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Act 13 of 2012 establishes the Marcellus Legacy Fund and allocates funds to the Commonwealth Financing Authority (the “Authority”) for abandoned mine drainage, abatement, and treatment. Abandoned Mine Drainage (AMD) is one of the largest sources of stream impairment in Pennsylvania. Billions of gallons of AMD impair over 5,500 miles of streams within the Commonwealth.
February 7, 2024 0
Provides loan and grant funds to financially distressed local governments as well as technical assistance to formulate financial recovery plans.
April 4, 2023 1
Overview The Airport Land Development Zone (ALDZ) program was established to encourage and promote the creation of new jobs on land and buildings owned by airports within this Commonwealth, while accelerating economic activity at and around airports on undeveloped land or vacant buildings owned by airports that can provide new revenue sources for airports. The […]
April 4, 2023 2
The Alternative and Clean Energy Program (ACE) provides financial assistance in the form of grant and loan funds that will be used by eligible applicants for the utilization, development and construction of alternative and clean energy projects in Pennsylvania. The program is administered jointly by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), under the direction of the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).
August 31, 2023 3
Overview The Appalachian Region, as defined in ARC’s authorizing legislation, is a 205,000-square-mile region that follows the spine of the Appalachian Mountains from southern New York to northern Mississippi. It includes all of West Virginia and parts of 12 other states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee […]
April 4, 2023 4
Act 13 of 2012 establishes the Marcellus Legacy Fund and allocates funds to the Commonwealth Financing Authority (the “Authority”) to be used fund statewide initiatives to establish baseline water quality data on private water supplies.
February 7, 2024 5
Overview Program provides tax credits to owners of agricultural assets who sell or rent agricultural assets to beginning farmers. The program is administered in consultation with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Revenue. Uses An owner of agricultural assets is eligible for allocation of a tax credit equal to: 5% of the lesser […]
March 15, 2024 6
Overview The Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority COVID-19 Venture Loan Program (BCVL) is a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania initiative intended to address the financing needs of technology-oriented businesses by increasing the amount of risk capital available. The BCVL operates pursuant to the statutory authority of the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority (“BFTDA”). The goal of the […]
April 4, 2023 7
Overview Grants to help groups or consortia of Pennsylvania companies position themselves at the cutting edge of emerging technologies and establish a competitive advantage through the use of advanced e-business systems. Eligibility Not-for-profit organizations; Community groups.
April 4, 2023 8
Overview The Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Venture Investment Program (VIP) is a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania initiative intended to address the financing needs of technology-oriented businesses by increasing the amount of risk capital available. The VIP operates pursuant to the statutory authority of the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority (“BFTDA”). The goal of the VIP […]
April 4, 2023 9
Overview Provides funds to businesses through the four Ben Franklin Technology Partners for access to capital, business expertise, technology commercialization services to advance the development of new technologies and for the generation, conservation, and transportation of alternative and clean energy. Uses Direct company investments, business and technical support, technology and entrepreneurial infrastructure, and administrative expenses. […]
April 4, 2023 10
Overview Provides mezzanine capital for developers for real estate assets in small to mid-sized Pennsylvania communities. Uses Real estate development in small to mid-sized PA communities. Eligibility Industrial Commercial and multi-use projects Funding Loan amount cannot exceed the amount of equity in the project. Purpose of Funding Infrastructure Site Development – Business Terms Term of […]
April 4, 2023 11
Overview Empowers communities to attract growing and expanding businesses by helping them build an inventory of ready sites. Uses All site development activities that are required to make a site shovel-ready. This program is for speculative projects only. Funds cannot be used for projects that are primarily residential or recreational. Sites must be previously utilized […]
January 2, 2024 12
Overview Installment loans, lines of credit and technical assistance for minority business enterprises, women-owned business enterprises and small businesses. Uses Cash flow (working capital) – Including most business operation and expansion expenses; Equipment – includes acquisition, delivery, installation, and renovation of new and used equipment; leasehold improvements; and acquisition of owner-occupied real estate. When necessary, […]
April 4, 2023 13
Overview The City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) Program was created by Act 52 of 2013. The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (Revenue Department), the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the Governor’s Office of Budget are tasked with administration of the CRIZ Program. These guidelines provide information for municipalities looking to apply […]
April 4, 2023 14
Overview The Coal Refuse Energy and Reclamation Tax Credit provides tax credits to eligible facilities which generate electricity by using coal refuse for power generation, control acid gases for emission control, and use ash produced by the facilities to reclaim mining-affected sites. Uses Tax credits may be applied against the tax liability of a qualified […]
April 4, 2023 15
Overview Community Development Block Grant – CARES (CDBG-CV) – The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (CARES Act) provided for a supplemental appropriation of Community Development Block Grants as authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended. Grants and technical assistance for eligible municipalities as identified under Pennsylvania […]
April 4, 2023 16
Overview Grants for federally designated disaster areas impacted by Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricane Irene. The application process is open to those municipalities, consortia or non-profit organizations that are interested in applying for the housing component funds under the second allocation PL 113-2. DCED may at its discretion, open the application window for funding in […]
January 11, 2024 18
Overview The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020. The $2 trillion economic relief package aims to protect the American people from the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19. The CARES act authorized an additional $42 million dollars to be allocated to supplement the Community […]
April 4, 2023 19
The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program is a federally-funded block grant that provides funds to eligible nonprofit community-based organizations or governmental entities that work to lessen poverty in disadvantaged and low-income communities across Pennsylvania.
