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Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds: Convening Grants

Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds

Funding Amount

Up to US $2,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Monthly
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Submissions are reviewed monthly.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • FPW awards grants to nonprofit organizations and government entities such as conservation districts.

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
  • Tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • FPW’s funding is available for projects within Pennsylvania.
  • Application must demonstrate some match (cash or in kind)
  • Final reporting is mandatory for all grant

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Organizations with active conservation grants are eligible to receive convening grants.
  • Not eligible: Some restrictions may apply each grant cycle, making some funds only available for certain regions.

Overview

The Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds offers Convening Grants to nonprofit organizations for collaborative projects aimed at protecting and restoring water resources. Grants, capped at $2,000, are available to groups with 501(c)(3) status in areas from the Ohio border to the Susquehanna River. By leveraging local and federal funds, the foundation supports efforts to ensure clean water for future generations, addressing both pristine and polluted waterways in Pennsylvania.

The Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds (FPW) is a grant-making foundation and non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and protection of the Pennsylvania's water resources.
The Convening Grants offered by the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds are designed to facilitate project collaboration and support special needs within the realm of water conservation and restoration.
GRANTMAKING GOALS
Foster collaboration between like-minded groups.
Help develop plans for future efforts.
Create space for innovative ideas.
Enhance networking and partnership.
FPW convening grants are available for a maximum of $2,000. Submissions are reviewed monthly. We suggest submitting your request for a convening grant at least two months before the date your funds are required.

Eligibility

The Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds awards grants to citizens groups that have IRS 501(c)3 nonprofit status.FPW awards grants to nonprofit organizations and government entities such as conservation districts.
FPW’s funding is available for projects within Pennsylvania. Application must demonstrate some match (cash or in kind)

Ineligibility

Organizations with active conservation grants are eligible to receive convening grants.Some restrictions may apply each grant cycle, making some funds only available for certain regions.

What Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
59
Total given
$1.28M
Median grant
$18K
Range
$5,400–$81K
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 70%, Virginia 8%, District of Columbia 6%. Top recipient cities: Pittsburgh, PA; Washington, DC; Morgantown, WV.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 41% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Trout Unlimited Inc · Arlington, VA

    Environmental develo

    $81K

  • West Virginia University Foundation · Morgantown, WV

    Environmental develo

    $66K

  • Western Pennsylvania Conservancy · Pittsburgh, PA

    Environmental develo

    $59K

  • Chesapeake Conservancy · Annapolis, MD

    Environmental develo

    $50K

  • Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlim · Bellefonte, PA

    Environmental develo

    $50K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Water
  • Environmental conservation

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