The Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds is a grant-making foundation and non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and protection of the Pennsylvania's water resources.
We invest in projects that protect the best and restore the rest of Pennsylvania's streams.
We encourage projects that:
See individual program descriptions below for additional details.
The grant-making program of the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds (FPW) supports local efforts toward the protection and restoration of Pennsylvania’s water resources. It focuses on both protecting pristine waterways and rehabilitating those that are highly polluted. By offering private matching grant funds, the program aims to assist both small and large conservation groups through most of the Commonwealth. The grants target the enhancement of water quality and the conservation of water resources for the benefit of children, families and wildlife in the future, embodying the Foundation’s commitment to securing clean and healthy water resources for future generations.
FPW conservation grant award amounts average $20,000-$25,000. We typically award 20-30 grants per cycle.
If you have questions about Conservation Grants, please contact Grants Program Administrator Maggie Anderson. We welcome pre-application conversations (in-person or virtual) to gauge interest and alignment.
See below to download a pdf of the LOI questions. (This PDF is intended for planning purposes only. Please use the portal to submit your LOI.)
Use the FPW grants portal to submit your LOI: apply.fpwgrants.org
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.
FPW convening grants are available for a maximum of $2,000. Organizations with active conservation grants are eligible to receive convening grants.
If you have questions about Convening Grants, please contact Grants Program Administrator Maggie Anderson.
Use the FPW grants portal to submit your application: apply.fpwgrants.org
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