2026 Water Trail Mini Grant Program
Pennsylvania Environmental Council
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- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
- Amount
- $1,000 - $7,000
- Closes
- Nov 4, 2026 (in 43 days)
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Amount
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Who can apply
Funding and Match: The program is funded through DCNRʼs Environmental Stewardship Fund administered by the Bureau of Recreation and Conservation and managed by PEC. All projects, related costs and funding must conform to the guidelines of the DCNR C2P2 Program: Partnership Grants. All match must occur during the contracted begin and end date of the grant award. For more information on eligible and ineligible match and project costs click here. *Applicants should provide proof of match commitment. Last year, the PA Water Trail Program released the Five Year Strategic Action Plan, 2025-2029. Once again, the Mini Grant program will prioritize funding projects that advance the Plan's Goals and Strategic Outcomes by implementing one or more Actions and Activities. In your project proposal you w...
About this opportunity
Pennsylvania Water Trails Program The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) works in partnership with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and the National Park Service to coordinate the Pennsylvania Water Trail Program. With 28 designated trails established across the Commonwealth, the Program partners are committed to providing technical assistance, critical resources, and meaningful support to the diverse network of Managers and their partners. The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) has been awarded a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, (DCNR) to administer the 2026 Pennsylvania Water Trail Mini Grant Program. This program will provide mini grants of $1,000 to $7,000 for...