Act 167 Stormwater Management Grants is sponsored by Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). This program supports counties and municipalities in Pennsylvania to develop, revise, and implement watershed-based stormwater management plans.

Grants, Loans, and Rebates | Department of Environmental Protection | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Grants, Loans, and Rebates <b>If your environmental improvement project needs funding, DEP can help. </b>We offer 50 plus grant and rebate programs to support a range of projects to improve or protect the water, land, and air in Pennsylvania. </p>\r\n<p>Your scope may be your local community.

It may be statewide. Your focus may be as broad as climate change or as specific as LED lighting installation. Your project might need a little funding, or a lot.

Whatever your project parameters, one of our funding programs may be able to help. Over decades, DEP has supported many thousands of environmental projects across the state through widely recognized grant programs, such as Growing Greener, and also more specialized programs. </p>\r\n<p>The majority of funding programs support projects by schools, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.

We also have six programs that support businesses small and large, and for residents, the popular Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate supports the purchase of clean-energy cars and trucks. In addition, some programs give extra consideration to applicants in environmental justice areas. </p>\r\n"}}"> If your environmental improvement project needs funding, DEP can help.

We offer 50 plus grant and rebate programs to support a range of projects to improve or protect the water, land, and air in Pennsylvania. Your scope may be your local community. It may be statewide.

Your focus may be as broad as climate change or as specific as LED lighting installation. Your project might need a little funding, or a lot. Whatever your project parameters, one of our funding programs may be able to help.

Over decades, DEP has supported many thousands of environmental projects across the state through widely recognized grant programs, such as Growing Greener, and also more specialized programs. The majority of funding programs support projects by schools, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.

We also have six programs that support businesses small and large, and for residents, the popular Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate supports the purchase of clean-energy cars and trucks. In addition, some programs give extra consideration to applicants in environmental justice areas. Additional Resources</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.

pa. gov/grants. html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Pennsylvania's State Grants Website</b></a></p>\n<p>Here you can find all grants offered by the Commonwealth in one location, including those issued by DEP</p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https://grants.

pa. gov/login.

aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Enterprise eGrants System Website</a></b></p>\n<p>Login to the Enterprise eGrants System website to submit grant applications online</p>"}}"> Pennsylvania's State Grants Website Here you can find all grants offered by the Commonwealth in one location, including those issued by DEP Enterprise eGrants System Website Login to the Enterprise eGrants System website to submit grant applications online <i style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Photos: Bennett Branch Watershed Association acid mine drainage cleanup project, Sinnemahoning Creek Bennett Branch, Growing Greener Grant recipient; Green Playces student ambassadors project, Pittsburgh, Environmental Education Grant recipient; City of Harrisburg electric car charging stations project, Driving PA Forward Grant recipient.

Above: City of Altoona stormwater management project, Growing Greener Grant recipient.

</i><br>\r\n</h5>\r\n"}}"> Photos: Bennett Branch Watershed Association acid mine drainage cleanup project, Sinnemahoning Creek Bennett Branch, Growing Greener Grant recipient; Green Playces student ambassadors project, Pittsburgh, Environmental Education Grant recipient; City of Harrisburg electric car charging stations project, Driving PA Forward Grant recipient.

Above: City of Altoona stormwater management project, Growing Greener Grant recipient. Grantee/Vendor Assistance</h2>\n<p>For Grantee/Vendor assistance related to Vendor Number: <br><a href=\"https://www. budget.

pa. gov/Services/ForVendors/Pages/Help-and-Resources. aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Help & Resources</a></p>\n<p>For Self Service Payment Lookup/Audit Confirmation: <br><a href=\"https://www.

budget. pa. gov/Services/ForVendors/Pages/Self-Service-Payment-Lookup.

aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Self-Service-Payment-Lookup</a></p>\n<p>DEP Notice of Non-Discrimination: <br><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/about-dep/accessibility-discrimination.

html\" target=\"_self\">Non-Discrimination Information</a></p>"}}"> Grantee/Vendor Assistance For Grantee/Vendor assistance related to Vendor Number: For Self Service Payment Lookup/Audit Confirmation: Self-Service-Payment-Lookup DEP Notice of Non-Discrimination: Non-Discrimination Information Investment Tracker</h2>\n<p>For a listing of awarded grants, please see <a href=\"https://apps. grants. pa.

gov/investmenttracker/DefaultDEP. aspx\" target=\"_blank\">DEP’s Investment Tracker*</a></p>\n<h5><i style=\"font-weight: normal;\">*Currently, DEP’s Investment Tracker is only displaying information for grants awarded using the Electronic Single Application system. Dates of inclusion in this system will vary by grant program.

