Grants Available for Susquehanna Watershed Projects

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) is opening a second round of Stream & Watershed Enhancement Grants to support local organizations dedicated to the health and wellness of local waterways.

The grant program provides funding for community-based environmental and water resource projects or events that improve, restore, or protect the basin’s watersheds. First-year awardees included an ADA-accessible boat launch, water trail signage, microplastics monitoring, water rescue equipment, a pollinator meadow, and many more basin-benefiting projects.

SRBC anticipates awarding approximately $150,000 in total grant funds, with an individual project cap of $5,000. The application period opens August 7 and will close October 31, 2024. Awards will be announced this December.

Watershed groups, county and municipal governments, school districts, and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply. Summaries of the 34 projects awarded grant funding in 2023 can be reviewed at www.srbc.gov. Projects that offer an intersection between watershed support and engagement with environmental justice areas will be prioritized.

For grant guidelines and how to apply, please visit www.srbc.gov/our-work/grants/.