National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund The Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction (INSR) Program offers two grant tracks, Partnership and Infrastructure, for eligible projects that occur within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Note: All prospective applicants are required to consult with NFWF program staff by January...

Susquehanna River Basin Commission The goal of this grant program is to fund projects that mitigate consumptive use or improve drought resilience in the Susquehanna River Basin. This program is open to local, state, and federal government entities; project sponsors; tax-exempt nonprofit organizations; and institutions of higher education. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the Grant...

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Green Light-Go: Pennsylvania's Municipal Signal Partnership Program, also known as the "Green Light-Go Program," is a state grant that was established to improve the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals in Pennsylvania. Counties, cities, boroughs, incorporated towns, townships, home rule municipalities, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, and Rural Planning Organizations that...

Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Downtown Center Walkworks provides funds for developing active transportation plans that guide establishing safe, accessible, active routes connecting everyday destinations, and also help with expanding opportunities for physical activity and improving public health. They are hosting an optional, informational webinar on Wednesday, February 7, at noon, about the...

Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) This new funding program, supported by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, is designed to help meet the growing demand for nonmotorized boating opportunities. POWR encourages townships, boroughs, municipal and county governments, and nonprofit organizations (501c3) to apply. Private...

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund With the overall goal to restore the Chesapeake Bay's water quality and habitats, the intent of the INSR program is to accelerate  "the implementation of proven water quality improvement practices...and approaches necessary to achieve remaining pollution reductions by the...

U.S. Department of Transportation The RAISE Grant Program aids communities throughout the nation with complete critical freight and passenger transportation infrastructure projects. A series of webinars that reviews the application process is offered for prospective RAISE applicants. Application information and FAQs are also available on their website. Award Amount: Varies; up to $25 million, depending...

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Green Light-Go: Pennsylvania's Municipal Signal Partnership Program, also known as the "Green Light-Go Program," is a state grant that was established to improve the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals in Pennsylvania. Counties, cities, boroughs, incorporated towns, townships, home rule municipalities, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, and Rural Planning Organizations that...

AARP Part of the AARP Livable Communities initiative, the AARP Community Challenge offers small grants for projects to help make communities more livable for people of all ages. Three types of quick-action grants are available: Flagship Grants, Capacity-Building Microgrants, and Demonstration Grants. Eligible Entities: 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) non-profits (must be recognized by the IRS...

Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Downtown Center Walkworks provides funds for developing active transportation plans that guide establishing safe, accessible, active routes connecting everyday destinations, and also help with expanding opportunities for physical activity and improving public health. Click on the link at the bottom of this page to download the Funding Opportunity...