The FPW invests in conservation projects that protect healthy streams, clean up pollution, and restore degraded wildlife habitat.
Twice a year, the foundation distributes grants that leverage local, state, and federal funds to protect the best and restore the rest of Pennsylvania’s watersheds and streams.
“FPW recognizes that the need to support the many organizations leading conservation and restoration work across Pennsylvania is both substantial and urgent,” said Deborah Nardone, FPW’s executive director. “Our conservation grants program continues to be highly competitive, and this round of funding reflects the broad scope of projects underway throughout the Commonwealth.”
For the Fall 2025 cycle, the FPW is awarding the following grants:
-- $7,500 to Allegheny Land Trust for a conservation easement on the Panhandle Green III property
-- $7,500 to the Foundation for Sustainable Forests for a conservation easement on the Robert Crawford Memorial Forest property
-- $8,000 to Tree Pittsburgh for the Collection and Distribution of Native Riparian Species
-- $22,000 to the Three Rivers Waterkeeper for Documenting Waste Flow in SW PA Watersheds project
-- $17,000 to Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance for AMD Passive Treatment Sites Maintenance Projects
-- $15,000 to the Waterkeepers Chesapeake Bay for Conowingo Dam outreach and education
-- $18,000 to the Watershed Alliance of York for the Codorus Creek Tributary at Lake Lehman Floodplain Restoration Phase One
-- $20,000 to the Manayunk Development Corp for Manayunk Canal Native Plantings project
-- $12,000 to PA Organization for Watersheds & Rivers for Fiscal Agency Feasibility study
-- $25,000 to Cambria County Conservation District for the Colver Reservoir Ramp and Habitat Improvement Project
-- $25,000 to Washington County for the Cross Creek Shoreline Stabilization project
-- $15,000 to the Allegheny Front for a special series on emerging threats in the Ohio River watershed
-- $15,000 to the Food & Water Watch for the Municipal Ordinance Project
-- $16,000 to the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership for Hunter and Angler Support for Watershed Protection
-- $22,000 to the Tookany/Tacony Frankford Watershed Partnership for Protecting the waterways of the Scattergood Nature Preserve in North Philadelphia
-- $20,000 to Stroud Water Research Center for expanding community awareness and management of road salt contamination in Pennsylvania streams with Citizen Scientists
Additionally, the FPW and partners wrapped up the Unassessed Waters Initiative.
This partnership between the FPW and Fish and Boat Commission engages colleges, universities, and nongovernment organizations to document the presence or absence of wild trout populations in previously unassessed waterways of Pennsylvania.
In 2025, 361 streams were assessed by 10 partners. Of those, 57 streams qualified for Wild Trout listing and will be added to the PFBC list of streams that support a population of naturally reproducing trout.
Two streams were found eligible for a Chapter 93 Water Quality upgrade to Cold Water Fisheries.
Next Round Opens In February
The next grant application cycle opens in February 2026.
The Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds provides matching grant funds to both small and large groups and organizations throughout much of the Commonwealth and is a supporting organization of the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies.
Through FPW’s grantmaking, assistance is provided to conservation organizations to achieve their restoration goals, while ensuring enough clean water for future generations of Pennsylvania children, families and wildlife.
Related Article This Week:
-- Watershed Profile: Aultmans Run Watershed - From Orange Streams To Green Dreams, Healing An Abandoned Mine-Scarred Watershed In Indiana County [PaEN]
[Posted: December 8, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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