

501(c)(3) nonprofits that principally serve individuals, groups, or institutions included within a bias motivation category for single bias hate crime incidents as identified by the FBI. – Security planning and training, threat assessments, equipment, technology, specialty-trained canines, and upgrades to existing structures.

PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning: Child Care COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Award: February 12 (Funding Source: Federal Funding)

Department of Human Services (DHS) certified child care providers. – One-time award of $600 paid to eligible child care employees and child care support staff.

PA Council on the Arts - Entry Track: February 16 (Funding Source: General Fund)

A nonprofit, unit of government, or school district providing arts programming and/or arts services. – Entry track is the point of entry for organizations to the Arts Organizations and Arts Programs track of the PA Council on the Arts.

L&I Digital Literacy and Workforce Development Grants: February 17 (Funding Source: Federal Funding)

Local workforce development boards, non-profit agencies, or small businesses. – To promote digital competency.

Agricultural Product Promotion, Education, and Export Promotion Matching Grant: February 19 (Funding Source: General Fund)

Nonprofit agricultural product promotion and marketing organizations. – To promote agricultural products, educate consumers, and grow export markets.

PCCD 2020 Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction – Youth Focus: February 24 (Funding Source: Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Fund)

Nonprofit organizations. – To provide research-based or evidence-based approaches to prevention, intervention, training, treatment, and education services to youth and their families to reduce and/or eliminate youth substance abuse.

PCCD 2020 Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction – Category 1 Adult: February 24 (Funding Source: Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Fund)

Nonprofit organizations. – To provide research-based or evidence-based approaches to prevention, intervention, training, treatment, and education services to adults and their families to combat opioid/heroin overdoses.

PCCD 2020 Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction – Category 2 & 3: February 24 (Funding Source: Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Fund)

Statewide nonprofit organizations. – To provide statewide or regional programs.

DEP 2020 DC Fast Charging and Hydrogen Fueling Grant Program: February 26 (Funding Source: State Mitigation Trust-Volkswagen emissions settlement)

Businesses, Incorporated Nonprofits, State, Local, or Tribal Government Agencies, Air Quality or Transportation Organizations, Metropolitan or Rural/Regional Transportation Planning Organizations, and Federal Government Agencies. - Purchase, installation, and operation of publicly accessible DCFC or HFCF at locations proposed by program applicants.

Agriculture: PA Wine Marketing and Research Board Grants: February 26 (Funding Source: State Stores Fund)

Higher education institutions, tourism and economic development organizations, nonprofits, private businesses, and others. - To conduct promotion, marketing, and research to enhance Pennsylvania’s wine industry.

Agriculture: PA Malt and Brewed Beverage Industry Promotion Board Grants: February 26 (Funding Source: State Stores Fund)

Higher education institutions, tourism and economic development organizations, nonprofits, private businesses, and others. - To conduct promotion, marketing, and research to enhance Pennsylvania’s malt and brewed beverages industry.

PHMC Keystone Historic Preservation Planning Grant Program: March 1 (Funding Source: Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation Fund)

Local governments, historic preservation organizations, historical societies, conservancies, colleges and universities, religious institutions, museums, and other historical organizations. Historic property must be publicly accessible and listed in, or documented as eligible for listing in, the National Register of Historic Places. Private property owners and businesses are not eligible. - Cultural resource surveys, to prepare nominations to the National Register of Historic Places for resources already determined eligible, archaeology activities, and for preservation plans, feasibility studies, and other predevelopment planning.

PHMC Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grant Program: March 1 (Funding Source: Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation Fund)

Local governments, historic preservation organizations, historical societies, conservancies, colleges and universities, religious institutions, museums, and other historical organizations. Historic property must be publicly accessible and listed in, or documented as eligible for listing in, the National Register of Historic Places. - For preservation, rehabilitation, or restoration of historic properties.

DEP Driving PA Forward – Electric Cargo Handling Grant Program: March 5 (Funding Source: State Mitigation Trust-Volkswagen Emissions Settlement)

Airports, port authorities, schools, municipalities, municipal authorities, non-profit and for-profit entities. - To replace large forklifts, airport ground equipment, and port cargo handling equipment with electric versions.

Agriculture Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program: March 5 (Funding Source: General Fund)

State and local organizations, producer associations, academia, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders. - To promote high-priority specialty crops.

Agriculture - Agriculture and Youth Organization Grant Program: March 5 (Funding Source: General Fund)

Agriculture and youth organizations. - Educational programs, workforce development programs, seminars and field trips, agricultural safety training programs, capital projects, equipment purchases, and other projects.

PCCD Capital Case Indigent Defense: March 15 (Funding Source: General Fund)

Counties. - Expenses to enhance defense strategies for indigent individuals in capital cases.

PA Council on the Arts Preserving Diverse Cultures – Strategies for Success: March 15 (Funding Source: General Fund)

Nonprofit organizations whose mission and artistic work are rooted in and reflective of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) art, culture, history and heritage. - Organizational development.

DEP Driving PA Forward - Marine and Rail Freight Movers Grant Program: March 19 (Funding Source: State Mitigation Trust-Volkswagen Emissions Settlement)

School districts, municipal authorities, political subdivisions, nonprofit entities, corporations, limited liability companies or partnerships, air quality or transportation organizations, and metropolitan or rural planning organizations. - Projects to repower or replace diesel-powered, pre-Tier 4 freight switcher locomotives, and projects to repower or upgrade unregulated, Tier 1 or Tier 2, diesel-powered marine engines in ferries or tugboats.

DEP Agricultural Plan Reimbursement Program: April 1 (Funding Source: Environmental Stewardship Fund)

Agricultural operators/landowners in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed (43 counties). - To hire a technical expert to develop plans for manure management, nutrient management, or erosion and sediment control.

DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2): April 14 (Funding Source: Multiple State and Federal Sources)

Counties, municipalities, municipal agencies, nonprofit organizations, state heritage areas, prequalified land trusts, for-profit enterprises. - Planning, acquisition, and development of public parks, pools, indoor recreation facilities, playgrounds, motorized and walking trails, river conservation and access, stream buffers, open space conservation, and regional and statewide partnerships.

DEP County Recycling Coordinator Grant Program (Section 903): April 30 (Funding Source: Recycling Fund)