Shapiro Administration Continues Commitment to Revitalizing Pittsburgh, Highlights $3.3 Million Investment to Support a More Vibrant Downtown
March 12, 2026
The recent Neighborhood Assistance Program award to the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership will help create a cleaner, safer downtown over the next six years. Since Governor Josh Shapiro united the public, […]
ICYMI: Governor Shapiro’s Economic Development Strategy Results in Over $350 Million in New Private Sector Investment in December Alone, Helping Create Over 5,000 New Jobs Across Pennsylvania
December 29, 2025
Under Governor Shapiro’s leadership, Pennsylvania’s economy remains one of the strongest in the nation — and the only state in the Northeast with a growing economy. Since taking office, Governor […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $70 Million to Support 405 Projects Statewide That Will Help Revitalize Communities and Improve Quality of Life for Pennsylvanians
December 15, 2025
These project awards are possible because Governor Josh Shapiro secured continued funding for the Neighborhood Assistance Program in his 2025-26 state budget. The Shapiro Administration is focused on building vibrant […]
Feeding Our Communities: Shapiro Administration Highlights $459,000 Investment in New Helping Harvest Community Kitchen During Its Grand Opening Celebration in Reading
August 8, 2025
The Berks County program supported by DCED, will provide culinary training to community members needing new job skills and meals for people in need of food assistance. Since day one, Governor Josh […]
Strengthening Communities: Shapiro Administration Highlights $753,000 Investment in the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania to Feed Individuals and Families In Need
May 19, 2025
The Erie County-based program received one of 403 statewide awards recently through the Neighborhood Assistance Program, which Governor Shapiro is again proposing to fund for $72 million in his 2025-26 […]
Strengthening Our Communities: Shapiro Administration Invests More than $1 Million; Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at Greater Hazleton YMCA Early Education Center
January 31, 2025
Getting stuff done: support for the project is possible thanks to Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 bipartisan budget, which doubled the Neighborhood Assistance Program’s funding to $72 million. The Hazleton YMCA […]
Strengthening Our Communities: Shapiro Administration Invests $33,750 to help Provide Free Dental Care to Low-Income Residents with Disabilities in Cumberland County and Harrisburg
January 15, 2025
Support for the project is possible thanks to Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 bipartisan budget, which doubled the Neighborhood Assistance Program’s funding to $72 million. A Gift of Smiles dental clinic […]
Getting Stuff Done: Shapiro Administration Announces $34.3 Million Investment to Support 218 Projects Statewide to Help Improve the Quality of Life for Pennsylvanians
January 13, 2025
Today’s project awards are possible because Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 bipartisan budget doubled the Neighborhood Assistance Program’s funding to $72 million. Since day one, the Shapiro Administration has focused on […]
Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $500,000 to Support Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank’s New Community Kitchen in Reading
September 20, 2024
The Berks County project is one of 186 recent statewide awards through the Neighborhood Assistance Program, which had its funding doubled to $72 million in Governor Shapiro’s bipartisan 2024-25 budget. […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $58,500 in Wildheart Ministries’ Project to Increase Affordable Housing in Harrisburg’s Allison Hill Neighborhood
September 11, 2024
The Dauphin County project is one of 186 recent statewide awards through the Neighborhood Assistance Program, which had its funding doubled to $72 million in Governor Shapiro’s bipartisan 2024-25 budget. […]
ICYMI: Shapiro Administration Invests $36 Million to Assist Low-Income Pennsylvanians and Improve Our Communities, Begins Accepting Applications for Additional Funding Opportunities
September 9, 2024
The Neighborhood Assistance Program’s funding doubled to $72 million in Governor Josh Shapiro’s bipartisan 2024-25 budget. Wilkes-Barre, PA – Last week, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick […]
Shapiro Administration Announces $36 Million Investment to Support Projects That Assist Low-Income Pennsylvanians and Help Improve Our Communities
September 5, 2024
The Neighborhood Assistance Program, which had its funding doubled to $72 million in Governor Shapiro’s bipartisan 2024-25 budget, will open a second round of applications on September 9, 2024. Wilkes […]
ICYMI: Shapiro Administration Approves $36 Million Through Neighborhood Assistance Program to Strengthen PA Communities
December 18, 2023
261 NAP awards were made across the Commonwealth, reinforcing the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to improve quality of life for our fellow Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $71,500 to Help Upgrade St. Ann’s Campus of Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center in Erie
December 12, 2023
Governor Josh Shapiro recently approved $36 million through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to improve distressed areas and revitalize communities. The Erie County project is one of 261 NAP awards […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $243,750 in the Urban Impact Foundation to Support Services for Disadvantaged Youth in Pittsburgh
December 11, 2023
Governor Josh Shapiro recently approved $36 million through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to improve distressed areas and revitalize communities. The Allegheny County project is one of 261 NAP awards […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $81,750 in Common Roots’ Project to Renovate Properties in Meadville, Provide Housing
December 8, 2023
Governor Josh Shapiro recently approved $36 million through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to improve distressed areas and revitalize communities. The Crawford County project is one of 261 NAP awards […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $11,000 in Wildheart Ministries’ Project to Help Revitalize the Allison Hill Area of Harrisburg
December 7, 2023
Governor Josh Shapiro recently approved $36 million through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to improve distressed areas and revitalize communities. The Dauphin County project is one of 261 NAP awards […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $82,500 in ArtsQuest Program to Support Diversity and Inclusion in the Lehigh Valley
December 5, 2023
Governor Josh Shapiro recently approved $36 million through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to improve distressed areas and revitalize communities. The Northampton County project is one of 261 NAP awards […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $2 million to Redevelop the Former Murray-Smith Furniture Building in Downtown Wilkes-Barre
December 5, 2023
Governor Josh Shapiro recently approved $36 million through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to improve distressed areas and revitalize Pennsylvania communities. The Luzerne County project is one of 261 NAP […]
Shapiro Administration Approves $36 Million in Tax Credits to Businesses, Encouraging Them to Contribute to Local Nonprofit Organizations, Strengthening Neighborhoods and Communities Across the Commonwealth
November 20, 2023
Through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP), Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration are continuing their commitment to improve distressed communities. DCED Secretary Rick Siger made the announcement at the Philabundance […]
Shapiro Administration Designates Ephrata as a Keystone Communities Main Street Designation
August 22, 2023
Program will support businesses and improve quality of life for residents Ephrata, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary Rick Vilello today announced that Ephrata Borough […]
ACHIEVEability, Philadelphia Across Pennsylvania, communities are teaming up with businesses through DCED’s Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to invest in community development projects that are improving residents’ quality of life. One […]