Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)

...Invest in critical infrastructure—especially broadband; transportation (including the Appalachian Development Highway System); and water/wastewater systems. GOAL 4: Natural and Cultural Assets Strengthen Appalachia’s community and economic development potential by leveraging...

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Guarantee Program

...of future tax dollars to repay the TIF bond. How do I know if my community should submit an application for the TIF Guarantee Program? Eligible projects should generate...

ICYMI: In First Two Weeks After Budget Address, Governor Shapiro Visits Small Businesses & Main Streets All Across Pennsylvania to Highlight His Plans to Create Economic Opportunity

...the health of a community. It gives us a sense of place, it gives us an economic hub, something to walk to a and a sense of community. Having a...

Governor Shapiro Unveils 2024-25 Budget Proposal to Get Stuff Done, Create Opportunity, and Advance Real Freedom for All Pennsylvanians

...this new governance system that combines our community colleges and PASSHE schools – a 15 percent increase from $850 million last year in state investment in state-owned universities, community colleges,...

What Business, Labor, Agriculture, and Education Leaders Are Saying About Governor Shapiro’s Economic Development Strategy

...and the Commonwealth, creating jobs, spurring innovation and growing opportunities. We stand ready to work together with the Shapiro Administration, General Assembly, and our business community to strengthen our competitive...

Main Street Matters: Governor Shapiro and Secretary Siger Visit Mt. Lebanon to Highlight Proposed $25 Million Investment to Create Economic Opportunity for PA Main Streets and Small Businesses

...it all. Empire Music was started in 2002 and the reason I chose Mt. Lebanon is because it is a community that I can serve, and the community serves the...

Governor Josh Shapiro Unveils Commonsense Budget to Address the Issues Pennsylvania Faces

...lowers costs and cuts taxes for Pennsylvanians. It cuts red tape, speeds up permitting, and supports business. It strengthens our communities and makes them safer and more just. It protects...

Helping Communities Who Are On the Frontlines: 2023-24 Budget Increases Funding for Municipal Assistance Program by More than 250 Percent

...driving innovation, and advancing opportunities for every Pennsylvanian are common themes in the 2023-24 budget, and the Department of Community and Economic Development is thrilled to strengthen our abilities to...

ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Launches Commonwealth’s First Economic Development Strategy in Nearly Two Decades to Create Economic Growth and Opportunity for All Pennsylvanians

...region and the Commonwealth, creating jobs, spurring innovation and growing opportunities. We stand ready to work together with the Shapiro Administration, General Assembly, and our business community to strengthen our...

Shapiro Administration Invests $11,000 in Wildheart Ministries’ Project to Help Revitalize the Allison Hill Area of Harrisburg

...residents of this incredible community by continuing to promote a safe, clean and beautiful neighborhood.” Of the 261 organizations and developers receiving awards through NAP, 34 community investments are...

From Beaver Falls to Pittston, Governor Shapiro Highlights His Administration's Plans to Expand Broadband Access Across the Commonwealth

...we need to invest in broadband, right now, to grow our economy and strengthen our communities. Accessible, reliable, affordable broadband is important for every community and every family across this...

Shapiro Administration Invests $71,500 to Help Upgrade St. Ann’s Campus of Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center in Erie

...use to strengthen communities across Pennsylvania, and the Shapiro Administration knows rebuilding and strengthening these neighborhoods is vital to our growth as a Commonwealth,” said Deputy Secretary Vilello. “This NAP...

Shapiro Administration Invests $243,750 in the Urban Impact Foundation to Support Services for Disadvantaged Youth in Pittsburgh

...for ten to 15 training center participants and lease space to another community development non-profit. “The Neighborhood Assistance Program works to strengthen our communities and improve the quality of...

Pennsylvania House Passes Bipartisan Budget That Delivers on Governor Shapiro’s Key Priorities, Makes Historic, Commonsense Investments to Create a Stronger Economy, Safer and Healthier Communities, and Better Schools

...of the priorities he laid out in March during his budget address, including historic funding for public K-12 basic education, significant investments in workforce development, new funding for community and...

Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order to Open Up New Opportunities for Small Businesses and Small Diverse Businesses, Improve State Procurement Practices

...to fill many gaps for our small business community. Actions like this will continue changing the narrative around doing business with the Commonwealth and build up Pennsylvania’s small business community...

Shapiro Administration Invests $500,000 in Reading, Highlights Importance of Strengthening Our Downtowns With Proposed Main Street Matters Program

...PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger was joined by Senator Judy Schwank, Representative Manuel Guzman, Representative Johanny Cepeda-Freyitz, and other local leaders to...

Main Street Matters: Governor Shapiro Visits West Philadelphia Small Businesses to Highlight How Proposed Budget Investments Will Create Opportunity & Help Pennsylvanians Build Generational Wealth

... “Main street matters and the investments that the Governor has proposed in his budget will drive all kinds of economic activity and folks in the community will have the...

Shapiro Administration Invests $81,750 in Common Roots’ Project to Renovate Properties in Meadville, Provide Housing

...261 NAP awards across the Commonwealth, reinforcing the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to improve quality of life for all Pennsylvanians. Meadville, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic...

Shapiro Administration Invests $1.8 Million to Improve the Health and Safety of Residents in Armstrong, Schuylkill, and Somerset Counties

...Grant (CDBG) funds strengthen Pennsylvania communities by assisting with housing improvements, building suitable living environments, expanding economic opportunities geared to low- and moderate-income individuals, and improving critical community health and...

Shapiro Administration Awards Nearly $3.5 Million in New Funding to Improve Safety of Water and Sewage Systems in Three Counties

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger today announced nearly $3.5 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to ensure safe water...

Rick Siger Confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development

Secretary Siger unanimously confirmed by Pennsylvania Senate Harrisburg, PA – Today, Rick Siger was officially confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate as Secretary of the Department of Community and...

ICYMI: ‘A Big Bold Goal’: Pittsburgh Business Times Highlights the Shapiro Administration’s Economic Development Strategy

...and redirecting the power of state government toward getting and keeping companies and jobs.” Harrisburg, PA – The Pittsburgh Business Times highlighted how Governor Shapiro and Department of Community...

Shapiro Administration Invests $82,500 in ArtsQuest Program to Support Diversity and Inclusion in the Lehigh Valley

...community members from diverse backgrounds in educational arts and cultural events. “The goal of the Neighborhood Assistance Program is to strengthen our communities and improve the quality of life...

Governor Shapiro Highlights Administration’s Plans to Expand Broadband Access Across Pennsylvania During Visit to Beaver County

...economy and strengthen our communities. Accessible, reliable, affordable broadband is important for every community and every family across this Commonwealth – no matter your zip code. My Administration will continue...

ICYMI: Shapiro Administration Approves $36 Million Through Neighborhood Assistance Program to Strengthen PA Communities

...Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary Rick Vilello spent early December visiting communities across Pennsylvania to celebrate $36 million in Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) awards which were recently approved...

Shapiro Administration Kicks Off Small Business Week, Highlights Importance of Investing in Pennsylvania’s Downtowns and Main Streets

...in new and expanded investments to implement the strategy. New Cumberland, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger joined local leaders for...

Governor Shapiro: Pennsylvania Designated as a Regional Tech Hub, Receives Strategy Development Grant

The Pennsylvania Hub, among 31 nationwide, will spur innovation, strengthen manufacturing, create good-paying jobs, and make the Commonwealth the center of a growing industry. Harrisburg, PA – In...

Shapiro Administration Announces More Than $58 Million in New Investments to Improve Infrastructure and Strengthen Economy Across Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger announced 157 new project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) totaling $58,662,492 in...

