Browse grants
Federal and state grant opportunities with plain-English eligibility summaries. We aggregate public records — always verify the details on the funder’s site before applying. Or browse the complete index →
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
UnofficialDue in 21 daysCommunity & Economic Development · Amount varies
Pennsylvania's HOME Investment Partnerships Program provides HUD-funded grant and loan assistance to municipalities, not to nonprofits or individuals directly, to expand and preserve affordable housing for low- and very-low-income residents. No specific award amount is listed. Eligibility is narrow and restricted to municipal governments. Applications are due September 11, 2026.
Government / tribalNarrow eligibilityDeadline soonLocal Share Account (LSA) - Monroe Co
UnofficialDue Sep 30, 2026Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
Open to municipalities in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, plus counties and municipalities contiguous to it, and economic or redevelopment authorities in that area — not open to general nonprofits or businesses. Funded through Act 71 gaming revenue (Local Share Account program) for community and economic development projects. The amount isn't specified; applications are due September 30, 2026.
Government / tribalNarrow eligibilityLocal Share Account (LSA) - Northampton & Lehigh
UnofficialDue Sep 30, 2026Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
Limited to municipalities, counties, and economic development or redevelopment authorities within Northampton and Lehigh Counties, Pennsylvania — not open to general nonprofits or businesses. Funded through Act 71 gaming revenue, the Local Share Account program supports community and economic development projects in these counties. The award amount isn't specified, and applications are due September 30, 2026.
Government / tribalNarrow eligibilityLocal Share Account (LSA) - Luzerne Co
UnofficialDue Sep 30, 2026Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
Limited to municipalities in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, and the Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority — not open to nonprofits or businesses generally. Funded through Act 71 gaming revenue (Local Share Account program) for community and economic development projects in the county. The amount isn't specified; applications are due September 30, 2026.
Government / tribalNarrow eligibilityLocal Share Account Fund (Gaming Funds) Category 4
UnofficialDue Sep 30, 2026Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
Open to Pennsylvania counties, municipalities, and economic development or redevelopment authorities in areas hosting Category 4 gaming licensees — not open to general nonprofits or businesses. Funded through Act 71 gaming revenue via the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support public-interest projects in host counties. The amount isn't specified; applications are due September 30, 2026.
Government / tribalNarrow eligibilityCommunity Development Block Grant (CDBG)
UnofficialDue Oct 30, 2026Community & Economic Development · From $100K
Pennsylvania's Community Development Block Grant program funds community development activities, but is invitation-only for municipalities pre-identified under Act 179 of 1984 — it is not open to general applicants. Funding starts at a minimum of $100,000, with no stated maximum. Applications are due October 30, 2026.
Government / tribalNarrow eligibilityManufacturing Tax Credit Program (MTC)
UnofficialDue Jun 30, 2027Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
The Manufacturing Tax Credit Program gives Pennsylvania taxpayers a state tax credit when they increase their annual taxable payroll by $1,000,000 through creating new full-time jobs. This is a performance-based tax credit rather than a cash grant, with eligibility limited to qualified taxpayers meeting this specific payroll growth threshold. No award amount is specified.
Small businessNarrow eligibilitySports Marketing and Tourism Grant Program (SMAT)
UnofficialDue Dec 31, 2027Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
Open broadly to Pennsylvania municipalities, local authorities, nonprofits, and other legal entities. Funded through the state's gaming-derived Sports Marketing and Tourism Account, it supports attracting amateur, professional, and e-sports events to the Commonwealth to boost tourism and economic impact. Award amount isn't specified; applications are due December 31, 2027.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalBroad eligibilityNeighborhood Assistance Program Neighborhood Partnership Program (NAP-NPP)
UnofficialDue Jun 30, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
This Pennsylvania Neighborhood Partnership Program tax credit encourages businesses to invest in multi-year projects that improve distressed areas, with 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations as the eligible applicant type. No specific funding amount is listed, and the deadline is far out. As a tax-credit mechanism rather than a direct grant, applicants should confirm exactly how nonprofits participate in the program.
Nonprofits501(c)(3) onlyNarrow eligibilityNeighborhood Assistance Program Enterprise Zone Tax Credit (NAP-EZP)
UnofficialDue Jun 30, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
This Pennsylvania Enterprise Zone Tax Credit provides tax incentives to businesses and private for-profit companies that invest in rehabilitating, expanding, or improving buildings or land within designated enterprise zones. Nonprofits are not listed as eligible applicants for this particular program, unlike other Neighborhood Assistance Program tracks. No funding amount is specified, and the deadline is far out.
