Allegheny County Conservation District logo

Dirt, Gravel & Low Volume Roads Grant Program

Allegheny County Conservation District

Funding Amount

Up to $2,000,000+ (over $2 million awarded to date)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Dirt, Gravel & Low Volume Roads Grant Program

Funder: Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD)

Geographic Scope: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Purpose: The DGLVR grant program provides education, technical assistance and funding to improve dirt, gravel, and low-volume roads and subsequently the landscapes they travel through. Every year, projects are funded that promote cost-effective, environmentally-sound maintenance practices to correct pollution and improve safety.

Focus Areas:

  • Environmentally Sensitive Maintenance (ESM) Practices

  • Road stabilization and improvement

  • Pollution reduction from road runoff

  • Stream and water quality protection
  • Eligibility:

  • Municipalities in Allegheny County
  • Key Achievements:

  • Over $2 million awarded to date

  • 36 projects funded

  • Nearly 34,000 feet of roadway stabilized since 2015
  • Contact Information:

  • Allegheny County Conservation District

  • The Highline, 317 East Carson Street, Suite 119

  • Pittsburgh, PA 15219

  • Phone: 412-241-SOIL (7645)

  • Website: accdpa.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    For detailed information about the application process, eligibility requirements and how to fund your road project:

  • Contact ACCD for assistance

  • Watch video: "How to Fund a Road Project" - An overview of how to successfully apply for funds and complete a road project in Allegheny County

  • Learn about Certification Training through Penn State Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies for Environmentally Sensitive Maintenance (ESM) Practices Program
  • Specific application materials and step-by-step instructions are available upon request from ACCD.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    environmentwatertransportation

    Categories

    Browse similar grants by category

    Related Grants

    Similar grants from this funder and related organizations

    Your AI grants department

    Ready to apply for Dirt, Gravel & Low Volume Roads Grant Program?

    Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.