Department of Environmental Protection

Apply for a Coastal Zone Grant

Pennsylvania’s Coastal Resources Management (CRM) Program receives an annual grant award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Coastal Zone Grant Applications

The 2025 Coastal Zone Grant application period is from September 9 to October 21, 2024​.

Overview

Pennsylvania’s Coastal Resources Management (CRM) Program receives an annual grant award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

This award provides some funds for projects that address one or more priority areas of the CRM program.

 

Additional Resources

How to Apply for a Coastal Zone Grant

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) evaluates and award applications through a competitive process. State and local agencies, and nonprofits with facilities in the Delaware Estuary or Lake Erie Coastal Zones, distribute the funds via sub-grants.

Program staff, two local Coastal Zone Advisory Committees, and the State Coastal Zone Advisory Committee actively review eligible projects. They assess projects using the criteria in the Grant Application Instruction Guide. It is available for download here and below.

Application Process

The FFY 2025 Coastal Zone grant application period will open on September 9, 2024,​ and close at 11:59 p.m. on October 21, 2024​.

To apply for a Coastal Zone grant during an open solicitation period, visit the online eGrants application webpage.

Coastal Zone Grant Application Materials 

Coastal Zone Grant Application Materials

  • Instruction Guide
  • Checklist

Coastal Zone Grant Administration Materials

Coastal Zone Grant Administration Materials:

  • Administration Guide
  • Subcontractor Information Form
  • Program Project Accomplishments Form

 

    Previously Funded Projects

    You can view listings of awarded Coastal Zone grants since 2011 below. The PDF documents provide information on the grantee, the amount, and a brief summary of the project.

     

    DEP Grant Resources

    Investment Tracker

    For a list of awarded grants, see DEP's Investment Tracker.

    *It currently only shows grants awarded via the Electronic Single Application system. Dates of inclusion in this system will vary by grant program. We will add historic data for all awards not contained in this current report soon.

    Funding Programs

    Programs accept applications at different times throughout the year. Applicants submit most applications online through the Pennsylvania Electronic Single Application system. Use this list to find details on all DEP Grants Office programs. It includes information on application periods, eligibility, and where to apply. 

    Register as ESA Applicant

    For issues related to completing the online application (non-specific to the grant program itself), please contact the ESA Help Desk at 833-448-0647 or by e-mail at egrantshelp@pa.gov.

    Registering as a first-time ESA applicant – Keystone Login System

    This video shows the first time ESA applicant the steps to register for a Keystone Login Account, which is needed to access and apply for grants in the Electronic Single Application system.

    DEP Grants: Registering as a First-Time ESA Applicant – Keystone Login System

    DEP offers competitive grant and rebate opportunities to support a range of programs to improve or protect the Commonwealth’s water, air, and land. This video shows the first time ESA applicant the steps to register for a Keystone Login Account, which is needed to access and apply for grants in the Electronic Single Application system. Learn more at dep.pa.gov/grants

    How to Search for a Grant Program

    This video will show how to search the Electronic Single Application system for available grant opportunities offered by DEP tailored to your organization or project type.

    DEP Grants: How to Search for a Grant Program

    DEP offers competitive grant and rebate opportunities to support a range of programs to improve or protect the Commonwealth’s water, air, and land. This video will show how to search the Electronic Single Application system for available grant opportunities offered by DEP tailored to your organization or project type. Learn more at dep.pa.gov/grants.

    DEP Electronic Signature (eSignature) Process Instructions

    If awarded a grant from DEP, the contracting process will be all electronic, including signatures on the grant agreement.  This document explains the process and shows what the grantee signatories can expect when it comes time to sign their grant agreement.

    This video will show how to search the Electronic Single Application system for available grant opportunities offered by DEP tailored to your organization or project type.

    View the FAQ below for other important grant-related information and frequently asked questions.

    Contact Us

    Call us

    For more information, call the Coastal Resources Management Program at:

    (717) 772-4785

    Email us

    For more information, email the Coastal Resources Management Program at:

    ra-epcoastalzone@pa.gov