Additional Grants

In addition to CCEDC-administered funding, here are additional grants and resources available at the state, regional, and federal level.

While not facilitated directly through our office, these grant programs may be a fit for your project. We encourage you to explore and apply directly.

Please check back frequently, as this list is updated with new resources as we receive them.

WalkWorks Active Transportation Planning Grant Program

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH), in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) is currently accepting applications for funding through its WalkWorks Active Transportation Planning Grant Program for 2026-2027. Applications are due by March 20th, 2026, at 5:00PM.

The aim of this program is to facilitate the development of land use plans and policies at the local and regional levels that allow for the development of activity-friendly routes connecting to everyday destinations. Priority will be given to communities located in PA Department of Health State Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN) and Diabetes priority counties.

Boroughs, townships, cities, and counties are eligible. No match is required for priority communities. Match for non-priority communities must equal the requested grant amount. More information can be found here.

T‑Mobile Hometown Grants for Community Projects

What the Grant Supports - The Hometown Grants program provides funding for projects that build, rebuild, or refresh community spaces that help foster local connections. Projects must be shovel‑ready and are expected to be completed within 12 months of funding.

Examples of eligible projects:

Adaptive reuse of older or historic buildings into community gathering spaces
Improvements to outdoor parks, trails, or recreational areas
Technology upgrades or additions for public libraries

Important restrictions:
The grant cannot be used for:

Engineering or architectural plans/fees
Salaries or annual operating expenses
Reimbursement for projects already completed

Next Steps: If there are any projects in your municipality that might align with this opportunity, please let us know. We are happy to help you explore the fit or discuss potential ideas.

Here is the program link for more details: Hometown Grant Program: Revitalizing Small Towns | T-Mobile

Lehigh Valley Greenways Mini Grants

The 2026 Lehigh Valley Greenways Mini Grant Round will open on Friday, Feb 13 and close on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM

The Lehigh Valley Greenways Conservation Landscape Mini Grant Program is a reimbursement grant program funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and administered by the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (DLNHC). The purpose is to inspire collaborative, strategic approaches to regional conservation and/or outdoor recreation opportunities and to implement ready-to-go, single-year projects that protect and promote the natural resources of the Lehigh Valley, advancing the four goals of Lehigh Valley Greenways Conservation Landscape.

2026 funding priorities include:

Adoption of model ordinances and/or official maps by municipalities to protect natural resources and improve bicycle and pedestrian connections
Implementation of ecological restoration projects, such as stream habitat improvements, riparian buffers, native grass and wildflower meadows, bioswales, rain gardens, and no-mow areas along streams and in public parks
Hosting equitable educational events, trainings and workshops that advance the goals of Lehigh Valley Greenways
Improvements to THE LINK, Lehigh Valley’s growing multiuse trail network, including closing trail gaps, installing safety and directional signage, improving stormwater management, creating safe road crossings, and adding trail amenities
Incorporation of ecological resiliency strategies into relevant projects

Eligible applicants include municipalities, municipal agencies, county conservation districts, educational institutions (colleges, universities, school districts), and non-profit organizations with both tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status registered with Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations. Projects must be located within Lehigh or Northampton County.

Grant awards will be announced in May 2026 for projects lasting 12 to 16 months, with start and end dates between June 1, 2026, and Nov. 30, 2027. Grant requests must range from $1,000 to $20,000, with total project costs not to exceed $50,000. Mini-grants require a cash and/or eligible in-kind match totaling at least 20% of the total project cost. Maximum awards of $15,000 to $20,000 will be primarily reserved for resource management and infrastructure projects.

Interested applicants should review the 2026_ LVGMiniGrantInstructions for eligibility and funding priorities before completing an application.

To learn more and apply, click here.

For more information on Lehigh Valley Greenways and the mini-grant program, please contact Brit Kondravy at 484-215-6227 or

conservation@delawareandlehigh.org

Disclaimer: The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) does not administer or manage the grant programs listed above. These opportunities are shared for informational purposes only. Please refer to each program’s official guidelines and application process for details.