The Department of Environmental Protection published a notice that it is now accepting applications for Federal Fiscal Year 2008 Coastal Zone grants.

Applications are due October 22.

Eligible applicants include political subdivisions, authorities, 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and educational institutions located with defined coastal zone geographic areas of this Commonwealth. Proposals must support the Coastal Zone Program's mission to protect and enhance this Commonwealth's coastal resources.

These Federal grants require a match (cash or in-kind services) on a one-to-one basis by the applicants.

DEP said more information about the grants will be posted on the PA Coastal Zone Program webpage or by contacting the Department of Environmental Protection, Water Planning Office, 2nd Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 2063, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2063, 717-772-4785, fax 717-783-4690.

9/7/2007