DEP Grant and Loan Programs
 
Welcome!  DEP has dozens of grants and loans to assist individuals, groups and businesses with a host of environmental issues. Below, you'll find a list of available grants and loans, a description of each program, links to applications and eligibility information. DEP's Grants Center is available to assist you with general questions. Contact (717) 705-5400 for more information. 
 
Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant
To help improve PA's air quality and reduce the use of imported oils through the use of alternative fuels.
Program Summary Program Web Site Application Document Guidance Document
 
Brownfield Assessment/Remediation Grant
PA DEP may offer brownfield assessment/remediation grants through the Office of Community Revitalization and Local Government Support (OCRLGS). These grants, dependent on available funding, may be supported by DEP's Section 128(a) Grant under CERCLA or under the OCRLGS allocation under Growing Greener II. The purpose of the grant is to provide funding to facilitate the assessment, remediation and or redevelopment of brownfield properties in Pennsylvania. Funding may be utilized for projects that are at a construction phase, or may be utilized for early development and assessment work. Projects undergoing remediation should also be enrolled in the Department's Land Recycling Program (voluntary cleanup program) and coordinating with the appropriate regional office.
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Coastal and Estuarine Land Acquisition Conservation Program (CELP)
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Coastal Zone Management
To implement studies, plans, designs, programs, land acquisition, research and minor construction projects within the Delaware Estuary and Lake Erie Coastal Zones.
Program Summary Program Web Site Application Document Guidance Document
 
County Planning Grants
Reimbursement to County of 80% of the approved cost for preparation of waste management plans and studies required by Act 101.
Program Summary Program Web Site Application Document  
 
Dirt and Gravel Road Maintenance
Reduce non point source pollution from the maintenance of dirt and gravel roads
Program Summary Program Web Site Application Document Guidance Document
 
Enactment of Ordinances and Implementation of Stormwater Management Plans
Reimburse municipalities for costs incurred in the adoption or revision of ordinances or regulations and other actual administrative, enforcement, and implementation costs incurred in complying with the Pennsylvania Stormwater Management Act (1978 Act 167) and the companion regulation governing stormwater management grants and reimbursements (25 Pa. Code 111).
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Environmental Education Grants Program
The conservation of Commonwealth resources depends on the effectiveness of the environmental literacy of its citizens. The focus of this EE Grants Program is to support environmental education through schools, county conservation districts and other nonprofit conservation or educational organizations, including colleges and universities.
Program Summary Program Web Site   Guidance Document
 
Evaluation for HSCA Remedial Response
Independent technical evaluation of proposed remedial response at a HSCA site.
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Growing Greener Watershed Grants
Restore watersheds and streams, reclaim mined lands, remediate AMD
Program Summary Program Web Site Application Document Guidance Document
 
Host Municipality Certified Inspectors (Hazardous)
Reimbursement to municipalities for certified inspectors of commercial hazardous waste storage, treatment or disposal facilities.
Program Summary Program Web Site Application Document  
 
Host Municipality Certified Inspectors (Municipal)
Reimbursement to municipalities for employment of certified inspectors at landfills or resource recovery facilities.
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Host Municipality Review of Permit Applications
Grants for municipalities for independent review of permit applications for new municipal waste landfills or resource recovery facility, or expansion of existing facility.
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Host Municipality Siting Incentive
Provide one time payments to municipalities which host new or expanded hazardous waste capacity for PA.
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Host Municipality Siting Reviews
Reimbursement of $50,000 to host municipality and host county inspectors for independent review of permit application for commercial hazardous waste disposal facility.
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program
Reimbursement of 50% of household hazardous waste programs not to exceed $100,000 per county.
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Independent Review of Permit Application/Siting Plan Review
Reimbursement for independent review of commercial hazardous waste disposal facility applications.
Program Summary Program Web Site Application Document Guidance Document
 
Keystone HELP energy Efficiency Loan and Rebate Program
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Municipal Recycling Program Grant (902)
Reimbursement of 90% of approved costs of county and municipal recycling programs.
Program Summary Program Web Site Application Document Guidance Document
 
Nonpoint Source Implementation Program (Section 319)
Provide funding to assist in implementing PA's Nonpoint Source Management Program. This includes funding for abandoned mine drainage, agricultural and urban run-off, and natural channel design/streambank stabilization projects, and for development of watershed-based restoration plans.
Program Summary Program Web Site Application Document Guidance Document
 
Nonpoint Source Pollution Educational Mini-Grants (PACD)
Inform and educate people about the causes, consequences and clean-up of nonpoint source water pollution.
Program Summary Program Web Site Application Document Guidance Document
 
PEDA (PA Energy Development Authority) Grants
PEDA solicitations are varied and diverse. In general, PEDA provides grants, loan guarantees for alternative energy projects and related research referring to deployment projects, manufacturing or research involving the following types of fuels, technologies or measures: solar energy; wind; low-impact hydropower; geothermal; biologically derived methane gas, including landfill gas; biomass; fuel cells; coal-mine methane; waste coal; integrated gasification combined cycle, and; demand management measures, including recycled energy and energy recovery, energy efficiency and load management.
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Pollution Prevention Reimbursement (Pump & Plug UST)
Reimburse for costs of pumping and plugging storage tanks
Program Summary Program Web Site Application Document  
 
Recycling Coordinators
Reimbursement of 50% of county recycling coordinator salaries and expenses.
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Recycling Performance
Grant program rewards municipalities for materials recycled.
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Sewage Facilities Enforcement
Reimburse 50% to 85% of costs of on-lot system permitting programs
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Sewage Facilities Planning
Partially reimburse activities and studies related to the development of comprehensive sewage facilities plans
Program Summary Program Web Site   Guidance Document
 
Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant Program
To provide assistance to small business to incorporate energy efficient, producing, or conserving equipment or processes to increases business competitiveness while simultaneously improving the environment of PA residents.
Program Summary Program Web Site Application Document Guidance Document
 
Small Business Pollution Prevention Assistance Account (PPAA) Loan Program
To provide low interest loans to small PA businesses undertaking projects in the Commonwealth that reduce waste, pollution or energy use. Loans will be used to fund 75 percent of the total eligible project cost, up to a maximum of $100,000.
Program Summary Program Web Site Application Document  
 
Technical Evaluation of HSCA Remedial Response
Independent technical evaluation of proposed remedial response at a HSCA site.
Program Summary Program Web Site Application Document  
 
Underground Storage Tank Heating Oil Clean Up Program
To assist tank owners with the corrective action costs due to releases from underground heating oil tanks with a 3,000 gal. capacity or less.
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Watershed Education Grants (WREN)
Support community coalitions undertaking public education projects aimed at mitigating or preventing nonpoint source pollution in PA's watersheds.
Program Summary Program Web Site Application Document Guidance Document
 
West Nile Virus Control Program
These non-competive grants to counties provide funds to counties to conduct West Nile Virus mosquito surveillance and control activities.
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