August 14, 2023 20
Overview The H2O PA Act was established by the General Assembly in July 2008. The Act provides for single-year or multi-year grants to municipalities or municipal authorities to assist with the construction of drinking water, sanitary sewer and storm water projects. Act 54 of 2022 appropriated $205.4 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds to […]
April 4, 2023 21
September 2, 2022: Those PA municipalities that received the First Tranche of ARPA funding should receive the second and final program payment the week of Sept. 12. Those funds should be in the account DCED has on record and should match what was received in the First Tranche. Recipients of those funds may use the […]
April 4, 2023 22
Overview The COVID-19 ARPA PA Arts and Culture Recovery Program (PACR) was created to provide grants to nonprofit arts and culture organizations, local arts and culture districts and arts and culture professionals located in the Commonwealth to ensure the stability and recovery of the Commonwealth’s arts and culture sector from the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligibility Arts […]
April 4, 2023 23
Overview The Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP) is funded pursuant to the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund (Capital Projects Fund) established under The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. BIP is a $200 million competitive grant program which will target locations that do not currently have access to 25/3 Mbps reliable service. The Program will fund extensions […]
February 2, 2024 24
Applications will be accepted beginning January 22, 2024 to April 20, 2024. Overview The Multi-Purpose Community Facilities Program (Facilities) is funded pursuant to the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund (Capital Projects Fund) established under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The Facilities Program will offer $45 million in competitive grants to community anchor institutions and […]
February 15, 2024 25
Overview Grants for small water, sewer, and storm water infrastructure projects. Act 54 of 2022 appropriated $105.6 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds to the PA Small Water and Sewer Program. Uses Activities to assist with the construction, improvement, expansion, or rehabilitation or repair of a water supply system, sanitary sewer system, and storm […]
April 4, 2023 26
Overview The Whole-Home Repairs Program will provide funding for county-wide agencies to address habitability and safety concerns, provide measures to improve energy or water efficiency and make units accessible for individuals with disabilities. Additionally, this program provides funding to the counties for construction-related workforce development. Eligibility Eligible applicants for direct funding from DCED under the […]
October 27, 2023 27
Overview Under the provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, 2020 Enacted H.R. 748, 116 Enacted H.R. 748, the “CARES Act”), the U.S. Department of the Treasury is authorized to transfer funds to the Commonwealth to cover costs of the Commonwealth that: are necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency […]
April 4, 2023 28
Overview The COVID-19 Cultural and Museum Preservation Grant Program provides grants to cultural organizations and museums that experienced a loss of revenue from the closure by the proclamation of disaster emergency by the Governor on March 6, 2020 published at 50 PA.B. 1644 (March 21, 2020), and any renewal of the state of disaster emergency. […]
April 4, 2023 29
Unexpended Funds and Accrued Interest: All unexpended funds and any accrued interest (any interest earned in excess of $50.00) must be returned to the PA Department of Community and Economic Development by check by December 15, 2021. Unexpended funds must be remitted in a separate check from accrued interest, so you may need to remit […]
April 4, 2023 30
COVID-19 PA Hazard Grant Awardees Overview The COVID-19 PA Hazard Pay Grant Program was established to help employers provide hazard pay to employees in life-sustaining occupations during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Hazard pay is intended to keep front-line employees working in sectors that are vital to every Pennsylvanians’ existence. The program will help employers provide […]
April 4, 2023 31
COVID-19 Small Business Grant Recipients BARBERSHOPS & BEAUTY SALONS FUNDING: The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has made new funds available to assist image/hair care professionals recover from the pandemic. Funding will be available to barbershops and beauty salons across the Commonwealth that previously applied to the Pennsylvania COVID-19 Relief Statewide Business Assistance program. No new applications […]
April 4, 2023 32
SEAM Approved Project Recipients Overview The COVID-19 Relief – Supporting Elm and Main (SEAM) program will provide financial assistance to the community revitalization organizations dedicated to community and economic development in older and historic downtowns, commercial districts, and neighborhoods according to the principles of the Elm Street and Main Street Approaches. The program, supported by […]
April 4, 2023 33
COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach Grant Awardees Overview The COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach Grant Program supports the efforts of local organizations in Pennsylvania conducting grassroots outreach to communities about COVID-19 vaccines. Organizations will work to educate their communities on COVID-19 vaccines to improve usage of the vaccine, and overall, the health and safety of Pennsylvania. This program will […]
April 4, 2023 34
Applications are open now through July 24, 2020. Overview The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020. The $2 trillion economic relief package aims to protect the American people from the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19. Act 2A of 2020, known as the COVID-19 […]
April 4, 2023 35
The COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program is now closed. Overview The COVID-19 Working Capital Access (CWCA) Program is administered by the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) and provides critical working capital financing to small businesses located within the Commonwealth that are adversely impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. All CWCA loan applications must be submitted through […]
October 31, 2023 36