Historic data for all awards not contained in this current report will be added in the near future. </i></h5>"}}"> For a listing of awarded grants, please see DEP’s Investment Tracker* *Currently, DEP’s Investment Tracker is only displaying information for grants awarded using the Electronic Single Application system. Dates of inclusion in this system will vary by grant program.

Historic data for all awards not contained in this current report will be added in the near future. Funding Programs</h2>\r\n<p>Programs accept applications at different times throughout the year. Most applications are submitted online through the <a href=\"https://www.

esa. dced. state.

pa. us/Login. aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Enterprise eGrants System Applications</a>.

</p>\r\n<p>Use this list to find information on application periods, eligibility, where to apply, and other details for all grant programs managed by the DEP Grants Office. For more general questions, call the Grants Office at (717) 705-5400.

For issues related to completing the online application (non-specific to the grant program itself), please contact the Enterprise eGrants Customer Service Center at 833-448-0647 or by e-mail at <a href=\"mailto:egrantshelp@pa. gov\">egrantshelp@pa. gov</a>.

</p>\r\n"}}"> Programs accept applications at different times throughout the year. Most applications are submitted online through the Enterprise eGrants System Applications . Use this list to find information on application periods, eligibility, where to apply, and other details for all grant programs managed by the DEP Grants Office.

For more general questions, call the Grants Office at (717) 705-5400. For issues related to completing the online application (non-specific to the grant program itself), please contact the Enterprise eGrants Customer Service Center at 833-448-0647 or by e-mail at egrantshelp@pa. gov .

Grant Lists By Organization Type Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program ​DEP will offer an opportunity to Pennsylvania residents to apply for a rebate when they purchase a new alternative fuel vehicle (AFV). The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program was established under ACT 178 of 2004 to help reduce Pennsylvania's dependence on imported oil and to improve the environmental quality by using alternative fuels.

Rebate request must be submitted no later than six months after the vehicle is purchased. The rebate will be offered on a first come-first served basis if funding is available. Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program (AFIG) DEP is offering grant funding for clean, alternative fuel projects in Pennsylvania and investment in Pennsylvania’s energy sector.

DEP receives approximately $5 million in funding each year through the utilities gross receipts tax collected during each fiscal year to carry out the provisions of the Alternative Fuels Incentive Act.

The primary goals of the Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program (AFIG) are to improve Pennsylvania’s air quality and reduce consumption of imported oil through the use of homegrown alternative fuels that will help the Commonwealth’s economy and environment.

Eligible Applicants: School Districts, Municipal Authorities, Political subdivisions, Incorporated nonprofit entities, Corporations, Limited liability companies or partnerships registered to do business in the Commonwealth.

Environmental Education Grants Program DEP’s Environmental Education Grants Program welcomes applications for the development of innovative formal and non-formal education projects that: 1) Address grant program priorities; 2) Provide opportunities to expand the public’s understanding of Pennsylvania’s environmental issues; and 3) Develop skills required to make informed decisions and take responsible action on behalf of the environment.

Eligible Applicants: (submissions by ineligible organizations will not be considered) Public schools and school districts (K-12) (includes Intermediate Units and Charter Schools), Incorporated private schools (under limited circumstances, private religious schools may be exempted from the incorporation requirement), Incorporated conservation and education organizations and institutions, Universities and colleges, County conservation districts, Incorporated nonprofit organizations, Businesses (must be registered to conduct business in Pennsylvania) Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grants (PA GRG) Program ​The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is offering competitive grant funding to provide financial assistance to improve the all-hazards resilience of the electric grid and prevent disruptive events.

The Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grants (PA GRG) Program is funded under Section 40101(d) Formula Grant Program of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). DEP has been allocated approximately $40. 5 million over a five-year period to improve the resilience of our electric grid.

