Grants

Below is a list of current grants available through Pennsylvania departments or agencies. If submitting an application, be certain to inform my office once the application has been submitted, by calling my Washington Township/Export office at 724-387-9113.


NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS OPEN:
Commonwealth Financing Authority: Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF)
Who May Apply: Municipalities, councils of government, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agency, ports (rail/freight)

Use: The MTF provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure a safe and reliable system of transportation exists in Pennsylvania. The program is intended to provide financial assistance to improve public transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit revitalization.

Funds: Requests must have a total eligible cost of $100,000 or more and no request shall exceed $3,000,000 for any project.

Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
More information: DCED Website

PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS:
Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES
Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations.

Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania.

Funds: $400 million in funding is available.

Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis
More information: DCED Website

Department of Environmental Protection: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program
Who May Apply: Pennsylvania residents whose total household income is below 400 percent of the Federal Income Poverty Level.

Use: This program provides a rebate to Pennsylvanians who purchase or lease alternative fuel vehicles.

Funds: Rebates vary depending on type of vehicle purchased.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted and evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds remain available. Please note applications must be received within six months of the date of the vehicle purchase.
More information: DEP Website

Department of Community and Economic Development: Pennsylvania First
Who May Apply: Businesses, Municipalities, Municipal Authorities, Redevelopment Authorities, Industrial Development Authorities or Corporations, Local Development Districts.

Use: Machinery/equipment; Job training; Infrastructure; Land and building improvements; Environmental assessment/remediation; Acquisition of land, buildings, rights-of-way; Working capital; Site preparation.

Funds: Grants and loans are available assuming an applicant can meet the private investment requirement.

Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
More information: DCED Website

Commonwealth Financing Authority: Solar for Schools Program
Who May Apply: A school district, intermediate unit, area career and technical school, charter school, cyber charter school, regional charter school, chartered school for the education of the deaf or blind, a community college, the Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, the Pennsylvania College of Technology.

Use: Purchase and installation of equipment for a solar energy project, energy storage costs related to the storage of electricity, engineering, design, and inspection costs, site preparation for ground mounted systems, or any other cost associated with a solar energy project.

Funds: $25 million in state funding is available.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until funds are depleted.
More information: DCED Website

Department of Environmental Protection: Recycling Program Development and Implementation Grant Program
Who May Apply: Municipalities

Use: To develop and implement recycling programs

Funds: Grants are available up to $250,000.

Application Deadline: May 22, 2026
More information: DEP Website

Commonwealth Financing Authority: Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program
Who May Apply: Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations, for profit businesses.

Use: Planning, acquisition, development, rehabilitation and repair of greenways, recreational trails, open space, parks and beautification projects.

Funds: Grant requests shall not exceed $250,000.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
More information: CFA Website

Commonwealth Financing Authority: Baseline Water Quality Data Program
Who May Apply: Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations, for profit businesses.

Use: Eligible projects are those that will use accepted scientific principles and practices for water sample collection and analysis to document existing groundwater quality conditions on private water supplies.

Funds: Grant requests shall not exceed $250,000.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
More information: CFA Website

Commonwealth Financing Authority: Flood Mitigation Program
Who May Apply: Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations, for profit businesses.

Use: Eligible projects are to assist with flood mitigation.

Funds: Grant requests shall not exceed $500,000.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
More information: CFA Website

Commonwealth Financing Authority: Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging Program
Who May Apply: Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations, for profit businesses.

Use: Cleaning out and plugging of abandoned and orphan oil and gas wells, stray gas mitigation systems, and well venting projects.

Funds: Grant requests shall not exceed $1,000,000.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
More information: CFA Website

Commonwealth Financing Authority: Sewage Facilities Program
Who May Apply: Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations, for profit businesses.

Use: Costs associated with the planning work required under the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act.

Funds: Grant requests shall not exceed $100,000.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
More information: CFA Website

Commonwealth Financing Authority: Business in Our Sites
Who May Apply: Municipalities, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development authorities, private developers (construction loans only)

Use: The acquisition and development of key sites for future use by businesses, private developers, and others

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
More information: CFA Website

Commonwealth Financing Authority: Sewage Facilities Program
Who May Apply: Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations, for profit businesses.

Use: Costs associated with the planning work required under the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act.
Funds: Grant requests shall not exceed $100,000.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
More information: CFA Website