The approval process for EITC/OSTC participating businesses is underway with approval letters to be distributed throughout the month of September. Please note the COVID-19 amendments which were put in place last year are no longer active. All participating businesses are now back to having 60 days from the date of their approval letter to make […]
July 28, 2023 37
2020 Emergency Solutions Grant CV – Round 1 Award Recipients 2020 Emergency Solutions Grant CV – Round 2 Award Recipients 2020 Emergency Solutions Grant CV – Round 2 Award Recipients July 2021 2020 Emergency Solutions Grant CV – Code Blue Award Recipients Overview Emergency Solutions Grant – CARES (ESG-CV) – The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and […]
April 4, 2023 38
View the 2023 Emergency Solutions Grant approved projects Overview Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) is federal grant providing funding to assist with the rapid rehousing of homeless persons, street outreach, homelessness prevention, and emergency shelter activities. Funds may also be used to support the maintenance of a homeless management information system (HMIS) and administration. This program […]
February 1, 2024 39
Overview Engage! is a statewide business retention and expansion (BRE) program designed to regularly and proactively interact with targeted companies. Uses Engage! will provide grants for purposes of a systematic BRE program to assist in the identification of PA companies to target, the engagement of those companies through various outreach methods, assessment of the needs […]
October 10, 2023 40
Overview Article Act 84 of 2016 (Article XVII-D, the Entertainment Production Tax Credit) authorizes the issuances of Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program to expand the Concert Rehearsal and Tours in Pennsylvania. Uses Recipients of an Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program may use the tax credit to offset their Pennsylvania state liability or sell, assign, or transfer the […]
January 3, 2024 41
Overview Article Act 84 of 2016 (Article XVII-D, the Entertainment Production Tax Credit) authorizes the issuance of Film Production Tax Credits in an effort to expand Pennsylvania’s film industry. Uses Recipients of a Film Production Tax Credit my use the tax credit to offset their Pennsylvania state tax liability or sell, assign, or transfer the […]
April 4, 2023 42
Overview The First Industries Fund (FIF) is a program aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s agriculture and tourism industries through loan guarantees. The program is administered by the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) under the direction of the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). Uses Land and building acquisition and construction, machinery and equipment purchases and upgrades, […]
April 4, 2023 43
Overview Act 13 of 2012 establishes the Marcellus Legacy Fund and allocates funds to the Commonwealth Financing Authority (the “Authority”) for funding statewide initiatives to assist with flood mitigation projects. Uses Projects authorized by a flood protection authority, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) or the U.S. Department […]
February 7, 2024 44
Overview The Foundations in Industry Training (FIT) Grant Program is a statewide program which offers assistance to registered apprenticeship programs. The program’s goal is to increase apprenticeship availability to Pennsylvania employers to assist them with their talent recruitment and development. Uses Funding will be provided to eligible applicants for the purpose of reaching the goal […]
January 16, 2024 45
Overview The Global Access Program (GAP) is designed to enhance the capability of small to mid-sized Pennsylvania companies to increase export sales. GAP is administered by the Pennsylvania Office of International Business Development (OIBD) and provides up to $10,000 per award period to qualifying Pennsylvania companies to reimburse up to 75% of eligible expenses associated […]
November 16, 2023 46
Overview Act 13 of 2012 establishes the Marcellus Legacy Fund and allocates funds to the Commonwealth Financing Authority (the “Authority”) for planning, acquisition, development, rehabilitation and repair of greenways, recreational trails, open space, parks and beautification projects using the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP). Uses Projects which involve development, rehabilitation and improvements to public […]
February 7, 2024 47
Overview The H2O PA Act was established by the General Assembly in July 2008. The Act provides single-year or multi-year grants to the commonwealth, independent agencies, municipalities or municipal authorities for flood control projects. Uses Projects which involve construction, improvement, repair or rehabilitation of all or part of a flood control system. Eligibility The Commonwealth […]
April 4, 2023 48
Overview The H2O PA Act was established by the General Assembly in July 2008. The Act provides single-year or multi-year grants to the state, independent agencies, municipalities, or municipal authorities for High Hazard Unsafe Dams. Uses Projects which involve the repair, rehabilitation, or removal of all or a part of a high hazard unsafe dam. […]
April 4, 2023 49
NOTE: Learn more about the COVID-19 ARPA H20 PA – Water Supply, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Projects program. Overview The H2O PA Act was established by the General Assembly in July 2008. The Act provides for single-year or multi-year grants to municipalities or municipal authorities to assist with the construction of drinking water, sanitary […]
April 4, 2023 50
Overview The High Performance Building Program (HPB) provides financial assistance in the forms of grants and loan funds to underwrite the cost premiums associated with the design and construction or major renovation of high performance buildings in the state. The program is administered jointly by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the Department of […]
April 4, 2023 51
Overview The Historic Preservation Tax Credit (HPTC) provides tax credits to qualified taxpayers who will be completing the restoration of a qualified historic structure into an-income producing property. All projects must include a qualified rehabilitation plan that is approved by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) as being consistent with the standards for rehabilitation […]
April 4, 2023 52
The Pennsylvania HOME Program is a federally funded program that provides municipalities with grant and loan assistance to expand and preserve the supply of decent and affordable housing for low- and very low-income Pennsylvanians.