Pennsylvania State Clean Diesel Grant Program The Pennsylvania State Clean Diesel Grant Program funds projects that improve Pennsylvania’s air quality by decreasing emissions from diesel-powered highway and non-road vehicles and equipment. The program will support projects reduce diesel related emissions by replacing, re-powering, or retrofitting diesel powered vehicles and equipment.

Eligible Applicants: organizations that operate diesel-powered fleets throughout Pennsylvania. Pollution Prevention Reimbursement Grant (Pump and Plug) Grants are issued to eligible tank owners who own six or fewer regulated underground tanks in Pennsylvania.

Tanks must be underground tanks which have not been upgraded to comply with technical requirements of federal and state regulations, regulated, and which are registered with DEP prior to tank closure. The grant shall not exceed $2,500 per tank and the grant application must be submitted after all work is finished.

Eligible costs may include: pumping regulated product out of the tank; disposal of product; tank cleaning and grouting the fill pipe.

Small Business Advantage Grant program The Small Business Advantage Grant program provides assistance to small businesses (100 or fewer employees) to undertake energy efficiency, pollution prevention or natural resource protection projects designed to enhance a small business's competitiveness while simultaneously improving the environment for Pennsylvania residents.

Eligible Applicants: PA Small Businesses Underground Storage Tank Heating Oil Cleanup Grant Program This program provides reimbursement of environmental cleanup costs resulting from a release of heating oil from an underground tank system. Reimbursements are subject to a $1,000 deductible, which is satisfied by the first $1,000 of eligible costs paid by the applicant.

Remaining eligible costs paid by the applicant may be reimbursed up to a maximum of $4,000.

You may be eligible for reimbursement if you are/were the tank owner; the heating oil tank is an underground (buried) tank; the tank capacity is 3,000 gallons or less; the tank stored fuel that was used for heating on the premises; there was a release of heating oil to the environment from the tank, the associated lines/pipes, or resulting from a spill or overfill due to a failure of the tank system that occurred or was discovered on or after January 30, 1998; and an environmental cleanup has been completed or is in progress.

WIIN 2107: Voluntary School and Child Care Lead Testing and Reduction Grant This grant program provides reimbursement funding for public schools and regulated child care facilities located in Pennsylvania for lead reduction activities at water fixtures with appropriate sample results that exceed the remediation trigger level of 5 parts per billion (ppb), such as hydration stations or point-of-use (POU) device purchases and labor costs to install units.

Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Grant The Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management grant funds are provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and authorized through Section 319(h) of the federal Water Pollution Control Act. The program’s primary purpose is to implement Section 319 Program Watershed Implementation Plans.

Ninety-six percent of water-quality-impaired watersheds in Pennsylvania are polluted because of nonpoint source pollution, such as abandoned mine drainage (AMD), urban and agricultural runoff, atmospheric deposition, on-lot sewage systems, earthmoving, stream hydromodification and timber harvesting.

Pennsylvania’s Nonpoint Source Management Program established an overall strategy to implement watershed restoration and protection activities.

Eligible Applicants: Incorporated watershed association, County or municipality, County conservation district, Council of government, Non-profit organization, Educational institution, Municipal authority Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program (AFIG) DEP is offering grant funding for clean, alternative fuel projects in Pennsylvania and investment in Pennsylvania’s energy sector.

DEP receives approximately $5 million in funding each year through the utilities gross receipts tax collected during each fiscal year to carry out the provisions of the Alternative Fuels Incentive Act.

The primary goals of the Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program (AFIG) are to improve Pennsylvania’s air quality and reduce consumption of imported oil through the use of homegrown alternative fuels that will help the Commonwealth’s economy and environment.

Eligible Applicants: School Districts, Municipal Authorities, Political subdivisions, Incorporated nonprofit entities, Corporations, Limited liability companies or partnerships registered to do business in the Commonwealth.

Coastal Zone Management Grant Program The Coastal Zone Management Grant Program provides funding to implement its policies and focus areas in the Delaware Estuary and Lake Erie Coastal Zone, including hazards, wetlands, public access, intergovernmental coordination, ocean resources, and nonpoint pollution.

Typical projects funded through grant awards range from studies, planning, design, and research to land acquisition and minor construction projects. Activities must take place within the Coastal Zone boundaries of Pennsylvania.

