Conservation, Substance Abuse Education, and Act 13 Funding Opportunities
Rep. Nick Pisciottano February 1, 2023 | 11:45 AM
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS:
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Regional Recovery Hubs Grant Program (Funding Source: General Fund)
Who May Apply: Nonprofit organization or governmental entity.
Use: To support a Recovery-Oriented-System of Care (ROSC) by establishing a Recovery Hub and Spoke model.
Funds: Nine grants up to $500,000 each will be awarded..
Application Deadline: February 24, 2023
More Information: https://www.ddap.pa.gov/Documents/Funding%20documents/GIFA%2023-01%20Regional%20Recovery%20Hubs_2023.01.11_FINAL.pdf.
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency: Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Category 1 Funds (Funding Source: SAEDR Fund)
Who May Apply: Nonprofit organizations may partner with governmental entities, including school districts, provided the nonprofit organization is the applicant.
Use: To provide research-based or evidence-based approaches to prevention, intervention, treatment, training, and education services to reduce substance use or to provide resources to assist families in accessing the services needed to reduce substance use behavior, as well as strategies aimed at combating opioid/heroin overdoses.
Funds: Grants up to $150,000 over a two-year project period.
Application Deadline: February 24, 2023
More Information: https://egrants.pccd.pa.gov/Public/OpenAnnouncements.aspx.
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency: Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Category 2 & 3 Funds (Funding Source: SAEDR Fund)
Who May Apply: Non-profit statewide organizations/agencies within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Non-profit statewide organizations/agencies may partner with a government entity, including school districts, but are not required to do so.
Use: To educate the public about the dangers of substance use and/or reduce demand for substances.
Funds: Grants up to $275,000 over a one-year project period.
Application Deadline: February 24, 2023
More Information: https://egrants.pccd.pa.gov/Public/OpenAnnouncements.aspx.
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency/Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Addressing Youth Substance Use and Mental/Behavioral Health Concerns Grant Program (Funding Source: Federal Funding)
Who May Apply: Non-profit organizations.
Use: To provide prevention and/or early intervention services for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health and behavioral health concerns among youth.
Funds: PCCD and DDAP expect to fund up to approximately 10 grants with budgets not to exceed $200,000 over a 15-month project period.
Application Deadline: February 24, 2023
More Information: https://egrants.pccd.pa.gov/Public/OpenAnnouncements.aspx.
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture: Agricultural Hemp Promotion, Education and Export Promotion Matching Grant Program (Funding Source: General Fund)
Who May Apply: Nonprofit agricultural product promotion and marketing organizations.
Use: To support the promotion, education and export market development of agricultural hemp.
Funds: Reimburse up to 50% of the cost of the specific project described in the grant application.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2023
More Information: https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pabull?file=/secure/pabulletin/data/vol53/53-4/110.html.
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency: Non-Profit Security Grant Program (Funding Source: Nonprofit Security Grant Fund)
Who May Apply: Non-profit organizations.
Use: To support security enhancements designed to protect the safety and security of the users of a facility located in the Commonwealth that is owned or operated by the nonprofit organization.
Funds: Awards between $5,000 and $150,000.
Application Deadline: March 2, 2023
More Information: https://www.pccd.pa.gov/schoolsafety/Pages/Non-Profit-Security-Grant-Fund.aspx.
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry: Near Completer Workforce Development Grant (Funding Source: Federal Funding)
Who May Apply: Pennsylvania Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDB’s) in partnership with at least one PASSHE school or another post-secondary educational institution.
Use: To support initiatives across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (PA) that address the education and training needs of Pennsylvania’s citizens to help them obtain employment that pays a living wage.
Funds: Awards up to $2.5 million.
Application Deadline: March 2, 2023
More Information: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Businesses/Workforce-Development/grants/Pages/default.aspx.
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) (Funding Source: Multiple State and Federal Sources)
Who May Apply: Counties, municipalities, municipal agencies, nonprofit organizations, state heritage areas, prequalified land trusts, for-profit enterprises (for some grant types).
Uses: Planning, acquisition, and development of public parks, pools, indoor recreation facilities, playgrounds, motorized and walking trails, river conservation and access, stream buffers, open space conservation, and regional and statewide partnerships.
Funds: Most programs require a minimum cash or noncash matching contribution from the applicant that is equal to 50 percent of the project cost.
Application Deadline: April 5, 2023. It is highly suggested that applicants speak with their DCNR Regional Advisor prior to applying: elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov/GetDocument?docId=1753442&DocName=d_001184.pdf.
More information: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Communities/Grants/Pages/default.aspx.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection: County Recycling Coordinator Grant Program (Section 903) (Funding Source: Recycling Fund)
Who May Apply: Counties.
Use: To reimburse 50% of the cost of employing a county recycling coordinator in the previous calendar year.
Funds: Up to 50 percent reimbursement for County Recycling Coordinators’ salary and expenses.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2023
More Information: https://www.dep.pa.gov/Business/Land/Waste/Recycling/Municipal-Resources/FinancialAssistance/Pages/default.aspx#:~:text=Act%20101%2C%20Section%20903,available%20to%20Pennsylvania%20county%20governments.&text=Closes%20%E2%80%93%20May%201%2C%202023%20at%2011%3A59%20p.m.