April 12, 2023 53
Overview The Hospital Emergency Loan Program (HELP) was established to provide critical working capital bridge financing to hospitals located within the Commonwealth that are adversely impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The loan funds are intended to provide a short-term financing solution for hospitals until federal grant funding through the Coronavirus Aid Relief, and Economic […]
April 4, 2023 54
Overview Grant and low-interest loan financing to perform environmental site assessment and remediation work at former industrial sites. Uses Phase I, II and III environmental assessments; Remediation of hazardous substances Eligibility Public entities Private nonprofit economic development entities Companies involved in reuse of former industrial land Entities that did not cause or contribute to environmental […]
April 4, 2023 55
Overview Invent Penn State blends entrepreneurship-focused academic programs, business startup training and incubation, funding for commercialization, and university / community / industry collaborations to facilitate the challenging process of turning research discoveries into valuable products and services that can benefit Pennsylvanians and humankind. Eligibility The designated grantee is The Pennsylvania State University Funding Invent Penn […]
April 4, 2023 56
Overview The Keystone Communities Program (KCP) program is designed to encourage the creation of partnerships between the public and private sectors that jointly support local initiatives such as the growth and stability of neighborhoods and communities; social and economic diversity; and a strong and secure quality of life. The program allows communities to tailor the […]
August 31, 2023 57
2022 KIZ Tax Credit Award Recipients Overview An incentive program that provides tax credits to for-profit companies less than eight years old operating within specific targeted industries within the boundaries of a Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ).  With a total pool of up to $15 million in tax credits available to KIZ companies annually, the KIZ tax […]
December 1, 2023 58
Overview Provides certain state and local tax abatement to businesses and residents locating in designated zones. Uses Businesses, property owners and residents that are located in a KOZ, KOEZ/KOIZ are eligible to receive significant state and local tax benefits. Eligibility Qualified businesses, property owners and residents. Qualified means you satisfactorily meet the necessary criteria listed […]
April 4, 2023 59
Overview The Keystone Special Development Zone (KSDZ) program was established for the purpose of providing incentives to for-profit businesses that locate and operate in designated geographic zones. Pennsylvania continues to have a surplus of abandoned, deteriorated commercial and industrial sites in need of revitalization. The KSDZ program is an incentive-based tax credit program to foster […]
April 4, 2023 60
Overview Low-interest loans to local governments for equipment and facility needs. Uses Rolling stock and data processing equipment purchases or the purchase, construction, renovation or rehabilitation of municipal facilities Eligibility Local governments with populations of 12,000 or less Funding 50% of the total cost of purchasing equipment up to a maximum of $50,000 or 50% […]
April 4, 2023 61
Overview The PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act (Act 2004-71), as amended, provides for the distribution of gaming revenues from Category 4 licensed facilities through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to support projects in the public interest within the host counties. Uses Projects in the public interest. Projects that improve the quality of life […]
February 7, 2024 62
Overview As required under the Gaming Act, DCED has developed program guidelines for Local Share Account funds in Fayette County. Uses LSA funds may be used for economic development, community improvement and public interest projects in Fayette County. See program guidelines for additional information. Eligibility The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Fayette (RACF) is […]
April 4, 2023 63
Overview As required under Act 71 (the Gaming Act), the CFA has developed program guidelines for Local Share Account funds in Luzerne County. Uses Projects in the public interest. See program guidelines for specific eligible uses of funds. Eligibility Eligible applicants include the Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority and any municipality in Luzerne County. Funding Grant […]
February 7, 2024 64
Overview As required under Act 71 (the Gaming Act), the CFA has developed program guidelines for Local Share Account funds in Monroe County. Uses LSA funds may be used for economic development, community development and public interest projects in Monroe County and the following counties contiguous to:  Carbon, Lackawanna, Northampton, Pike and Wayne. See program […]
February 7, 2024 65
Overview As required under Act 71 (the Gaming Act), the CFA has developed program guidelines for Local Share Account funds in Northampton and Lehigh Counties. Uses LSA funds may be used for economic development, community development and public interest projects. Eligibility Eligible applicants include municipalities, counties, economic development agencies and redevelopment authorities in Northampton and […]
February 7, 2024 66
Overview The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has established the Local Share Account (LSA) – Philadelphia program to distribute a portion of slot machine license operation fees from Category 1 or 2 facilities operating within the City of Philadelphia. Funds are available for economic development, neighborhood revitalization, community improvement, and other projects in […]
February 1, 2024 67
Overview The PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act (Act 2004-71), as amended, provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to support projects in the public interest within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Uses Projects in the public interest. Projects that improve the quality of life of citizens in the […]
December 1, 2023 68
