Grants, Loans, and Rebates

Grants, Loans, and Rebates is sponsored by Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Offers over 50 grant and rebate programs to support environmental improvement projects in Pennsylvania.

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.

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 Programs Accepting Applications Now<br>\r\n</h2>\r\n<p>The following grant and rebate programs are open for applications:</p>\r\n<table width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"3\" cellpadding=\"3\">\r\n<tbody><tr><th>Program<br>\r\n</th>\r\n<th>Deadline<br>\r\n</th>\r\n</tr><tr><td><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/waste-programs/recycling-in-pennsylvania/municipal-resources/financial-assistance.

html\">904 Recycling Performance Grants</a></td>\r\n<td>Closes December 31, 2026</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/grants-loans-rebates/small-business-ombudsmans-office/small-business-advantage-grant. html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Small Business Advantage Grant</a></td>\r\n<td>Closes March 19, 2027</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><a href=\"https://www. pa.

gov/grants/search/grant-details. dep24. html\">Orphan Well Plugging Grant</a></td>\r\n<td>Open until funding is exhausted</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><a href=\"https://www.

pa. gov/grants/search/grant-details/dep/18\">WIIN 2107: Voluntary School and Child Care Lead Testing and Reduction Grant</a></td>\r\n<td>Open until funding is exhausted</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/waste-programs/recycling-in-pennsylvania/municipal-resources/financial-assistance.

html\">901 County Planning Grants/HHW/Battery Management Grants</a></td>\r\n<td>Open year round</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><a href=\"https://www. pa. gov/grants/search/grant-details.

dep36. html\">Application Siting Review Municipal/Hazardous</a></td>\r\n<td>Open year round</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td>Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program</td>\r\n<td>Open year round</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><a href=\"https://www. pa.

gov/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/land/site-remediation/hazardous-sites-cleanup-program\">Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (HSCA) Host Municipality Technical Evaluation Grant</a></td>\r\n<td>Open year round</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/services/dep/apply-to-establish-a-municipal-household-hazardous-waste-collection-program.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Household Hazardous Waste Collection Grant</a></td>\r\n<td>Open year round</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/energy-programs-office/financial-options/energy-accelerator-program/keep-home-energy-loan.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Keystone Energy Efficiency Program Home Energy Loan</a></td>\r\n<td>Open year round</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/energy-programs-office/financial-options/energy-accelerator-program/municipal-opportunities-for-retrofits-and-energy-efficiency.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Municipal Opportunities for Retrofits and Energy Efficiency Loan Program</a></td>\r\n<td>Open year round</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/grants-loans-rebates/small-business-ombudsmans-office/ppaa-loan-program.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pollution Prevention Assistance Account Loan Program</a></td>\r\n<td>Open year round</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/services/dep/apply-for-the-department-of-environmental-protection-pollution-prevention-grant.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pollution Prevention Reimbursement Grant</a></td>\r\n<td>Open year round</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/services/dep/apply-for-oil-tank-cleanup-reimbursement-from-the-department-of-environmental-protection.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Underground Storage Tank Heating Oil Cleanup</a></td>\r\n<td>Open year round</td>\r\n</tr></tbody></table>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<h5><i style=\"font-weight: normal;\">The Department of Environmental Protection values working with partners who share our view that diversity and equity are integral to success in restoring and protecting the environment for all Pennsylvanians.

As we work to demonstrably improve the inclusivity of our programs and processes, we also encourage our partners to pursue increased inclusivity in their operations. In this way, Pennsylvania's natural resources are best protected as "the common property of all the people," as identified in our state constitution.