Main Street Matters: DCED Secretary Rick Siger Visits Philadelphia’s Fishtown Neighborhood to Highlight Governor Shapiro’s Proposed $25 Million Investment to Create Economic Opportunity for Main Streets and Small Businesses Across PA

...neighborhoods, each with their own pulse and community centered around a Main Street. And for far too long – it has only been that community and incredible business owners and...

Shapiro Administration Announces More Than $8 Million in New Investments to Enhance Communities and Strengthen Economy Across Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced three new project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) totaling $8,692,530 in grants...

Shapiro Administration Announces More Than $3 Million in New Investments to Enhance Communities and Strengthen Economy Across Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced eight new project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) totaling $3,048,636 in grants...

Shapiro Administration Announces New Funding Awarded to Increase Industrial Paint Apprentices in PA

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger announced $296,722 in new funding for Finishing Trades Institute of Western PA (FTI WPA)...

Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $27 Million to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Economy and Enhance Communities Across the Commonwealth

Today’s funding awards through the Commonwealth Financing Authority will help fund flood mitigation projects, rehab recreational trails and parks, restore watersheds and strengthen Pennsylvania’s agriculture and tourism industries ...

In Luzerne County, Governor Shapiro Highlights Administration’s Plans to Bring High-Speed, Affordable Broadband to Every Pennsylvania Community

...said Governor Shapiro. “Connecting people to high speed, affordable internet, right now, will help grow our economy and strengthen our communities. My Administration is ready to do that work –...

Governor Shapiro Visits Northern Cambria Senior Center to Highlight Administration’s Plans to Expand High-Speed, Affordable Internet Access to Communities Across the Commonwealth

...every community and every resident’s health, education, and economic opportunity,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “In our Commonwealth, seniors are more likely to not have broadband access than the general population,...

Strengthening Communities, Protecting the Environment: Shapiro Administration Awards Funding for Environmental Assessment of Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger announced today the approval of $56,250 through the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) to the...

Shapiro Administration Highlights Importance of Investing in New Economic Development Strategy During Visit to Endless Energy in Luzerne County

...as called for in the economic development strategy. Wilkes-Barre, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger visited family-owned renewable energy company Endless Energy...

Shapiro Administration Invests in Ralph S. Alberts Co. to Expand Manufacturing Operations in Lycoming County, Creating and Retaining Over 110 Jobs

...to strengthening the Commonwealth’s manufacturing industry. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced the Commonwealth is investing $72,000 in Ralph S. Alberts Co. to support the custom molding...

Governor Shapiro Tours Gecko Robotics in Pittsburgh, Highlights How Economic Development Strategy and Proposed Budget Investments Will Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Growing Innovation Economy

...assets to our community it’s time we have a plan to support them. Governor Shapiro’s Economic Development Strategy does that and I’m proud to support it.” “The technological advancements...

Shapiro Administration Announces New Funding to Increase Iron Worker Apprenticeships in Philadelphia Area, Highlights Need for More Skills-Building Programs Across PA

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger announced $293,295 in new funding for Iron Workers Local 401 to train apprentices and...

Governor Shapiro Announces Schless Bottles Will Relocate to Pennsylvania, Create Nearly 100 New Manufacturing Jobs in Allentown

...and my Administration is committed to helping businesses here grow and thrive. For its expansion, Schless Bottles received a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic...

Shapiro Administration Announces $335 Million in New Investments to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Economy and Ensure Communities Across the Commonwealth Have Reliable, Clean Drinking Water

...Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger recently announced 1018 new project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) totaling $335 million in grants. The newest CFA...

New Report Reveals that Tourism Generates Over $76 Billion for Pennsylvania’s Economy and Supports 485,000 Jobs

...level estimates that demonstrate the vital importance of the travel industry to Pennsylvania’s economy. The results of the report were highlighted yesterday by Department of Community and Economic Development Deputy...

Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $12.2 Million to Support Affordable Housing in 20 Counties

Governor Josh Shapiro is prioritizing economic opportunity for all Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the distribution of...