Overview As required under the Gaming Act, DCED has developed program guidelines for Local Share Account funds in Washington County. Uses LSA funds maybe used for economic development, job training, community improvement and public interest projects in Washington County. Eligibility The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington (RACW) is the only eligible applicant. Interested […]
January 2, 2024 69
Overview The Manufacturing PA – Industrial Resource Center (IRC) program helps manufacturers compete more effectively through the adoption of modern manufacturing philosophies, techniques, and technologies. The program supports a network of Centers that serve as resources for technology implementation in every region of the Commonwealth and serves the state’s small and medium-sized manufacturing industries. Uses […]
September 8, 2023 70
Manufacturing PA Innovation Projects Overview The Manufacturing PA Innovation Program leverages the internationally acclaimed science and engineering talent and discovery capacity of all Pennsylvania’s institutions of higher education to help ensure that Pennsylvania remains a national and international leader in manufacturing and achieves the full economic potential for good well-paying manufacturing jobs. Uses PMIP grant […]
April 4, 2023 71
Overview The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant program will not duplicate existing programs such as WEDNet and Next Generation Industry Partnerships but is designed to help companies identify and train a skilled workforce for existing or near future open positions, engage youth or those with barriers in awareness building activities of career opportunities in manufacturing, and […]
December 11, 2023 72
Overview Program provides tax credits to taxpayers who increase their annual taxable payroll by $1,000,000 through the creation of new full-time jobs. Uses Tax credit awards shall be equal to 5% of the taxpayers increase in annual taxable payroll, if increased by at least $1,000,000 above a pre-determined base year amount. Eligibility Those eligible to […]
March 15, 2024 73
The Marketing to Attract Business program is intended to support the promotion of business retention, expansion and attraction. More specifically, the program provides funding for projects that demonstrate the importance of marketing the state as a destination of choice for investment and promoting the attributes and assets of individual regions.
April 4, 2023 74
Overview The Marketing to Attract Tourists Program provides funding to support and development international tourism, sports marketing, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions. Uses A primary goal of the program is to promote overnight stays. Applicants should, as part of the project narrative, explain how their project will meet this goal. Eligibility Non-profit organizations with a […]
April 4, 2023 75
Overview Pennsylvania’s Multifamily Weatherization Assistance Program provides a cost-effective approach to lowering operating expenses, maintaining affordability, and creating healthier, more comfortable living environments for low-income families living in buildings with 5 or more units. Learn More Uses Weatherization measures include: Air sealing to reduce infiltration Attic insulation Sidewall insulation Floor and foundation insulation Pipe or […]
January 22, 2024 76
Overview The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to the residents of the commonwealth. Applications for the Multimodal Transportation Fund are accepted annually between March 1 and July 31. All applications and all required supplemental information must be electronically submitted […]
March 1, 2024 77
Municipal Assistance Program 2021 Recipients Overview Provides funding to assist local governments to plan for and efficiently implement a variety of services and improvements, and soundly manage development with an emphasis on intergovernmental approaches.  Funding is available for two groups of activities: shared services, and community planning. Uses Shared service activities: consolidating or regionalizing services […]
April 4, 2023 78
Overview An incentive program that provides tax credits to businesses or private companies investing in rehabilitating, expanding, or improving buildings or land located within designated enterprise zones. Uses Real property improvements such as rehab, expansion or physical improvements to buildings or land resulting in jobs created or retained. View the Neighborhood Assistance Program Enterprise Zone […]
September 13, 2023 79
Overview Grants to communities to address the housing foreclosure crisis created by subprime and other problematic mortgage lending. This program is authorized under the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. See “Where to Apply” below. Uses Acquisition, rehabilitation, land banks, demolition, redevelopment (new construction), financing mechanisms, and housing counseling. Eligibility Existing eligible NSP grantees, […]
March 7, 2024 81
Overview Loans to venture capital partnerships to invest in growth-stage PA companies. Uses Investment in young job-producing companies; Investments must be made in underserved areas of PA, defined as outside the Phila. MSA and those with populations below 1 million. Eligibility Venture Capital Investment Firms Funding To be determined by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Purpose […]
April 4, 2023 82
Overview The Next Generation Farmer Loan Program uses federal tax-exempt financing to reduce a farmer’s interest rate for capital purchases, such as the purchase of farm land or agricultural machinery and equipment. Uses Agricultural land Agricultural improvements Depreciable property Eligibility Permanent Pennsylvania resident who are at least 18 at the time of the loan application […]
February 20, 2024 83
The program provides tax credits to eligible businesses contributing to an Opportunity Scholarship Organization. Business contributions are then used by Opportunity Scholarship Organizations to provide tuition assistance in the form of scholarships to eligible students residing within the boundaries of a low-achieving school to attend another public school outside of their district or nonpublic school. […]
July 28, 2023 84
Overview Act 13 of 2012 establishes the Marcellus Legacy Fund and allocates funds to the Commonwealth Financing Authority for funding orphan or abandoned well plugging projects using the Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging Program (OAWP). Pennsylvania has hundreds of thousands of oil and gas wells drilled since 1859. This program provides a mechanism to plug […]
