Grants

Sherrill Administration Awards $90,000 in Wildfire Risk-Reduction Grants to 22 New Jersey Communities

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Trenton, New Jersey – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Forest Fire Service has awarded $90,000 in grants to 22 communities across the state to bolster wildfire risk-reduction efforts ahead of the spring wildfire season. This initiative aligns with the Sherrill Administration’s commitment to safeguarding communities from intensifying wildfires amid climate change impacts in … Read more

Federal Grants Support Delaware River Watershed Conservation Projects in Pennsylvania

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Lehigh Valley, PA – According to Lehigh Valley Live, federal grants announced in February 2026 supported 30 conservation projects across the four-state Delaware River watershed, with Pennsylvania receiving $4.3 million to restore habitats, improve water quality, and expand outdoor recreation opportunities. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) received $500,000 in federal funding to enhance … Read more

EPA Announces $44 Million for Restoration Work in Chesapeake Bay Watershed

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Annapolis, MD – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Chesapeake Bay Office has allocated $44 million in grants to advance restoration initiatives across the Chesapeake Bay watershed, a critical effort to combat pollution and enhance habitat quality in Maryland and surrounding states. Announced on February 11, 2026, the funding supports two key programs: the Innovative Nutrient … Read more

USFWS Expands Monarch Butterfly Habitat Grants

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recently announced a significant initiative aimed at boosting the population of the monarch butterfly, a species that has seen a troubling 20% decline since 2020. This initiative includes $10 million in grants to restore vital habitats across 15 states, specifically targeting the planting of 100,000 acres of milkweed, … Read more