</i></h5>\r\n"}}"> Programs Accepting Applications Now The following grant and rebate programs are open for applications: 904 Recycling Performance Grants Closes December 31, 2026 Small Business Advantage Grant Closes March 19, 2027 Orphan Well Plugging Grant Open until funding is exhausted WIIN 2107: Voluntary School and Child Care Lead Testing and Reduction Grant Open until funding is exhausted 901 County Planning Grants/HHW/Battery Management Grants Open year round Application Siting Review Municipal/Hazardous Open year round Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Open year round Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (HSCA) Host Municipality Technical Evaluation Grant Open year round Household Hazardous Waste Collection Grant Open year round Keystone Energy Efficiency Program Home Energy Loan Open year round Municipal Opportunities for Retrofits and Energy Efficiency Loan Program Open year round Pollution Prevention Assistance Account Loan Program Open year round Pollution Prevention Reimbursement Grant Open year round Underground Storage Tank Heating Oil Cleanup Open year round The Department of Environmental Protection values working with partners who share our view that diversity and equity are integral to success in restoring and protecting the environment for all Pennsylvanians.

As we work to demonstrably improve the inclusivity of our programs and processes, we also encourage our partners to pursue increased inclusivity in their operations. In this way, Pennsylvania's natural resources are best protected as "the common property of all the people," as identified in our state constitution.

<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 Funding Type \r\n<tbody><tr><th width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><b>Program Name and Description</b></p>\r\n</th>\r\n<th width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><b>Eligible Applicants</b></p>\r\n</th>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/water/bwrnsm/nonpoint-source/watershed-support/section-319-nps-grants.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">319 Nonpoint Source Management Grant Program</a>: Funding to reduce water pollution from acid mine drainage, urban/agricultural runoff, sewage systems, earthmoving, etc.</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government, Nonprofit, School</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/services/dep/water/bwrnsm/apply-for-a-department-of-environmental-protection-growing-greener-plus-grant.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Act 167 Program – Phase 1</a>: Funding for the scope of study needed to prepare/revise a stormwater management plan</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/services/dep/water/bwrnsm/apply-for-a-department-of-environmental-protection-growing-greener-plus-grant.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Act 167 Program – Phase 2</a>: Funding to prepare/update a watershed stormwater management plan</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/water/bwrnsm/bay-restoration/healthy-waters-pa/cap-implementation-block-grant.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chesapeake Bay Countywide Action Plan Implementation Grant</a>: Funding to implement nutrient and sediment reduction goals</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/water/bwrnsm/nonpoint-source/conservation-district-support/chesapeake-bay-program-technician-and-engineer-cost-share-program.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chesapeake Bay Program Engineer Funding</a>: Funding for engineers to assist farmers with water quality best management practices</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/water/bwrnsm/nonpoint-source/conservation-district-support/chesapeake-bay-program-technician-and-engineer-cost-share-program.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chesapeake Bay Program Technician Funding</a>: Funding for technicians to provide technical assistance to farmers to implement best management practices</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/services/dep/grants/apply-for-a-coastal-zone-grant.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coastal Zone Management Program</a>: Funding for studies, planning, design, and construction projects to preserve and protect the Delaware Estuary and Lake Erie Coastal Zones</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government, School</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/water/bwrnsm/nonpoint-source/conservation-district-support/conservation-district-fund-allocation-program.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Conservation District Fund Allocation Program</a>: Funding for Conservation District Managers and Erosion and Sediment Control staff</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/water/bwrnsm/nonpoint-source/watershed-support/watershed-specialists.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Conservation District Watershed Specialist Grant</a>: Funding to pay for County Conservation District Watershed specialist positions</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"https://www. fsa. usda.

gov/resources/conservation/conservation-reserve-enhancement-program-crep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)</a>: Rebate on CREP cost shares for agricultural conservation practices</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Business</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/services/dep/water/bwrnsm/apply-for-a-department-of-environmental-protection-growing-greener-plus-grant.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Growing Greener Watershed Restoration and Protection</a>: Funding to address nonpoint source pollution in water-quality-impaired watersheds through local, watershed-based planning and restoration/protection projects</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government, Nonprofit, School</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/water/bwrnsm/nonpoint-source/agriculture-compliance/manure-management.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nutrient and Manure Management Delegation Program</a>: Funding for nutrient and manure management programs</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/services/dep/water/bwrnsm/apply-for-a-department-of-environmental-protection-growing-greener-plus-grant.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Surface Mining Conservation & Reclamation Act Bond Forfeiture</a>: Funding to design, construct, and/or rehabilitate water treatment facilities on certain abandoned mine drainage discharge sites</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government, Nonprofit, School</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"https://www. pa.

