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    Department of Environmental Protection

    Apply for a County Recycling Coordinator Grant

    The County Recycling Coordinator Grants in Section 903 offer a 50% reimbursement for their salary and expenses. However, these grants are available only to Pennsylvania county governments. To apply, visit the Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Electronic Single Application website. Note that paper and faxed applications are not accepted.

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    Application instructions

    Overview

    Application Dates for C​alendar Year 2023:

    • Opened – January 1, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
    • Closed – April 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

    Executive Order 2021-06 – Worker Protection and Investment Notice

    Applicants receiving $10,000 or more must complete the Worker Protection Form. Upload this form with your grant submission.  

    Environmental justice

    • EJ Areas Definition: Environmental Justice (EJ) ensures fair treatment and involvement for all in environmental laws and policies. No community should face unfair environmental harms. Everyone should have a voice in decisions affecting their environment. For questions, contact DEP’s Office of Environmental Justice.

    • Identifying EJ Areas: The Pennsylvania DEP marks an EJ Area where:

      • 20% or more live below the federal poverty line, or

      • 30% or more are non-white minorities. This is based on U.S. Census data and federal poverty guidelines.

    • Consideration for Applicants: Special attention is given to applicants from EJ Areas.

    • Verification: Use the DEP PennEnviroScreen to check if your area is an EJ Area.

    Comprehensive Historical List of 903 Grantees (PDF) 

     

    Electronic Payment Program (PEPP)

    Counties not yet signed up should join the PA Electronic Payment Program (PEPP). A new Direct Deposit and Electronic Addenda Enrollment form is available. Vendors can call the Payable Services Call Center at 877-435-7363. The center is open Monday to Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm EST. Emails can be sent to the VDMU at ra-co-bfm-cvmu@pa.gov.

    To access the Direct Deposit Enrollment form, visit the Office of the Budget website.

    1. Hover over "Services" and click "For Vendors".

    2. Scroll down to "Non-Procurement Vendor Help".

    3. Click "Direct Deposit Enrollment Form".

    Enrollment is crucial to avoid payment delays. Ensure the bank section is filled out.

    Contact: jnantz@pa.gov or 717-787-0120

    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

    For questions about the online application, call the Enterprise eGrants Customer Service Center. We are available Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm EST.

    Call us

    You can call us at

    1-833-448-0647

    Email us

    You can email us at

    egrantshelp@pa.gov