Eligible Applicants: Local Governments, Counties and Municipalities; Area-wide agencies – county and regional planning agencies; Incorporated non-profits; Educational Institutions – School Districts, Intermediate Units, Universities and Colleges; Incorporated Conservation and Educational Organizations; State Agencies; Conservation Districts, Port Authorities and Public Authorities Driving PA Forward – DC Fast Charging & Hydrogen Fueling Grant Program This is a competitive grant program that provides funding for new, publicly accessible DC Fast Charging and Hydrogen Fueling projects built in strategic locations in PA and designed to supply light duty vehicles.

Grant funding is available for up to 70% of project costs, capped at $500,000 per award for hydrogen fueling projects and $250,000 for DC fast charging projects. This program is part of the Driving PA Forward suite of financial incentive programs utilizing funds from the VW settlement to improve Pennsylvania’s air quality.

Driving PA Forward – Electric Cargo Handling Grant Program The Electric Cargo Handling Grant Program is a competitive grant program that provides funding for the repower or replacement of diesel-powered: forklifts (with a lift capacity of greater than 8,000 pounds), Tier 0-2 airport ground support equipment, and port cargo handling equipment.

Eligible vehicles must be scrapped and replaced with the same equipment in an all-electric form. Grant funding is available for up to 60% of project costs for government applicants and up to 40% for non-government applicants. This program is part of the Driving PA Forward suite of financial incentive programs utilizing funds from the VW settlement to improve Pennsylvania’s air quality.

Driving PA Forward – Level 2 EV Charging Rebate This program provides rebates for new Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging projects to be installed in public spaces, workplaces, and multi-unit dwellings. Rebates up to $4,500 per plug are available, though final rebate amount is based upon the project characteristics, cost, and location. The application period is rolling and applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Successful applicants are issued a 180-day voucher, which can be redeemed for the approved rebate amount upon successful completion of the project and submittal of required documentation. This program is part of the Driving PA Forward suite of financial incentive programs utilizing funds from the VW settlement to improve Pennsylvania’s air quality.

Driving PA Forward – Marine and Rail Freight Movers Grant Program This is a competitive grant program that provides funding to (1) repower or replace diesel-powered, pre-Tier 4 freight switcher locomotives, that operate 1,000 hours or more per year, with any new EPA or CARB-certified diesel, alternative fuel, or all-electric engine, or (2) repower or upgrade unregulated, Tier 1 or Tier 2, diesel-powered marine engines in ferries or tugboats with an EPA Certified Remanufactured system or an EPA Verified Engine Upgrade.

Grant funding is available for up to 60% of eligible project costs (up to 80% for electric projects), with no maximum dollar amount per award. The program is part of the Driving PA Forward suite of financial incentive programs utilizing funds from the VW settlement to improve Pennsylvania’s air quality.

Driving PA Forward - Medium & and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emissions (MHD-ZEV) Fleet Pilot Grant Program Initiative The primary goal of the Medium and Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Pilot (“MHD-ZEV”) is to improve the Commonwealth’s air quality by reducing NOX emissions from Class 4-8 trucks while driving the transformation from older, polluting diesel engines to cleaner transportation technologies.

See full eligibility information for applicants and projects in the Program Guidelines. Driving PA Forward – Ocean Going Vessel Shorepower Grant Program The Ocean-Going Vessel Shorepower Grant Program is a competitive grant program that provides funding for the purchase and installation of eligible dock-mounted, containerized, or barge-mounted marine shore power systems at eligible ports in Pennsylvania.

Grant funding is available for up to 75% of project costs for government applicants and up to 25% of project costs for non-government applicants. This program is part of the Driving PA Forward suite of financial incentive programs utilizing funds from the VW settlement to improve Pennsylvania’s air quality.

Driving PA Forward – Onroad Rebate Program This program provides rebates for Class 4-8 local freight trucks, drayage trucks, school buses, transit buses and shuttle buses. Rebates vary based on vehicle type, fuel, type, and vehicle owner, though the final rebate amount is based upon actual project costs.

Maximum rebates are determined by maximum dollar rebate per vehicle or engine, or percentage of total project costs, whichever is less, combined for all vehicles in the application. Between 1 and 5 vehicles may be submitted per application. Applicants proposing more than 5 vehicles should apply to the Truck and Bus Fleet Grant Program.