gov/grants/search/grant-details/dep/18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WIIN 2107: Voluntary School and Childcare Lead Testing and Reduction Grant</a>: Funding for public schools and childcare facilities to reduce lead at water fixtures</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Nonprofit, Business, School</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr></tbody></table>\r\n"}}"> Program Name and Description 319 Nonpoint Source Management Grant Program : Funding to reduce water pollution from acid mine drainage, urban/agricultural runoff, sewage systems, earthmoving, etc. Local government, Nonprofit, School Act 167 Program – Phase 1 : Funding for the scope of study needed to prepare/revise a stormwater management plan Act 167 Program – Phase 2 : Funding to prepare/update a watershed stormwater management plan Chesapeake Bay Countywide Action Plan Implementation Grant : Funding to implement nutrient and sediment reduction goals Chesapeake Bay Program Engineer Funding : Funding for engineers to assist farmers with water quality best management practices Chesapeake Bay Program Technician Funding : Funding for technicians to provide technical assistance to farmers to implement best management practices Coastal Zone Management Program : Funding for studies, planning, design, and construction projects to preserve and protect the Delaware Estuary and Lake Erie Coastal Zones Conservation District Fund Allocation Program : Funding for Conservation District Managers and Erosion and Sediment Control staff Conservation District Watershed Specialist Grant : Funding to pay for County Conservation District Watershed specialist positions Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) : Rebate on CREP cost shares for agricultural conservation practices Growing Greener Watershed Restoration and Protection : Funding to address nonpoint source pollution in water-quality-impaired watersheds through local, watershed-based planning and restoration/protection projects Local government, Nonprofit, School Nutrient and Manure Management Delegation Program : Funding for nutrient and manure management programs Surface Mining Conservation & Reclamation Act Bond Forfeiture : Funding to design, construct, and/or rehabilitate water treatment facilities on certain abandoned mine drainage discharge sites Local government, Nonprofit, School WIIN 2107: Voluntary School and Childcare Lead Testing and Reduction Grant : Funding for public schools and childcare facilities to reduce lead at water fixtures Nonprofit, Business, School \r\n<tbody><tr><th width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><b>Program Name and Description</b></p>\r\n</th>\r\n<th width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><b>Eligible Applicants</b></p>\r\n</th>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"https://www.

pa.

gov/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/waste-programs/recycling-in-pennsylvania/municipal-resources/financial-assistance#accordion-3f6bc8666f-item-ec7a213f19\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">901 County Planning Grant</a>: Funding to prepare municipal waste management plans, conduct research, feasibility studies, and project development for municipal waste processing, disposal, or composting facilities</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"https://www.

pa. gov/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/waste-programs/recycling-in-pennsylvania/municipal-resources/financial-assistance#accordion-3f6bc8666f-item-df26c5136a\">901 Household Battery Management Education Grant</a>: Funding for educational programs on household battery management</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"https://www. pa.

gov/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/waste-programs/recycling-in-pennsylvania/municipal-resources/financial-assistance#accordion-3f6bc8666f-item-55d1b4327b\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">901 Household Hazardous Waste Education Grant</a>: Funding for educational programs on household hazardous waste or pollution prevention and technical assistance to small businesses for pollution prevention</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"https://www.

pa.

gov/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/waste-programs/recycling-in-pennsylvania/municipal-resources/financial-assistance#accordion-3f6bc8666f-item-8fec5abc1c\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">902 Recycling Development and Implementation</a>: Funding for projects that divert recyclable materials from municipal solid waste</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"https://www.

pa.

gov/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/waste-programs/recycling-in-pennsylvania/municipal-resources/financial-assistance#accordion-3f6bc8666f-item-749226df27\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">903 County Recycling Coordinator Grant</a>: Funding for county recycling coordinator’s salary and expenses</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"https://www.

