“By investing in projects that protect our environment and strengthen our infrastructure, we’re building safer, healthier, and stronger communities across Pennsylvania,” said DCED Secretary Rick Siger. “From flood mitigation and watershed restoration to sewage facilities improvements and supporting our recreational trails, these initiatives are delivering real results that improve quality of life for all Pennsylvanians and continue our economic momentum.”
The Act 13 Program funding includes--
-- Flood Mitigation Program (FMP) – Five projects approved; $813,520 total funding. The program provides funding for statewide initiatives to assist with flood mitigation projects. For example, Tioga County was approved for $265,380 for the Mansfield Flood Mitigation Project.
-- Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP) – 119 projects approved; $12,122,417 total funding. The program provides funding for the planning, acquisition, development, rehabilitation and repair of greenways, recreational trails, open space, parks, and beautification projects. For example, Hampden Township was approved for $100,000 in funding for pedestrian improvements to Srouji Park in Cumberland County.
-- Sewage Facilities Program (SFP) – Two projects approved; $77,529 total funding. The program provides funding for statewide initiatives for complying with the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act. For example, Lowell Township in Lehigh County was approved for $52,529 for planning costs associated with the update to their Act 537 plan.
-- Watershed Restoration Protection Program (WRPP) – Nine projects approved; $1,095,895 total funding. The program provides funding for watershed restoration and protection projects. For example, O’Hara Township was approved for $100,000 in funding for Woodland Park pond improvements in Allegheny County.
Click Here for the list of projects approved.
Act 13 drilling impact fees are paid by shale gas well drillers. Conventional oil and gas well owners pay nothing.
Next Round Opens Feb. 1
Applications for Act 13 Program funding are usually accepted from February 1 to May 31 each year.
For more information, visit the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Act 13 Programs webpage.
Click Here for the CFA announcement.
Related Articles This Week:
-- USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Announces Jan. 15 Deadline To Apply For Major Conservation Assistance Program, Including Regenerative Pilot Program [PaEN]
-- Fish & Boat Commission Grant Funding Available To Improve Watersheds In York, Lancaster Counties [PaEN]
-- Westminster College Honors Student Research And Creative Works At 18th Student Symposium On The Environment [PaEN]
-- Unionville H.S. Rowing Club Finds New Home With Chester Water Authority On The Octoraro Reservoir; Student Service Projects Help Protect Reservoir [PaEN]
NewsClips:
-- Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper Blog: PA River Of The Year Finalist Chillisquaque Creek Offers Microcosm Of Issues And Opportunities For Bigger Susquehanna River System
-- The Allegheny Front: EPA Hears Competing Views On New Proposed Rollbacks For Federal Wetlands, Water Protections
-- Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper Blog: 2026 Middle Susquehanna Naturalist Calendar Now Available For Order
-- Chesapeake Bay Journal: Maryland Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto Of Bills To Study Costs Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions In MD; Economic, Energy, Environmental Impacts Of A.I. Data Centers, Setting Up State Energy Office
[Posted: December 19, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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