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Pollution Prevention Reimbursement Grant (Pump & Plug)

This program is for tank owners and appears to address underground tanks that have not been upgraded to applicable federal and state technical requirements.…

Official application

Award

$0–$15,000

Deadline

June 30, 2027

256 days

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Decision snapshot

Potential award

$0–$15,000

Official deadline

June 30, 2027

256 days

Eligibility evidence

1 confirmed criterion

5 checks available

Application load

Effort unclear

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Confirm eligibility

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Eligibility requirementsQuestion 1 of 5
About 60 seconds totalConfirmed criterion

Will your proposed work operate in or serve Pennsylvania?

What does this mean?

Pennsylvania

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This is an explainable self-assessment, not a win probability or legal determination. Hard eligibility conflicts are never averaged against softer program-fit signals. Always verify the official notice.

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Nonprofit status

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unclear

Geography

Pennsylvania

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confirmed

Organization size

No organization-size limit was captured.

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unclear

Program area

Environment & water

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inferred

Population served

No specific population was captured.

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unclear

Matching funds

Cost-share requirement is unclear.

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unclear

Registrations

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inferred

Exclusions

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unclear
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Grant-writer assessment

Understand the opportunity

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Plain-English explanation

Plain-English explanation

This program is for tank owners and appears to address underground tanks that have not been upgraded to applicable federal and state technical requirements. The available record lists a maximum award of $15,000 and a June 30, 2027 deadline, with timezone confirmation required. A strong prospective applicant would be able to document tank ownership and the stated tank conditions. The packet does not define reimbursable Pump & Plug work, application procedures, cost-share rules, or evaluation criteria, so those items require direct confirmation from the funder.

Editorial analysis

What the funder is trying to accomplish

The confirmed program context is assistance associated with underground tanks that have not been upgraded to comply with applicable federal and state technical requirements, under Section 711 of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act. Pollution prevention is supported by the program title and environmental category, but the supplied description does not define the complete scope of supported work.

Editorial analysis

Strong-fit project signals

The applicant is the owner of the tank, matching the stated eligible-applicant and additional-requirement records. The tank is underground and has not been upgraded to comply with the applicable federal and state technical requirements described in the program summary. The requested amount is no more than the listed $15,000 award ceiling. The proposed work has a credible connection to pollution prevention and the program’s “Pump & Plug” title; this is only an inferred fit signal because the packet does not specify eligible activities or costs.

Editorial analysis

What reviewers may prioritize

No review criteria, scoring factors, or selection process are provided. It is reasonable, but unconfirmed, to expect that a complete application would need to establish the applicant’s tank ownership and the tank conditions expressly stated in the program description.

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Source-backed synopsis

What this grant funds

Grants and funds are authorized under Section 711 of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act, Act 32 of 1989 (as amended). Tanks must be underground tanks which have not been upgraded to comply with technical requirements of federal and state regulations, regulated, and which are registered wit...

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Decision economics

Size the opportunity

Use the source facts below to judge whether the likely return justifies the application effort.

Award range
$0–$15,000
Total program funding
Not specified
Expected awards
Not specified
Geography
Pennsylvania
Cost share
Not specified
Assistance listing
Not specified

Mission alignment

Compare your program with Environment & water.

Geographic fit

Pennsylvania

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Working plan

Build the application

The generated milestones are planning aids. Only the official notice establishes required dates.

Requirements captured

Other requirements
Tank owners

Official deadline

June 30, 2027

Effort unclear based on requirements currently captured.

  1. Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.

  2. Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.

  3. Draft the narrative and detailed budget.

  4. Complete compliance review and collect attachments.

  5. Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

05Past behaviorCompare historical awardsHistorical patterns provide context, but do not predict or guarantee future funding decisions.
No licensed historical awards are currently linked to this opportunity.
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Source record

What “source verified” means

The official record was successfully checked. Verification does not mean every eligibility or application field has been extracted. Read the methodology →

Verification
verified
Source
state PA
Last checked
10/16/2026, 1:19:53 PM
Content updated
8/13/2026, 9:37:07 AM
Review
Automated normalization; not yet expert-reviewed
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Material changes

  1. Updated url.

Verify before applying. Official funder documents control. Derived analysis and preparation dates should not replace the notice.
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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about Pollution Prevention Reimbursement Grant (Pump & Plug).
Is Pollution Prevention Reimbursement Grant (Pump & Plug) currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is June 30, 2027, with 256 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 10/16/2026.

How much funding does Pollution Prevention Reimbursement Grant (Pump & Plug) provide?

Pollution Prevention Reimbursement Grant (Pump & Plug) lists $0–$15,000 per award. The expected number of awards has not been captured, so the award range alone should not be treated as an estimate of competitiveness.

Who can apply to Pollution Prevention Reimbursement Grant (Pump & Plug)?

Other Legal Entity. Tank owners Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does Pollution Prevention Reimbursement Grant (Pump & Plug) require matching funds?

The captured source facts do not clearly establish a matching-funds requirement. Do not assume that means no match is required: review the budget and cost-sharing sections of the official notice before approving the project budget.

What should I prepare before applying to Pollution Prevention Reimbursement Grant (Pump & Plug)?

Effort unclear is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from June 30, 2027 using the preparation plan above.