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Pennsylvania Business and Commerce Grants

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The Municipalities Financial Recovery Act (Act 47) Grant Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides financial assistance and technical support to struggling local governments in Pennsylvania to help them recover from fiscal distress and achieve financial stability.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
Statewide Agricultural Organization Reimbursement Program
$10,000
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 5, 2026

This program provides financial support to statewide agricultural organizations in Pennsylvania to help cover costs associated with promoting agriculture and agribusiness through events and initiatives.

Agriculture
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, nonprofits, and local governments in Pennsylvania for projects that promote alternative and clean energy development and improve energy efficiency.

Energy
Small businesses
Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP)
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania municipalities and nonprofit organizations for assessing and cleaning up environmental contamination at former industrial sites to promote community redevelopment.

Environment
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
Main Street Matters Program
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments and organizations in Pennsylvania to revitalize downtown areas and improve community infrastructure, supporting projects like business development, housing accessibility, and public improvements.

Community Development
City or township governments
Creative Innovation and Impact Grant Program
$150,000
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations, government units, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania to support innovative projects that enhance the visibility and impact of the creative sector in the state.

Arts
Nonprofits
Sports Marketing and Tourism Program (STAMP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local authorities in Pennsylvania to attract and host major sporting and esports events, boosting tourism and economic growth in the state.

Recreation
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
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Challenge Grant
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to support high-growth companies and foster innovation through technology commercialization and strategic partnerships.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Dairy Processor Modernization Grant
$250,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 13, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to dairy processors in the Northeast to modernize their operations by acquiring specialized equipment that improves efficiency, product quality, and sustainability.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Global Access Program (GAP)
$10,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 15, 2024

This program provides financial support to small to mid-sized Pennsylvania businesses to enhance their export activities through reimbursement for various international trade-related expenses.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Marketing to Attract Marquis Events (MTAME)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2026

This grant provides financial support to organizations and businesses in Pennsylvania to host major events that attract tourism and promote economic development in celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Young, Beginning, and Small Farmer Grant Program
$20,000
Horizon Farm Credit
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This program provides financial support to young, new, and small-scale farmers to enhance their operations and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Agriculture
Individuals
Pennsylvania First Program (PA First)
$5,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and organizations in Pennsylvania to support expansion, job creation, and investment in the state's economy.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Engage!
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2024

This program provides funding to support proactive engagement with local businesses in Pennsylvania, helping them to retain and expand by fostering strong relationships with economic and workforce development partners.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and not-for-profit entities in Pennsylvania to enhance community well-being through job creation, infrastructure improvements, and business development in the Appalachian Region.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Invent Penn State Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 22, 2024

This grant supports entrepreneurs and researchers in Pennsylvania by providing resources and funding to help turn innovative ideas into marketable products and services that benefit the community and beyond.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
State Facility Closure Transition Program (SFCTP)
$5,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2021

Date Added

Mar 25, 2024

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 in directly impacted and contiguous counties. Financial Info: 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 in directly impacted and contiguous counties.

Environment
City or township governments