The application period is rolling and applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful applicants are issued a 365-day voucher, which can be redeemed for the approved rebate amount upon successful completion of the project and submittal of required documentation.

This program is part of the Driving PA Forward suite of financial incentive programs utilizing funds from the VW settlement to improve Pennsylvania’s air quality. Driving PA Forward – Truck and Bus Fleet Grant Program This program provides grants for Class 4-8 local freight trucks, drayage trucks, school buses, transit buses, and shuttle buses.

Grant awards vary based on vehicle type, fuel, type, and vehicle owner, though the final reimbursement amount is based upon actual project costs. Maximum reimbursements are determined by maximum dollar amount per vehicle or engine, or percentage of total project costs, whichever is less, combined for all vehicles in the project. A minimum of 6 vehicles must be submitted per application.

Applicants proposing fewer than 6 vehicles should apply to the Onroad Rebate Program. This program is part of the Driving PA Forward suite of financial incentive programs utilizing funds from the VW settlement to improve Pennsylvania’s air quality.

Environmental Education Grants Program DEP’s Environmental Education Grants Program welcomes applications for the development of innovative formal and non-formal education projects that: 1) Address grant program priorities; 2) Provide opportunities to expand the public’s understanding of Pennsylvania’s environmental issues; and 3) Develop skills required to make informed decisions and take responsible action on behalf of the environment.

Eligible Applicants: (submissions by ineligible organizations will not be considered) Public schools and school districts (K-12) (includes Intermediate Units and Charter Schools), Incorporated private schools (under limited circumstances, private religious schools may be exempted from the incorporation requirement), Incorporated conservation and education organizations and institutions, Universities and colleges, County conservation districts, Incorporated nonprofit organizations, Businesses (must be registered to conduct business in Pennsylvania) Ninety-six percent of water-quality-impaired watersheds in Pennsylvania are polluted because of nonpoint source pollution, such as abandoned mine drainage, urban and agricultural runoff, atmospheric deposition, on-lot sewage systems, earthmoving, stream hydromodification and timber harvesting.

The purpose of the Growing Greener program is to address nonpoint source pollution through local, watershed-based planning, restoration and protection efforts for projects funded by Watershed Planning, Restoration and Protection grants.

Eligible Applicants: Incorporated watershed association; county or municipality; county conservation district; council of governments; educational institution; municipal authority; or other authorized organizations (see guidance document).

The Mine Map Grant (MMG) provides funding to learning institutions and incorporated nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to process mine maps and mine data into electronic formats that can be used in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other computer applications. Primarily, the MMG will fund the scanning, georeferencing and vectorizing of mine maps.

All these efforts will improve the quality, quantity and delivery of mining information to the millions of residents of Pennsylvania's mining regions.

The MMG also provides opportunities for learning institutions and nonprofits to train individuals in the use of the emerging geospatial technologies that will be integral to many computer operations, especially governmental operations that provide services and information to the residents of Pennsylvania. However, the experience gained from creating geospatial elements of a geodatabase is applicable to almost any profession or business.

Pennsylvania State Clean Diesel Grant Program The Pennsylvania State Clean Diesel Grant Program funds projects that improve Pennsylvania’s air quality by decreasing emissions from diesel-powered highway and non-road vehicles and equipment. The program will support projects reduce diesel related emissions by replacing, re-powering, or retrofitting diesel powered vehicles and equipment.

Eligible Applicants: organizations that operate diesel-powered fleets throughout Pennsylvania. Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act Grants The primary focus of these grant categories is the design, construction and/or rehabilitation of treatment facilities on ABS Legacy AMD discharge sites, but grants may also be awarded for ABS bond forfeited land reclamation projects.

Projects most likely to significantly address the impacts of AMD discharges in a cost-effective way will receive preference for funding.

Eligible applicants: County or municipality, County conservation district, Council of governments, Municipal authority, School district, Other appropriate incorporated nonprofit organizations Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Grant The Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management grant funds are provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and authorized through Section 319(h) of the federal Water Pollution Control Act.