February 7, 2024 85
Overview The Life Sciences Greenhouses are models of effectiveness and efficiency. They capture the innovation potential of the life sciences industry and nurture that potential with critical early-stage funding and sector-specific business expertise. Pennsylvanians benefit directly as new companies are formed, jobs are created, additional capital is attracted to the commonwealth, and life-saving technologies reach […]
February 23, 2024 86
NOTE: Learn more about the COVID-19 ARPA PA Small Water & Sewer program. Overview Grants for small water, sewer, storm sewer, and flood control infrastructure projects. Pursuant to Article XVII-A, § 1774.1-A, of the Act of April 9, 1929, P.L. 343, as amended (The Fiscal Code) the sum of $40,000,000 was made available to the […]
April 4, 2023 87
If you are a small business applying for the PA-SSBCI program, visit the SSBCI Program Administrator landing page to find your local economic development organization to apply. Overview The Diverse Leaders Venture Program component of the Pennsylvania – SSBCI Program (PA- SSBCI) provides loans to venture capital general partners of diverse status having the wherewithal […]
April 4, 2023 88
Overview Loan guarantee through participating banks to be used to support a wide variety of business purposes. Uses Land, building, equipment, working capital Eligibility Loan guarantee through participating banks for all businesses with capital needs (Horizon Farm Credit) Funding Guaranteed loans up to $500,000 Terms Rates and terms negotiated with participating bank Program provides guarantee […]
April 4, 2023 89
Overview Financing for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) Uses Community and economic development grants and loans that support job creation Eligibility Loans and grants for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) for capacity building and making loans to their customers Only State accredited CDFIs may receive funding CDFIs must meet state accreditation standards and program underwriting […]
August 4, 2023 90
Overview The Pennsylvania Dairy Investment Program was established under Act 38 of 2019 for research and development, organic transition, value-added processing, and marketing grants in support of Pennsylvania’s Dairy Industry. The program is administered jointly by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the PA Department of Agriculture (PDA), under the direction of […]
April 4, 2023 91
Overview Tax-exempt bonds, may be used to finance land, building, equipment, working capital and (in some cases) refinancings. Uses land and building acquisition building renovation and new construction machinery and equipment acquisition and installation designated infrastructure refinancing (of bonds that were also tax-exempt initially) working capital Eligibility All types of businesses and projects needing access […]
April 4, 2023 92
Overview Taxable bonds, may be used to finance land, building, equipment, working capital and refinancings. Uses land and building acquisition building renovation and new construction machinery and equipment acquisition and installation designated infrastructure refinancing working capital Eligibility All types of businesses and projects needing access to low-cost capital Funding Loans no less than $400,000 Up […]
April 4, 2023 93
Overview The Pennsylvania Economic Development for a Growing Economy (PA EDGE) is a collection of tax credit programs designed to attract new investments from businesses in critical manufacturing sectors, including semiconductors, biomedical, milk processing, and petrochemicals and fertilizers produced from natural gas. Tax credits are also available for manufacturers purchasing clean hydrogen and natural gas […]
June 14, 2023 94
Overview Pennsylvania First (PA First) is a comprehensive funding tool to facilitate increased investment and job creation within the commonwealth. Uses Machinery/equipment; Job training; Infrastructure; Land and building improvements; Environmental assessment/remediation; Acquisition of land, buildings, right-of-ways; Working capital; Site preparation. Eligibility Businesses, Municipalities, Municipal Authorities, Redevelopment Authorities, Industrial Development Authorities or Corporations, Local Development Districts. […]
April 4, 2023 95
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Overview The PIDA provides low-interest loans and lines of credit for eligible businesses that commit to creating and retaining full-time jobs and for the development of industrial parks and multi-tenant facilities.  Loan applications are packaged and underwritten by a network of certified economic development organizations (CEDOs) that partner with PIDA to […]
October 31, 2023 96
Overview Low-interest loans for the design, engineering, right-of-way and repair, reconstruction and construction of public highways, bridges, public and private airports and railroads and public transportation systems. Uses Roadway and bridge construction and repair, traffic signals, roadway drainage improvements, airport runways, hangars and equipment, railroad track, equipment and signals, and public transportation capital facilities and […]
April 4, 2023 97
Overview PENNVEST provides low-interest loans and grants for new construction or for improvements to publicly or privately-owned drinking water, storm water or sewage treatment facilities, as well as non-point source pollution prevention best management practices. PENNVEST also provides loan funding to remediate brownfields sites, as well as loan funding to individual homeowners for repair or […]
June 13, 2023 98
Overview The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA) is a collaboration of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Center for Advanced Technology for Large Structural Systems (ATLSS) at Lehigh University and Carnegie Mellon University. The mission of the PITA program is to assist the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and companies within the Commonwealth to increase operating efficiency and […]
October 24, 2023 99
Overview Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission (PMCEC) funds may be used to support and enhance the military value of a military installation or organization.  See program guidelines for eligible activities. Uses PMCEC Grant funds may be used to support and enhance the military value of an installation or organization.  See program guidelines for eligible activities. […]