Commonwealth Financing Authority: Abandoned Mine Drainage Abatement and Treatment Program (Funding Source: Marcellus Legacy Fund)
Who May Apply: For-Profit Businesses, Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organization.
Use: To support abatement of AMD and/or treatment of AMD through treatment facility system construction. Grants may also be awarded for treatment system repair, upgrade or operation and maintenance of existing passive and active treatment systems.
Funds: Varies by award.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2023
More Information: https://dced.pa.gov/programs-funding/commonwealth-financing-authority-cfa/act-13-programs/.
Commonwealth Financing Authority: Baseline Water Quality Data Program (Funding Source: Marcellus Legacy Fund)
Who May Apply: For-Profit Businesses, Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organization.
Use: To support statewide initiatives to establish baseline water quality data on private water supplies.
Funds: Varies by award.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2023
More Information: https://dced.pa.gov/programs-funding/commonwealth-financing-authority-cfa/act-13-programs/.
Commonwealth Financing Authority: Flood Mitigation Program (Funding Source: Marcellus Legacy Fund)
Who May Apply: For-Profit Businesses, Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organization.
Use: To support statewide initiatives to assist with flood mitigation projects.
Funds: Varies by award.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2023
More Information: https://dced.pa.gov/programs-funding/commonwealth-financing-authority-cfa/act-13-programs/.
Commonwealth Financing Authority: Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (Funding Source: Marcellus Legacy Fund)
Who May Apply: For-Profit Businesses, Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organization.
Use: To support planning, acquisition, development, rehabilitation and repair of greenways, recreational trails, open space, parks and beautification projects.
Funds: Varies by award.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2023
More Information: https://dced.pa.gov/programs-funding/commonwealth-financing-authority-cfa/act-13-programs/.
Commonwealth Financing Authority: Orphan and Abandoned Well Plugging (Funding Source: Marcellus Legacy Fund)
Who May Apply: For-Profit Businesses, Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organization.
Use: To support orphan or abandoned well plugging projects.
Funds: Varies by award.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2023
More Information: https://dced.pa.gov/programs-funding/commonwealth-financing-authority-cfa/act-13-programs/.
Commonwealth Financing Authority: Sewage Facilities Program (Funding Source: Marcellus Legacy Fund)
Who May Apply: For-Profit Businesses, Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organization.
Use: To support statewide initiatives complying with the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act.
Funds: Varies by award.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2023
More Information: https://dced.pa.gov/programs-funding/commonwealth-financing-authority-cfa/act-13-programs/.
Commonwealth Financing Authority: Watershed Restoration and Protection Program (Funding Source: Marcellus Legacy Fund)
Who May Apply: For-Profit Businesses, Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organization.
Use: To support watershed restoration and protection projects.
Funds: Varies by award.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2023
More Information: https://dced.pa.gov/programs-funding/commonwealth-financing-authority-cfa/act-13-programs/.
UPCOMING APPLICATION DEADLINES:
CFA COVID-19 ARPA PA Arts and Culture Recovery Program (PACR): February 28, 2023 (Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act Funding)
- Arts and culture organizations must be one of the following categories to be eligible for funding: Arts Organization, Culture Organization, Arts or Culture Organization that manages a Local Arts or Culture District, Children’s Museum, General Museum with at least two equally significant disciplines, History Museum or Historical Site, Military or Maritime Museum, Natural History Museum, Accredited Zoo, Planetarium, Science and Technology Center, Orchestra, Art Museum, Performing Arts Organization, and Public Gardens. - To provide grants to nonprofit arts and culture organizations, local arts and culture districts and arts and culture professionals located in the Commonwealth to ensure the stability and recovery of the Commonwealth’s arts and culture sector from the COVID-19 pandemic.
PHMC Keystone Historic Preservation Planning Grant Program: March 1, 2023 (Funding Source: Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation Fund)
- Local governments, historic preservation organizations, historical societies, conservancies, colleges and universities, religious institutions, museums, and other historical organizations. Historic property must be publicly accessible and listed in, or documented as eligible for listing in, the National Register of Historic Places. Private property owners and businesses are not eligible. - To support projects that identify, preserve, promote and protect historic and archaeological resources of Pennsylvania for both the benefit of the public and the revitalization of communities.
PHMC Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grant Program: March 1, 2023 (Funding Source: Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation Fund)
- Local governments, historic preservation organizations, historical societies, conservancies, colleges and universities, religious institutions, museums, and other historical organizations. Historic property must be publicly accessible and listed in, or documented as eligible for listing in, the National Register of Historic Places. Private property owners and businesses are not eligible. - To support projects that rehabilitate, restore, or preserve historic resources listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
DEP Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant Program: March 17, 2023 (Funding Source: Recycling Fund)
- Nonprofit organizations (i.e. food banks). - To assist with the costs of equipment necessary to prepare, transport and store foodstuffs acquired from retailers/wholesalers, grocery stores, agriculture organizations, farms and cooperatives.