pa.

gov/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/waste-programs/recycling-in-pennsylvania/municipal-resources/financial-assistance#accordion-3f6bc8666f-item-fe5484d79a\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">904 Recycling Performance Grant</a>: Funding for local recycling programs based on the total tons recycled and the applicant’s recycling rate</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"https://www.

pa.

gov/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/waste-programs/recycling-in-pennsylvania/municipal-resources/financial-assistance#accordion-3f6bc8666f-item-313ea866e8\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant Program</a>: Funding to partner food retailers with nonprofits that distribute food to the public before it becomes waste </p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Nonprofit</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/land/site-remediation/hazardous-sites-cleanup-program.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (HSCA) Host Municipality Technical Evaluation Grant</a>: Funding for conducting an independent technical evaluation of DEP’s proposed HSCA site cleanup plan</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"https://www. pa.

gov/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/waste-programs/solid-waste-programs/municipal-waste-program/host-municipality-programs#accordion-ac2e263bd0-item-f950412975\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Host Municipality Independent Review of Municipal Waste Permit Grant</a>: Funding for assistance with independent review of permit applications for new municipal waste landfills or resource recovery facilities or expansion of an existing facility</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"https://www.

pa.

gov/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/waste-programs/solid-waste-programs/municipal-waste-program/host-municipality-programs#accordion-ac2e263bd0-item-07745283f0\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Host Municipality Inspector Program</a>: Reimbursement of expenses to employ a Certified Host Municipality Inspector</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"https://www.

pa.

gov/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/waste-programs/recycling-in-pennsylvania/municipal-resources/financial-assistance#accordion-3f6bc8666f-item-0149213936\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Household Hazardous Waste Collection Grant</a>: Funding for sponsors of collection programs for household hazardous waste, electronics, and tires and education programs</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government, Nonprofit, Business</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"https://www.

pa.

gov/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/waste-programs/solid-waste-programs/municipal-waste-program/host-municipality-programs#accordion-ac2e263bd0-item-ccb59ab958\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Independent Review of Permit Application/Siting Plan Grant</a>: Funding for a professional engineer to review permits for new or expanded commercial hazardous waste disposal facilities</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/services/dep/apply-for-the-department-of-environmental-protection-pollution-prevention-grant.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pollution Prevention Reimbursement Grant (Pump & Plug)</a>: Funding for pumping out/disposal of regulated products, cleaning, and grouting the fill pipe of underground tanks</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government, Business</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/services/dep/apply-for-oil-tank-cleanup-reimbursement-from-the-department-of-environmental-protection.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Underground Heating Oil Tank Cleanup Reimbursement Program</a>: Funding for cleanup from release of heating oil from an underground tank</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government, Nonprofit, Business, School, Resident</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr></tbody></table>\r\n"}}"> Program Name and Description 901 County Planning Grant : Funding to prepare municipal waste management plans, conduct research, feasibility studies, and project development for municipal waste processing, disposal, or composting facilities 901 Household Battery Management Education Grant : Funding for educational programs on household battery management 901 Household Hazardous Waste Education Grant : Funding for educational programs on household hazardous waste or pollution prevention and technical assistance to small businesses for pollution prevention 902 Recycling Development and Implementation : Funding for projects that divert recyclable materials from municipal solid waste 903 County Recycling Coordinator Grant : Funding for county recycling coordinator’s salary and expenses 904 Recycling Performance Grant : Funding for local recycling programs based on the total tons recycled and the applicant’s recycling rate Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant Program : Funding to partner food retailers with nonprofits that distribute food to the public before it becomes waste Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (HSCA) Host Municipality Technical Evaluation Grant : Funding for conducting an independent technical evaluation of DEP’s proposed HSCA site cleanup plan Host Municipality Independent Review of Municipal Waste Permit Grant : Funding for assistance with independent review of permit applications for new municipal waste landfills or resource recovery facilities or expansion of an existing facility Host Municipality Inspector Program : Reimbursement of expenses to employ a Certified Host Municipality Inspector Household Hazardous Waste Collection Grant : Funding for sponsors of collection programs for household hazardous waste, electronics, and tires and education programs Local government, Nonprofit, Business Independent Review of Permit Application/Siting Plan Grant : Funding for a professional engineer to review permits for new or expanded commercial hazardous waste disposal facilities Pollution Prevention Reimbursement Grant (Pump & Plug) : Funding for pumping out/disposal of regulated products, cleaning, and grouting the fill pipe of underground tanks Local government, Business Underground Heating Oil Tank Cleanup Reimbursement Program : Funding for cleanup from release of heating oil from an underground tank Local government, Nonprofit, Business, School, Resident \r\n<tbody><tr><th width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><b>Program Name and Description</b></p>\r\n</th>\r\n<th width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><b>Eligible Applicants</b></p>\r\n</th>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/services/dep/grants/apply-for-2024-air-quality-small-business-technical-assistance-grant.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Air Quality Small Business Technical Assistance</a>: Funding to help small businesses comply with air quality regulations</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Nonprofit</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/grants-loans-rebates/alternative-fuels-incentive-grant.