The program’s primary purpose is to implement Section 319 Program Watershed Implementation Plans. Ninety-six percent of water-quality-impaired watersheds in Pennsylvania are polluted because of nonpoint source pollution, such as abandoned mine drainage (AMD), urban and agricultural runoff, atmospheric deposition, on-lot sewage systems, earthmoving, stream hydromodification and timber harvesting.

Pennsylvania’s Nonpoint Source Management Program established an overall strategy to implement watershed restoration and protection activities.

Eligible Applicants: Incorporated watershed association, County or municipality, County conservation district, Council of government, Non-profit organization, Educational institution, Municipal authority Air Quality Small Business Technical Assistance (AQSBTA) Grant The Air Quality Small Business Technical Assistance (AQSBTA) grant seeks to fund a Pennsylvania non-profit organization with a proven track record providing technical and environmental compliance assistance focused on air quality regulations and requirements to Pennsylvania small businesses.

Section 7. 7 of Pennsylvania’s Air Pollution Control Act (APCA) and Section 507 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) require Pennsylvania to provide free and confidential environmental compliance assistance to small business stationary sources. The successful AQSBTA grant applicant will fulfill this requirement for the Commonwealth.

Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program (AFIG) DEP is offering grant funding for clean, alternative fuel projects in Pennsylvania and investment in Pennsylvania’s energy sector. DEP receives approximately $5 million in funding each year through the utilities gross receipts tax collected during each fiscal year to carry out the provisions of the Alternative Fuels Incentive Act.

The primary goals of the Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program (AFIG) are to improve Pennsylvania’s air quality and reduce consumption of imported oil through the use of homegrown alternative fuels that will help the Commonwealth’s economy and environment.

Eligible Applicants: School Districts, Municipal Authorities, Political subdivisions, Incorporated nonprofit entities, Corporations, Limited liability companies or partnerships registered to do business in the Commonwealth.

The Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation (BAMR) is authorized through the United States Department of Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to issue grants to eligible applicants for the purpose of abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation and acid mine drainage (AMD) treatment or abatement.

The Bureau will be accepting applications for projects that reclaim abandoned coal mines or address mine drainage from abandoned coal mines. For further information, please visit the AML/AMD Grant Program page.

Coastal Zone Management Grant Program The Coastal Zone Management Grant Program provides funding to implement its policies and focus areas in the Delaware Estuary and Lake Erie Coastal Zone, including hazards, wetlands, public access, intergovernmental coordination, ocean resources, and nonpoint pollution.

Typical projects funded through grant awards range from studies, planning, design, and research to land acquisition and minor construction projects. Activities must take place within the Coastal Zone boundaries of Pennsylvania.

Eligible Applicants: Local Governments, Counties and Municipalities; Area-wide agencies – county and regional planning agencies; Incorporated non-profits; Educational Institutions – School Districts, Intermediate Units, Universities and Colleges; Incorporated Conservation and Educational Organizations; State Agencies; Conservation Districts, Port Authorities and Public Authorities Driving PA Forward – DC Fast Charging & Hydrogen Fueling Grant Program This is a competitive grant program that provides funding for new, publicly accessible DC Fast Charging and Hydrogen Fueling projects built in strategic locations in PA and designed to supply light duty vehicles.

Grant funding is available for up to 70% of project costs, capped at $500,000 per award for hydrogen fueling projects and $250,000 for DC fast charging projects. This program is part of the Driving PA Forward suite of financial incentive programs utilizing funds from the VW settlement to improve Pennsylvania’s air quality.

Driving PA Forward – Electric Cargo Handling Grant Program The Electric Cargo Handling Grant Program is a competitive grant program that provides funding for the repower or replacement of diesel-powered: forklifts (with a lift capacity of greater than 8,000 pounds), Tier 0-2 airport ground support equipment, and port cargo handling equipment.

Eligible vehicles must be scrapped and replaced with the same equipment in an all-electric form. Grant funding is available for up to 60% of project costs for government applicants and up to 40% for non-government applicants. This program is part of the Driving PA Forward suite of financial incentive programs utilizing funds from the VW settlement to improve Pennsylvania’s air quality.

