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Pennsylvania grants for Special district governments

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John H. Shook Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The John H. Shook Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 3, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and agencies that enhance the quality of life for older adults in Franklin County and the Central Pennsylvania region.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
902 Recycling Program Development and Implementation Grant
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania municipalities and counties to develop and implement effective recycling programs that improve local recycling efforts and infrastructure.

Environment
County governments
Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP)
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations in Pennsylvania for the development and improvement of parks, trails, and recreational spaces to enhance community livability and promote conservation.

Recreation
City or township governments
Business in Our Sites Grants/Loans (BOS)
$4,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2024

This program provides financial support to municipalities and redevelopment authorities in Pennsylvania for developing and revitalizing business-ready sites to attract new businesses and stimulate economic growth.

Community Development
City or township governments
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Funds
$171,500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to qualified entities in Pennsylvania for the installation of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations along designated highways, promoting EV adoption and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy
County governments
Sewage Facilities Program
$100,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Pennsylvania municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions for improving sewage and water infrastructure projects that promote public health and environmental conservation.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,500,000
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This program provides funding to public and private operators for the construction and improvement of transient moorage facilities for recreational motorboats 26 feet or longer, ensuring they are accessible for short-term stays.

Recreation
City or township governments
Emergency Training Center Capital Grant
$100,000
Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC)
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to emergency service training organizations in Pennsylvania for improving facilities and acquiring equipment necessary for high-quality training of emergency responders.

Education
County governments
Municipal Fire Department Capital Grant
$100,000
Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC)
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This program provides funding to municipal and combination fire departments in Pennsylvania to improve their facilities and equipment for better emergency response capabilities.

Safety
City or township governments
Local Government Emergency Housing Support Program (LGEHS)
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to address emergency housing needs for displaced residents following disasters.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Sponsorship Program
$500
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding for events that raise awareness about the restoration and protection of natural resources in the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's watersheds, targeting nonprofits and community organizations.

Environment
Nonprofits
Grow NORCO Grant
$50,000
Northampton County
Local

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in Northampton County for projects that improve economic prosperity and quality of life, such as public infrastructure, community planning, and quality of life enhancements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging Grant Program
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, nonprofits, and other organizations in Pennsylvania for the cleanup and sealing of orphaned or abandoned oil and gas wells to protect public health and the environment.

Environment
City or township governments
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

Community Development
Special district governments
Greenways, Trails and Recreation Grant Program
$250,000
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance public parks, trails, and recreational spaces, promoting environmental conservation and community well-being.

Environment
City or township governments
Peer and Circuit Rider Grant Programs
$72,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local governments and municipal agencies in improving their recreational and conservation services through collaborative projects and shared professional expertise.

Community Development
City or township governments
Enterprise Zone Designation
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides support to municipalities and organizations in Pennsylvania to revitalize distressed industrial areas, attract new businesses, and create jobs through strategic economic development initiatives.

Community Development
City or township governments
Community Impact Grants
$25,000
South Mountain Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the natural, cultural, agricultural, and recreational resources of south-central Pennsylvania, encouraging collaboration among nonprofits, municipalities, and educational institutions to improve community well-being and ecological integrity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Guarantee Program
$5,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides financial guarantees to municipalities and authorized authorities in Pennsylvania to help them secure funding for redevelopment projects that improve infrastructure and stimulate economic growth in designated areas.

Community Development
City or township governments
Sewage Facilities Program (SFP)
$100,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial support to municipalities, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations in Pennsylvania for planning and improving sewage management infrastructure to ensure compliance with environmental and health standards.

Environment
City or township governments