Watershed Conservation
BHE GT&S Watershed Mini Grant Program
Each year, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy accepts proposals for its Watershed Mini Grant Program, which provides assistance to the region’s grassroots watershed groups and organizations.
Our Watershed Mini Grants can be used to cover expenses in three areas:
Water Quality Monitoring ($3,500 limit)
Restoration Projects ($3,500 limit)
Organizational Promotion and Outreach ($2,500 limit)
Funding for this grant program is provided by BHE GT&S, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy. The program offers funding to watershed organizations in the following counties:
Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Blair, Bradford, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Crawford, Elk, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Potter, Tioga, Venango, Washington and Westmoreland
Applying for a Grant
The application period for the BHE GT&S Watershed Mini Grant Program is now open. Please download the 2021 grant application here. Applications must be postmarked by October 1, 2021, and mailed to:
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
c/o Kelly Horrell
1067 Philadelphia Street, Suite 101
Indiana, PA 15701
If you have questions regarding the BHE GT&S Watershed Mini Grant Program, please contact Kelly Horrell, WPC watershed conservation program administrator, at khorrell@paconserve.org or 724-471-7202, ext. 5100.
For More Information:
Watershed Conservation Program
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
1067 Philadelphia Street, Suite 101
Indiana, PA 15701