PA DEP Coastal Zone Grant Program
Program Summary
Competitive NOAA-funded sub-grants for projects in Pennsylvania's Delaware Estuary and Lake Erie coastal zones.
Full Description
Pennsylvania's Coastal Resources Management Program receives an annual NOAA award and re-grants funds for projects addressing CRM priority areas. DEP evaluates applications competitively, with sub-grants going to state and local agencies and nonprofits with facilities in the two coastal zones. Program staff, two local Coastal Zone Advisory Committees, and the State Coastal Zone Advisory Committee review projects against criteria in the Grant Application Instruction Guide. Eligible work includes studies, planning, design, and construction. The current round closes October 19, 2026.
Key Details
Eligible Applicants
State and local agencies and nonprofits with facilities in the Delaware Estuary or Lake Erie Coastal Zones
Geographic Focus
PA
Funding Amount
Not listed
Contact
ra-epcoastalzone@pa.gov, 717-772-4785