Driving PA Forward – Level 2 EV Charging Rebate This program provides rebates for new Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging projects to be installed in public spaces, workplaces, and multi-unit dwellings. Rebates up to $4,500 per plug are available, though final rebate amount is based upon the project characteristics, cost, and location. The application period is rolling and applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Successful applicants are issued a 180-day voucher, which can be redeemed for the approved rebate amount upon successful completion of the project and submittal of required documentation. This program is part of the Driving PA Forward suite of financial incentive programs utilizing funds from the VW settlement to improve Pennsylvania’s air quality.

Driving PA Forward – Marine and Rail Freight Movers Grant Program This is a competitive grant program that provides funding to (1) repower or replace diesel-powered, pre-Tier 4 freight switcher locomotives, that operate 1,000 hours or more per year, with any new EPA or CARB-certified diesel, alternative fuel, or all-electric engine, or (2) repower or upgrade unregulated, Tier 1 or Tier 2, diesel-powered marine engines in ferries or tugboats with an EPA Certified Remanufactured system or an EPA Verified Engine Upgrade.

Grant funding is available for up to 60% of eligible project costs (up to 80% for electric projects), with no maximum dollar amount per award. The program is part of the Driving PA Forward suite of financial incentive programs utilizing funds from the VW settlement to improve Pennsylvania’s air quality.

Driving PA Forward - Medium & and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emissions (MHD-ZEV) Fleet Pilot Grant Program Initiative The primary goal of the Medium and Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Pilot (“MHD-ZEV”) is to improve the Commonwealth’s air quality by reducing NOX emissions from Class 4-8 trucks while driving the transformation from older, polluting diesel engines to cleaner transportation technologies.

See full eligibility information for applicants and projects in the Program Guidelines. Driving PA Forward – Ocean Going Vessel Shorepower Grant Program The Ocean-Going Vessel Shorepower Grant Program is a competitive grant program that provides funding for the purchase and installation of eligible dock-mounted, containerized, or barge-mounted marine shore power systems at eligible ports in Pennsylvania.

Grant funding is available for up to 75% of project costs for government applicants and up to 25% of project costs for non-government applicants. This program is part of the Driving PA Forward suite of financial incentive programs utilizing funds from the VW settlement to improve Pennsylvania’s air quality.

Driving PA Forward – Onroad Rebate Program This program provides rebates for Class 4-8 local freight trucks, drayage trucks, school buses, transit buses and shuttle buses. Rebates vary based on vehicle type, fuel, type, and vehicle owner, though the final rebate amount is based upon actual project costs.

Maximum rebates are determined by maximum dollar rebate per vehicle or engine, or percentage of total project costs, whichever is less, combined for all vehicles in the application. Between 1 and 5 vehicles may be submitted per application. Applicants proposing more than 5 vehicles should apply to the Truck and Bus Fleet Grant Program.

The application period is rolling and applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful applicants are issued a 365-day voucher, which can be redeemed for the approved rebate amount upon successful completion of the project and submittal of required documentation.

This program is part of the Driving PA Forward suite of financial incentive programs utilizing funds from the VW settlement to improve Pennsylvania’s air quality. Driving PA Forward – Truck and Bus Fleet Grant Program This program provides grants for Class 4-8 local freight trucks, drayage trucks, school buses, transit buses, and shuttle buses.

Grant awards vary based on vehicle type, fuel, type, and vehicle owner, though the final reimbursement amount is based upon actual project costs. Maximum reimbursements are determined by maximum dollar amount per vehicle or engine, or percentage of total project costs, whichever is less, combined for all vehicles in the project. A minimum of 6 vehicles must be submitted per application.

Applicants proposing fewer than 6 vehicles should apply to the Onroad Rebate Program. This program is part of the Driving PA Forward suite of financial incentive programs utilizing funds from the VW settlement to improve Pennsylvania’s air quality.

Environmental Education Grants Program DEP’s Environmental Education Grants Program welcomes applications for the development of innovative formal and non-formal education projects that: 1) Address grant program priorities; 2) Provide opportunities to expand the public’s understanding of Pennsylvania’s environmental issues; and 3) Develop skills required to make informed decisions and take responsible action on behalf of the environment.

Eligible Applicants: (submissions by ineligible organizations will not be considered) Public schools and school districts (K-12) (includes Intermediate Units and Charter Schools), Incorporated private schools (under limited circumstances, private religious schools may be exempted from the incorporation requirement), Incorporated