html\" target=\"_self\">Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants</a>: Funding for new alternative fuel vehicles of any type/size, refueling infrastructure, and innovative technologies</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government, Nonprofit, Business, School</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"https://storymaps. arcgis.

com/stories/6f5db16b8399488a8ef2567e1affa1e2\" target=\"_blank\">Driving PA Forward – Onroad Rebate Program</a>: Rebates for replacing/repowering old diesel trucks and buses</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government, Nonprofit, Business, School</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"https://storymaps. arcgis.

com/stories/6f5db16b8399488a8ef2567e1affa1e2\" target=\"_blank\">Driving PA Forward – Pennsylvania Freight Innovations in Transportation Grant Program</a>: Funding to reduce air pollution from freight transportation</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government, Nonprofit, Business</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/oil-and-gas/methane-emission-reduction-program.

html\" target=\"_self\">Methane Emissions Reduction Program Reduction General Assistance Grant</a>: Funding to plug wells for operators/owners of <b>11 or more </b>wells</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government, Nonprofit, Business, School</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/oil-and-gas/methane-emission-reduction-program.

html\" target=\"_self\">Methane Emissions Reduction Program Small Operator Assistance Grant</a>: Funding to plug wells for operators/owners of <b>10 or fewer </b>wells</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government, Nonprofit, Business, School</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/oil-and-gas.

html\" target=\"_self\">Orphan Oil and Gas Well Plugging Grant Program</a>: Funding to plug orphan wells</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government, Nonprofit, Business, School</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/energy-programs-office/rise-pa.

