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Environmental Education Grants Program (2027 round)

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental ProtectionCloses Nov 13, 2026(24 days left)Up to $65,000

Summary

Pennsylvania-registered businesses, schools and nonprofits can get reimbursement grants of up to $5,000 (Seed), $30,000 (Grow) or $65,000 (Impact) for environmental education projects; deadline Nov 13, 2026.

About this grant

Reimbursement grants for new formal and non-formal environmental education projects; businesses registered in Pennsylvania are among eligible applicants. Seed Grants are up to $5,000, Grow Grants $5,001 to $30,000 and Impact Grants $30,001 to $65,000. The round opened October 5, 2026 and the deadline is November 13, 2026.

Who can apply

  • For-profit companies
  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State and local governments

Businesses (must be registered to do business in PA)

Also eligible: public and incorporated private schools, conservation and education organizations, universities and colleges, county conservation districts and incorporated nonprofits

Projects must address DEP's grant program priorities

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Environment
  • Education

Money can be used for

  • Education
  • Outreach

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