Growing Greener Grant program – provides grant monies to:
NFWF provides grant funding for projects that benefit multiple species, achieve a variety of resource management objectives, and/or lead to revised management practices that reduce the causes of habitat degradation. A special emphasis is placed on larger projects that demonstrate a landscape-level approach and produce lasting, broad-based results on the ground.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation - Small Watershed Grants Program
The Chesapeake Bay promotes community-based efforts to protect and restore the natural resources of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed. The program provides grants to organizations working to improve the condition of their local watershed while building citizen-based resource stewardship.
Dirt and Gravel Road Program - Eligible municipalities are encouraged to apply for funds through the Dirt and Gravel Road Program to correct erosion problems on dirt and gravel roads that affect water quality in local streams. For more information pertaining to Susquehanna County contact Dirt and Gravel Road Program Coordinator, Robert Fearnley, at the Susquehanna County Conservation District, 570-278-4600 ext. 3051. Information can also be found at the Center for Dirt & Gravel Road Studies website.
- Restore rivers and streams that are affected by erosion and runoff from other pollution, reviving these waters to full use for our communities and our businesses, as well as anglers and boaters.
- Strengthen our boroughs, towns and cities by preparing for reuse contaminated industrial sites known as "brownfields" --- an effort that improves the environment and creates jobs.
- Protect working farms and preserve natural areas and open spaces while making improvements to our state parks and fish and game properties
- Direct funds to revitalize Pennsylvania's towns by investing in Community Park and riverfront restoration, preserving historic properties, housing and mixed-use development and offering incentives to promote "smart growth" planning.
- Support investments in energy production to promote diversification, including funding for wind farms, solar cells and alternative fuels, promoting the reuse of coal waste and encouraging reductions in carbon emissions.
NFWF provides grant funding for projects that benefit multiple species, achieve a variety of resource management objectives, and/or lead to revised management practices that reduce the causes of habitat degradation. A special emphasis is placed on larger projects that demonstrate a landscape-level approach and produce lasting, broad-based results on the ground.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation - Small Watershed Grants Program
The Chesapeake Bay promotes community-based efforts to protect and restore the natural resources of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed. The program provides grants to organizations working to improve the condition of their local watershed while building citizen-based resource stewardship.
Dirt and Gravel Road Program - Eligible municipalities are encouraged to apply for funds through the Dirt and Gravel Road Program to correct erosion problems on dirt and gravel roads that affect water quality in local streams. For more information pertaining to Susquehanna County contact Dirt and Gravel Road Program Coordinator, Robert Fearnley, at the Susquehanna County Conservation District, 570-278-4600 ext. 3051. Information can also be found at the Center for Dirt & Gravel Road Studies website.