html\" target=\"_self\">Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA)</a>: Funding to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from industrial facilities</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Business</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr></tbody></table>\r\n"}}"> Program Name and Description Air Quality Small Business Technical Assistance : Funding to help small businesses comply with air quality regulations Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants : Funding for new alternative fuel vehicles of any type/size, refueling infrastructure, and innovative technologies Local government, Nonprofit, Business, School Driving PA Forward – Onroad Rebate Program : Rebates for replacing/repowering old diesel trucks and buses Local government, Nonprofit, Business, School Driving PA Forward – Pennsylvania Freight Innovations in Transportation Grant Program : Funding to reduce air pollution from freight transportation Local government, Nonprofit, Business Methane Emissions Reduction Program Reduction General Assistance Grant : Funding to plug wells for operators/owners of 11 or more wells Local government, Nonprofit, Business, School Methane Emissions Reduction Program Small Operator Assistance Grant : Funding to plug wells for operators/owners of 10 or fewer wells Local government, Nonprofit, Business, School Orphan Oil and Gas Well Plugging Grant Program : Funding to plug orphan wells Local government, Nonprofit, Business, School Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) : Funding to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from industrial facilities \r\n<tbody><tr><th width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><b>Program Name and Description</b></p>\r\n</th>\r\n<th width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><b>Eligible Applicants</b></p>\r\n</th>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/mining/abandoned-mine-reclamation/aml.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Abandoned Mine Lands and Abandoned Mine Drainage (AML/AMD) Grant Program</a>: Funding to reclaim abandoned mine lands and remediate abandoned mine drainage</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government, Nonprofit</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/residents/environmental-education/environmental-education-grants.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Environmental Education Grants Program</a>: Funding for projects that help the public understand Pennsylvania’s environmental issues</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Nonprofit, Business, School</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/energy-programs-office/financial-options/green-energy-loan-fund.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Green Energy Loan Fund</a>: Low-interest financing for energy efficiency retrofits and installing high-performance energy systems</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government, Nonprofit, Business</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/energy-programs-office/financial-options/energy-accelerator-program/keep-home-energy-loan.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Keystone Energy Efficiency Program Home Energy Loan</a>: Financing to help homeowners afford energy efficiency upgrades and reduce energy costs</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Resident</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/grants-loans-rebates/mine-map-grant.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mine Map Grant Program</a>: Funding to digitize mine maps and data</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Nonprofit, School</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/bureau-of-labs/vector-management/mosquitoes.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mosquito-borne Disease Control Grant Program</a>: Funding for mosquito control activities to reduce the risk of disease transmission</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/energy-programs-office/financial-options/energy-accelerator-program/municipal-opportunities-for-retrofits-and-energy-efficiency.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Municipal Opportunities for Retrofits and Energy Efficiency Loan Program</a>: Financing for local government energy efficiency upgrades, building retrofits, and onsite-renewable energy projects paired w/ energy efficiency measures</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Local government</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/energy-programs-office/pennsylvania-grid-resilience-grant-program.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PA Grid Resilience Grant Program</a>: Funding for projects to improve electric grid reliability and prevent disruptions</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Business</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/grants-loans-rebates/small-business-ombudsmans-office/ppaa-loan-program.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pollution Prevention Assistance Account Loan Program</a>: Low-interest, fixed-rate loans for projects that reduce waste, pollution, or energy use</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Business</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/grants-loans-rebates/small-business-ombudsmans-office/small-business-advantage-grant.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Small Business Advantage Grant</a>: Funding for energy efficiency, pollution prevention, or natural resource protection projects</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>Business</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td width=\"312\" valign=\"top\"><p><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/grants-loans-rebates/solar-for-schools-loan.

html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Solar for Schools Loan</a>: Financing to install, operate, and maintain solar energy projects, including storage, on district-owned property</p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td width=\"312\"><p>School</p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr></tbody></table>\r\n"}}"> Program Name and Description Abandoned Mine Lands and Abandoned Mine Drainage (AML/AMD) Grant Program : Funding to reclaim abandoned mine lands and remediate abandoned mine drainage Local government, Nonprofit Environmental Education Grants Program : Funding for projects that help the public understand Pennsylvania’s environmental issues Nonprofit, Business, School Green Energy Loan Fund : Low-interest financing for energy efficiency retrofits and installing high-performance energy systems Local government, Nonprofit, Business Keystone Energy Efficiency Program Home Energy Loan : Financing to help homeowners afford energy efficiency upgrades and reduce energy costs Mine Map Grant Program : Funding to digitize mine maps and data Mosquito-borne Disease Control Grant Program : Funding for mosquito control activities to reduce the risk of disease transmission Municipal Opportunities for Retrofits and Energy Efficiency Loan Program : Financing for local government energy efficiency upgrades, building retrofits, and onsite-renewable energy projects paired w/ energy efficiency measures PA Grid Resilience Grant Program : Funding for projects to improve electric grid reliability and prevent disruptions Pollution Prevention Assistance Account Loan Program : Low-interest, fixed-rate loans for projects that reduce waste, pollution, or energy use Small Business Advantage Grant : Funding for energy efficiency, pollution prevention, or natural resource protection projects Solar for Schools Loan : Financing to install, operate, and maintain solar energy projects, including storage, on district-owned property