Coastal Zone Management
About This Grant
The Coastal Zone Management Grant Program provides funding to implement its policies and focus areas in the Delaware Estuary and Lake Erie Coastal Zones, including hazards, wetlands, public access, intergovernmental coordination, ocean resources, and nonpoint source pollution. Typical projects funded through grant awards range from studies, planning, design, and research to land acquisition and minor construction projects. Activities must take place within the Coastal Zone boundaries of Pennsylvania. To apply for a Coastal Zone grant, applicants must be eligible as a government, partnership or non-profit for your entity type on the application. All other entity types will not be accepted. Eligible Applicants: (Submissions by ineligible organizations will not be considered) Local Governments, Counties and Municipalities, Area-wide agencies – county and regional planning agencies, Incorporated non-profits, Educational Institutions – School Districts, Intermediate Units, Universities and Colleges, Incorporated Conservation and Educational Organizations, State Agencies, Conservation Districts, Port Authorities and Public Authorities. See Coastal Zone Grant Application Instruction Guide for more information.
Grant Summary
Coastal Zone Management is a Environmental Protection (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) grant providing up to $75K for municipality, nonprofit. Applications are due 2026-10-19 (closing in 15 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Local governments; area-wide agencies; state agencies; educational institutions; conservation districts, port authorities and public authorities; incorporated nonprofits eligible to receive federal grants.
- Projects must be located within the Coastal Zone boundaries. Matching funds are required on a one-to-one basis. Matching funds must be non-federal.
How to Apply
Up to $75K
2026-10-19
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Coastal Zone Management from Environmental Protection (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania), checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Environmental Protection (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) before the deadline.
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Coastal Zone Management: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Coastal Zone Management?
Coastal Zone Management is offered by Environmental Protection (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania). The listing names these applicant types: municipality, nonprofit. It is available in PA. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the Coastal Zone Management provide?
Coastal Zone Management provides up to $75K per award from Environmental Protection (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania). Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Coastal Zone Management deadline?
Applications for Coastal Zone Management are due 2026-10-19 (closing in 15 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Environmental Protection (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania), and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Coastal Zone Management?
To apply for Coastal Zone Management, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Environmental Protection (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania).
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