Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds Conservation Grants – Fall 2026 Cycle

Private matching grants averaging $20,000 for on-the-ground watershed restoration, land conservation, and water quality projects across Pennsylvania.

The Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds supports local efforts to protect pristine waterways and restore polluted ones, typically awarding 15 to 30 grants per cycle. Priorities include measurable water quality impact, leveraged funding and strong collaboration, and improved public access to recreational water resources. Applications must demonstrate some match (cash or in kind). Letters of Intent are due September 18, 2026, with invited full proposals due October 16, 2026 and awards decided at the mid-December board meeting. Apply through the new FPW grants portal at apply.fpwgrants.org.