Small businessNarrow eligibilityBen Franklin Technology Developtment Authority: Venture Investment Program (BFTDA-VIP)
UnofficialDue Jun 30, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
This Pennsylvania venture investment program provides risk capital intended to help build a technology-based economy in the state, with not-for-profit organizations and community groups listed as the eligible applicant types. No specific funding amount is listed, and the deadline is far out with no urgency to apply.
NonprofitsNarrow eligibilityNeighborhood Assistance Program and Special Program Priorities (NAP-SPP)
UnofficialDue Jun 30, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
This Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance Program (Special Program Priorities track) is a tax credit encouraging businesses to invest in projects improving distressed areas, with 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations as the eligible applicant type. No funding amount is listed, and the deadline is far out. This is a tax-credit mechanism rather than a direct cash grant, so applicants should confirm program mechanics before applying.
Nonprofits501(c)(3) onlyNarrow eligibilityNeighborhood Assistance Program (NAP)
UnofficialDue Jun 30, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
This Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance Program tax credit encourages business investment in projects that improve distressed areas, with 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations as the eligible applicant type. No funding amount is specified, and the deadline is far out. This is a tax-credit mechanism rather than a direct cash grant, so applicants should confirm how funds reach their organization.
Nonprofits501(c)(3) onlyNarrow eligibilityNeighborhood Assistance Program Charitable Food Program (NAP-CFP)
UnofficialDue Jun 30, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
This Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance Program tax credit encourages businesses to invest in charitable food projects that improve distressed areas; eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. No specific funding amount is listed, and the deadline is far out with no urgency. This is a tax-credit mechanism rather than a direct cash grant, so applicants should confirm how the funds reach their organization.
Nonprofits501(c)(3) onlyNarrow eligibilityMarketing to Attract Tourists (MTAT)
UnofficialDue Jul 1, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
This Pennsylvania tourism program funds marketing and event-attraction efforts (destination marketing, sports events, major concerts/conventions) to draw visitors to Pennsylvania, open to destination marketing organizations, tourism-related businesses, and regional/industry coalitions. Eligibility differs by sub-program (e.g., some events must draw multi-night stays), so applicants should confirm which track fits their project. No funding amount is specified, and the deadline is far out.
NonprofitsSmall businessBroad eligibilityMain Street Matters (MSM)
UnofficialDue Aug 31, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
Open to Pennsylvania units of local government, redevelopment/housing authorities, nonprofits (including economic development organizations and community development corporations), and downtown/neighborhood improvement districts. Funding supports downtown and neighborhood revitalization — planning, business support, aesthetic improvements, and safety and security enhancements. Award amount isn't specified; the listing carries a long-open deadline of August 31, 2035.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalBroad eligibilityVideo Game Production Tax Credit (VGP)
UnofficialDue Dec 31, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
The Video Game Production Tax Credit is a Pennsylvania state tax credit available only to video game production companies operating in the Commonwealth. It is not a cash grant but a credit against state tax liability, and eligibility is restricted to this single, narrow industry category. No award amount is specified.
Small businessNarrow eligibilityCoal Refuse Tax Credit (CRTC)
UnofficialDue Dec 31, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
This is a tax credit, not a grant, restricted to qualified taxpayers operating facilities that generate electricity from coal refuse, control acid gases, and use the resulting ash to reclaim mining-affected sites. It is not a general funding source for nonprofits, small businesses, or researchers outside this specific industry. No credit amount or deadline is specified.
Narrow eligibilityEntertainment Economic Enhancement Program (EEEP)
UnofficialDue Dec 31, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
The Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program is a Pennsylvania tax credit authorized under Act 84 of 2016 to support concert rehearsals and tours held in the state. Eligibility details are not specified in the listing beyond this niche entertainment-industry focus, and no award amount is listed, so applicants should confirm specifics directly with the state program.
Narrow eligibilityMunicipal Assistance Program - Shared Services and Planning (MAP-SSP)
UnofficialDue Dec 31, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
The Municipal Assistance Program (Shared Services and Planning) funds Pennsylvania counties and municipalities to plan and implement shared services and community planning initiatives, emphasizing intergovernmental cooperation. Only local government entities are eligible; nonprofits, businesses, and individuals do not qualify. No award amount is specified.
Government / tribalNarrow eligibility