September 21, 2023 100
Overview PMBDA program provides low-interest loan to businesses owned and operated by ethnic minorities. Uses Land and building acquisitions; Building construction and renovations; Machinery and equipment costs including acquisition and installation; Working capital Costs. Eligibility Any businesses owned and operated by ethnic minorities, except non-franchised restaurants. Funding PMBDA can finance up to 90% of the […]
September 7, 2023 101
Overview PMBDA-RLFCP program provides a source of funds with extended payment terms to successful Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and Community-based Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) to make low-interest loans to businesses owned and operated by ethnic minorities. Uses Funds to CDFIs and RLFs organizations are to be used to make smaller loans to benefit minority […]
April 4, 2023 102
Overview Low-cost loans to enterprises with job-creating projects located within the state’s federally-designated EB5 regional center. The federal EB5 investor program grants eligible foreign investors the opportunity to obtain an EB5 visa if they commit to invest funds in job-producing development projects in the United States. Funds may be used to finance new construction, the acquisition […]
April 4, 2023 103
If you are a small business applying for the PA-SSBCI program, visit the SSBCI Program Administrator landing page to find your local economic development organization to apply. Overview The Pennsylvania State Small Business Credit Initiative (PA-SSBCI) provides funding to economic development partners for the implementation and administration of capital programs to support small businesses through […]
April 4, 2023 104
Overview The Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES) was established to provide grant funding to eligible applicants to develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within the Commonwealth. The program is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) through the Pennsylvania First Program (PA First). The […]
November 9, 2023 105
Overview The Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP) helps Pennsylvania companies improve their competitiveness, by providing a limited amount of free technical assistance to resolve specific technical questions or needs, while it facilitates connections to other relevant information, resources and/or programs. PennTAP is a statewide network of geographically-dispersed technical specialists with expertise in a variety of […]
February 20, 2024 106
Overview The Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE) provides grants to construct the last few miles of natural gas distribution lines to business parks, existing manufacturing and industrial enterprises, which will result in the creation of new economic base jobs in the commonwealth while providing access to natural gas for residents. Uses Funds may be used for […]
April 4, 2023 107
Overview The Powdered Metals Program provides training programs for the existing workforce supported through Penn State and the regional community education councils. The program makes use of the facilities in the schools within the north central Pennsylvania region, such as the metalworking facility at St. Marys High School and the laboratory at the Penn State […]
April 4, 2023 108
Overview The Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance (PREP) is designed to encourage regional coordination in economic development efforts, yielding superior customer service to the business community and a comprehensive, efficient statewide economic delivery strategy.   Learn more about the ten PREP regions. Uses PREP will provide grants to consortia of economic development service providers that may […]
April 4, 2023 109
Overview The Private Dam Financial Assurance Program was established under the Private Dam Financial Assurance Program Act (PDFAP Act) to provide financial assurance assistance to owners of regulated private dams to meet proof of financial responsibility required under Section 11 of the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act. The PDFAP Act also has a provision to […]
April 4, 2023 110
Overview The Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program (PSFIG) provides grants to public school districts and area career and technical schools for eligible facility improvement projects. Uses Funds may be used for the following activities: Roof repairs and roof replacement, Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, Boilers and controls, Plumbing systems, Energy-saving projects, Health and […]
March 1, 2024 111
Overview The Qualified Manufacturing Innovation and Reinvestment Deduction was established to encourage increased investment and job creation through manufacturing in Pennsylvania Uses Qualified businesses are eligible to deduct five percent of their private capital investment from their corporate net income tax liability if they invest more than $100 million in the creation of new or […]
April 4, 2023 112
Overview The intent of the program is to preserve essential rail freight service where economically feasible and preserve or stimulate economic development through the generation of new or expanded rail freight service in Pennsylvania. Uses Capital maintenance and/or construction of freight rail or intermodal rail infrastructure. Funding Projects are limited to a maximum of 70% […]
August 29, 2023 113
Overview The Renewable Energy Program (REP) provides financial assistance in the forms of grant and loan funds to promote the use of alternative energy in Pennsylvania. The program is administered jointly by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) under the direction of the Commonwealth Financing Authority […]
April 4, 2023 114
Overview Allows companies holding qualifying Research and Development Tax Credits to apply for approval to sell those tax credits and assign them to the buyer(s). How to Apply for R&D Credit Award File an application with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Applications for credit must be submitted on the new online application system. Additional Information […]
September 21, 2023 115