Governor Shapiro Launches Pennsylvania Office of Outdoor Recreation, Highlights Largest Budget Investment in State Parks and Forests in Decades

...signed delivers on the promise of a new Pennsylvania Office of Outdoor Recreation to strengthen our communities and grow the Commonwealth’s outdoor economy.” The Pennsylvania Office of Outdoor Recreation...

Shapiro Administration Launches New “Pennsylvania Gets It Done” Marketing Campaign to Help Attract Businesses to the Commonwealth

Building on the Commonwealth’s first Economic Development Strategy in almost 20 years, the marketing campaign reinforces Governor Josh Shapiro’s aggressive budget proposal to strengthen Pennsylvania’s competitiveness. The campaign...

Shapiro Administration Investing $3 Million in Early-Stage Tech Companies to Spur Healthcare Innovations, Create Opportunities

Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration are focused on making the Commonwealth a national leader in job creation and economic development. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community...

Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $105.6 Million to Strengthen Communities, Ensure Pennsylvanians Have Safe, Reliable Systems of Transportation

...Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced 244 new projects totaling more than $105.6 million were approved through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). These new CFA awards...

Shapiro Administration Announces Investments in Pennsylvania’s Growing Space Ecosystem

Pittsburgh, PA – Today, during the Keystone Space Conference in Pittsburgh, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced new investments by the Shapiro Administration to...

Shapiro Administration Awards Funding to Oxford Borough to Build Financial Resiliency

Governor’s budget boosts funding to help PA communities avoid financial distress Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger announced...

Shapiro Administration Kicks Off ‘Manufacturing Week’ With New Funding Award to Boost Workers’ Skills in Southwest Pennsylvania

...of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Director of Workforce Development Gwen Ross celebrated ‘Manufacturing Week’ by announcing a $200,000 grant to boost the skill sets of individuals participating in Penn...

Shapiro Administration Announces $4.25 Million in New PIDA Loans to Develop Industrial Parks in Lancaster County

These strategic investments will create and retain jobs while helping to spur Pennsylvania’s economy Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger...

The Community Action Committee of Lehigh Valley is a Champion for its Residents

...the citizens of the Lehigh Valley since December 1965. We caught up with Lynette Praster, director of the Center for Community Services at the PA Department of Community & Economic...

Cultivating Community in Southeast PA (Part 1)

...community has really turned around and is now a place where people want to live and work. Now, we’re focusing on strengthening our relationship with our residents and businesses....

Preparing PA’s Youth for Careers in Manufacturing

...of attendance, community service, academic improvement, academic excellence, and STEM. Its model of reaching students is based on connecting students to business sponsors in the local community. Businesses then come...

Scranton’s Story of Resiliency

...you’ll hang onto for your entire life,” Cognetti recalls of the Act 47 exit ceremony that drew in current and former officials, community champions, media, and state leaders. “It was...

How One College is Creating Pathways to Careers in Precision Machining

Innovation Districts: Opportunity is Knocking

...of the city and the larger region, and coordinate to strengthen the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and high-growth tech industries. Combined with the existing assets offered within Philadelphia’s innovation district —...

How One PA Woman is Trailblazing Manufacturing for Future Generations

...of seven not-for-profit industrial resource centers (IRCs) across Pennsylvania supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development that help small to mid-sized manufacturers grow, thrive, and continue to...

Bringing the World to PA

...employment from 2004 to 2014, and it provides opportunities for well paying, stable positions that help strengthen the middle class. Supporting our success in international trade, Pennsylvania is home...

BIP Frequently Asked Questions

Advanced Manufacturing

...Pennsylvania is preparing the next generation of talent for careers in manufacturing. Through efforts like the Manufacturing PA Initiative and registered apprenticeships, we’re supporting Pennsylvania’s manufacturing community through strategic partnerships...

Robotics & AI

The International Hub for Robotics and AI Across the globe, major players in the technology sector view Robotics & AI as synonymous with Pennsylvania. Our world-class R&D institutions like Carnegie...