Agency: Pennsylvania Community & Economic Development

Award Ceiling: $500,000

Enrollment is a prerequisite, along with a $1,000 enrollment fee, in order to apply for funding through the full program. Eligible Uses of Program Funds: 1. Maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, or permanent breach of the owner’s dam. 2. Demolition. 3. Excavation and reclamation. 4. Engineering costs (10% max).<br /><br />Private Dam Owners who are enrolled and maintain good standing in the Private Dam Financial Assurance Program. Compliance must also be maintained with the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act and the regulations promulgated under that Act, including, but not limited to, annual inspection reporting, payment of registration fees and compliance with an approved Emergency Action Plan. To enroll in the Private Dam Financial Assurance Program please see the enrollment guidelines above.<br /><br />Private Dam Owners looking to enroll in the program must submit an electronic single application (ESA) on the ESA website. Enrollment in the program requires the payment of a $1,000 enrollment fee and an amount equal to 1% of the Proof of Financial Responsibility amount required by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Application Opens: January 1, 2024

Application Deadline: December 31, 2035