The program will accept applications, as outlined in the Program Guidelines, between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM on Tuesday, October 13. Overview The Rural Jobs and Investment Tax Credit Program (“Program”) is an investment tool designed to offer rural business owners access to capital for business development in rural areas. The capital is sourced to […]
April 4, 2023 116
Overview Loan Guarantees for working capital for 2-7 yr old manufacturing, biotech and technology-oriented companies Uses Preference will be given to guarantees for working capital. Land, building, machinery and equipment are also eligible. Eligibility Banks that do business within Pennsylvania Funding For first two years, 50 percent of outstanding principal up to $1 million. After first […]
April 4, 2023 117
Overview Section 108 enables states and local governments participating in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to obtain federally guaranteed loans to fund large economic development projects and undertake revitalization activities. Under Pennsylvania’s initiative to use Section 108 the loans are guaranteed by the Commonwealth, committing the use of future CDBG funds to pay […]
April 4, 2023 118
Overview Act 13 of 2012 establishes the Marcellus Legacy Fund and allocates funds to the Commonwealth Financing Authority (the “Authority”) for statewide initiatives for complying with the Act of January 24, 1966 (1965 P. L. 1535, No. 537), known as the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act. Uses Costs associated with the planning work required under Act […]
February 7, 2024 119
Overview The Solar Energy Program (SEP) provides financial assistance in the form of grant and loan funds to promote the use of solar energy in Pennsylvania. The program is administered jointly by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) under the direction of the Commonwealth Financing Authority […]
August 31, 2023 120
Overview Section 1721-A.2 of Subarticle C of the Fiscal Code (Act of April 9, 1929, P.L. 343, No 176) establishes the Sports Tourism and Marketing Account (the “Account”) within the Pennsylvania Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund as a restricted account. The purpose of the account is to attract high-quality, amateur, and professional sporting and […]
January 23, 2024 121
Overview The General Appropriation Act of 2020 (1A of 2020) and the Supplement to the General Appropriation Act of 2020 (Act 17A of 2020) together appropriated a combined total of $5,000,000 to establish the State Facility Closure Transition Program (SFCTP). The SFCTP is intended to ensure adequate community support following the closure of commonwealth facilities […]
April 4, 2023 122
Overview Provides matching grant funds to assist municipalities experiencing fiscal difficulties to develop comprehensive multi-year financial plans and establish short- and long-term financial objectives. Uses Development and implementation of multi-year financial management programs and strategies. Eligibility Pennsylvania local government Funding Grants up to $200,000 for 50 percent of total project cost. Terms Applicant must provide 50 percent match. […]
May 22, 2023 123
Overview Promotes and stimulates the general economic welfare of various regions and communities in the Commonwealth and assists in the development, redevelopment and revitalization of Brownfield and Greenfield sites in accordance with the TIF Act. The program provides credit enhancement for TIF projects to improve market access and lower capital costs through the use of […]
August 4, 2023 124
Overview The Tourism Accredited Zoos Program provides funding to Pennsylvania accredited zoos designated by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and the Zoological Association of America (ZAA). The mission of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Accreditation Commission is to establish, uphold, and raise the highest zoological and aquarium industry standards through self-evaluation, […]
April 4, 2023 125
Overview The Unserved High-Speed Broadband Funding Program (UHSB) provides grants to deploy middle-mile and last-mile high-speed broadband infrastructure to unserved areas in Pennsylvania. An unserved area is defined as a designated geographic area in which households or businesses do not have access to at least 25 megabits per second downstream speeds and 3 megabits per […]
May 15, 2023 126
Overview Article Act 84 of 2016 (Article XVII-D, the Entertainment Production Tax Credit) authorizes the issuances of Video Game Production Tax Credit to expand the video gaming production in Pennsylvania. Uses Recipients of an Video Game Production Tax Credit may use the tax credit to offset their Pennsylvania state liability or sell, assign, or transfer […]
April 4, 2023 127
Overview Program provides tax credits to business firms who provide contributions to waterfront development organizations who are undertaking a waterfront development project. The program encourages private investment in waterfront property that creates public access to the water, increases property values, restores ecology and catalyzes further financial investment and job creation. The application period for businesses […]
March 15, 2024 128
Overview Act 13 of 2012 establishes the Marcellus Legacy Fund and allocates funds to the Commonwealth Financing Authority for watershed restoration and protection projects. The overall goal of the Watershed Restoration and Protection Program (WRPP) is to restore, and maintain restored stream reaches impaired by the uncontrolled discharge of nonpoint source polluted runoff, and ultimately […]
February 7, 2024 129
Overview Pennsylvania’s Weatherization Assistance Program increases energy efficiency in homes by reducing energy costs and increasing comfort while safeguarding health and safety. Learn More Uses On site energy audits are conducted to assess conditions in homes and to identify the most cost-effective energy saving measures to be installed. Weatherization services include but are not limited […]
December 6, 2023 130
Created by the Department of Community & Economic Development and made available through the Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania – WEDnetPA – the program provides qualified employers training funds for new and existing employees.
September 21, 2023 131
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