Pennsylvania Environmental Council's Mini Grant Programs: Pocono Forests & Waters Conservation Landscape Mini Grants

Pennsylvania Environmental Council's Mini Grant Programs: Pocono Forests & Waters Conservation Landscape Mini Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Amount: US $2,000 - US $10,000
Last Updated: January 10, 2026

Summary

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council's Mini Grant Programs offer funding opportunities for projects aimed at conserving the Pocono Forests and Waters. Eligible applicants, including non-profits and municipalities, can request between $2,000 and $10,000. Projects must align with conservation goals and take place in designated counties. A 1:1 match is required. This initiative supports sustainable practices and community engagement to protect vital natural resources.

Overview

Pennsylvania Environmental Council's Mini-Grant Programs The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) and our supporting organization the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) currently administer eight mini-grant programs. Each program is unique with specific goals and objectives but all focus on one or more of the following areas of interest: land and water trails; outdoor recreation; resource protection and conservation; and community engagement. Pocono Forests & Waters Conservation Landscape Mini-Grants PEC administers the Pocono Forests and Waters Conservation Landscape (PFWCL) Mini-Grant Program with funding from Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnership Program. Projects must be within Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne Counties and help protect and sustain the natural resources of the PFWCL in one or more of these topic areas Conservation, Community, Connection. Applicants can request $2,000 - $10,000 and project proposals must include a 1:1 match (cash, in-kind, or a combination).

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations with tax-exempt status 501(c)(3), municipalities, counties, and educational institutions. Non-profit organizations must submit proof of non-profit status and be registered with the PA Department of State Bureau of Charitable Organizations.