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Pennsylvania Business and Commerce Grants

Explore 114 grant opportunities

Solar Energy Program (SEP)
$5,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to businesses, nonprofits, and local governments in Pennsylvania to promote the development and expansion of solar energy projects and manufacturing.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Guaranteed Free Training (GFT) Program
$100,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This program provides financial support to eligible Pennsylvania companies for employee training in key industries to enhance workforce skills and improve business competitiveness.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
PA Life Science Greenhouse Initiative
$3,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support and business expertise to early-stage life science and biotechnology companies in Pennsylvania to foster innovation and job creation in the industry.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Manufacturing PA Industrial Resource Center Program
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 22, 2024

This program provides funding to regional Industrial Resource Centers in Pennsylvania to assist small and medium-sized manufacturers with technical support, workforce development, and process improvements to boost their competitiveness and productivity.

Business and Commerce
Exclusive - see details
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 funding opportunity assists communities in developing a portfolio of ready sites to attract and support growing businesses, with loans available specifically for private developers.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Farm Vitality Planning Grant Program
$15,000
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania farmers for professional planning services to ensure the long-term sustainability and transition of their agricultural operations.

Agriculture
Individuals
African American Community Fund
$5,000
Washington County Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Washington County, Pennsylvania, to support programs and initiatives that benefit the African American community through culture, education, economic development, and community enhancement.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE)
$2,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial support for the construction of natural gas pipelines to help Pennsylvania communities, businesses, and institutions access affordable energy resources and stimulate economic growth.

Energy
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State
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
Grants to help Pennsylvania Farms and Agribusinesses
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to assist small- and mid-sized farms and agribusinesses in Pennsylvania by providing resources for workforce development and improved human resources practices to ensure their long-term success and stability.

Workforce Development
County governments
Local Share Account (LSA) - Fayette County
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to support community and economic development projects in Fayette County, aimed at improving quality of life and creating jobs through local investments from gaming revenues.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
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
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 support local governments and developers in revitalizing underutilized properties and stimulating economic growth in communities across the Commonwealth.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments
Community Development Block Grant Competitive Program (CDBG)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This program provides funding to small local governments in Pennsylvania for community revitalization projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
County governments
Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES)
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local governments and organizations in Pennsylvania to develop and enhance competitive sites for businesses looking to relocate or expand in the state.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Alternative and Clean Energy Program (ACE)
$2,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and organizations in Pennsylvania for developing and implementing alternative and clean energy projects, helping to create jobs and promote sustainable energy solutions.

Energy
City or township governments
Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Technology Development Grant
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions in Pennsylvania to promote technology innovation and create high-skill job opportunities across various sectors.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Pennsylvania Malt and Brewed Beverage Industry Promotion Program
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 8, 2024

This program provides up to $1 million annually to promote and support the growth of Pennsylvania's malt and brewed beverage industries through marketing, research, and training initiatives.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Pennsylvania Wine Marketing and Research Program Board
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 8, 2024

This program provides funding to support marketing and research initiatives that enhance wine production and promote the Pennsylvania wine industry.

Agriculture
Small businesses