State Grant Opportunities for Boroughs
PSAB does not administer grants and provides resources for informational purposes only.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANTS AVAILABLE
The Pennsylvania Municipal and Nonprofit Leaders Funding and Resource Newsletter contains a mix of informational resources, state and federal grant opportunities, and philanthropic funding. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CLICK HERE.
PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS:
Local Share Account (LSA) Statewide
September 1st, 2026
DCNR Motorized Trails and Recreational Grants
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 Motorized Trails and Recreation Grant Program. The program provides funding for projects involving ATV, snowmobile, and other motorized trails, including land acquisition, planning, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, equipment purchases, and educational programs. Eligible applicants include Pennsylvania municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations.
Key details include:
- Applications open: August 3, 2026
- Application deadline: September 30, 2026, by 4:00 p.m.
- How to apply: Submit applications through DCNR's online grant portal under "Motorized Trails and Recreation."
DCNR encourages applicants to use the online application resources, tutorial video, and regional advisors to develop competitive grant proposals. Assistance is also available through the DCNR Grants Customer Service Center.
For more information, click here.
The Economic Development Administration’s Public Works program funds infrastructure projects that support economic growth and job creation in distressed communities. Eligible projects include broadband and telecommunications infrastructure, industrial parks, manufacturing facilities, water and sewer improvements, business incubators, and port expansions. Awards generally range from $600,000 to $3 million, with federal cost shares between 50% and 80%. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and projects must align with a regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
DOT Competitive Grants Dashboard
The Department of Transportation Competitive Grants Dashboard is an online tool that helps communities identify federal transportation and infrastructure grant opportunities. The dashboard highlights programs with rural and Tribal set-asides, match waivers, and funding opportunities from both DOT and other federal agencies. It is updated weekly and includes filters for transportation type, applicant eligibility, and funding requirements. The site also links to the DOT Navigator, a resource that helps communities prepare competitive grant applications and manage infrastructure projects.
Recycling Performance Grants
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection offers Municipal Recycling Program Performance Grants to local governments across Pennsylvania that operate established recycling programs. These grants are intended to support and encourage higher recycling rates by rewarding municipalities based on both the amount of material they recycle and the effectiveness of their overall recycling efforts.
Under the program, communities may receive funding for recycling a wide range of post-consumer materials, including aluminum and steel cans, glass, plastics, corrugated cardboard, newspapers, and other marketable paper products. Materials collected from residential properties, commercial establishments, schools, colleges and universities, and community recycling events may all be included when calculating grant awards, provided the materials meet eligibility requirements.
To qualify for funding, applicants must maintain clear and accurate documentation showing that the recyclable materials were generated within the municipality’s boundaries, were eligible under program guidelines, and were properly recycled or marketed during the reporting year. The Department also specifies that residual waste generated during the collection or processing of recyclables cannot be counted toward grant totals.
The grant program is administered by the DEP under Act 101, with additional requirements established through Act 140 of 2006. These laws were designed to strengthen municipal recycling efforts throughout the Commonwealth and provide financial incentives for long-term waste reduction and recycling success.
Additional information, application guidance, and documentation requirements are available by clicking here.
For questions regarding the program, applicants may contact the Bureau of Waste Management at 717-787-7382 or by email at evdyer@pa.gov.
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 Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grant
Who May Apply: Farmers, prospective farmers, and others may apply.
Use: Strategic business planning to expand or diversify farms or support transition of ownership.
Funds: $500,000 in funding is available. Grants shall not exceed $7,500.
Application Deadline: Applications will be received until funds are exhausted.
More information: Pennsylvania Bulletin
Department of Community and Economic Development: Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant
Who May Apply: Technical and trade schools, school districts, post-secondary academic institutions, workforce investment boards, economic development organizations, and non-profit organizations. For-profit entities are not eligible.
Use: Projects must focus on the development and deployment of workforce training programs for individuals with barriers to employment, engage youth or those with barriers in awareness building activities of manufacturing career opportunities, and advance capacity for local or regional manufacturers to meet the needs of local and regional manufacturers that cannot be met through existing programs such as WEDnet and Industry Partnerships.
Funds: Funds are available on an annual basis and vary based on recommendations and constraints set in the annual budget.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted and evaluated on an ongoing basis as long as funds remain available.
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 Environmental Protection: WIIN 2107: Voluntary School and Childcare Lead testing and Reduction Grant
Who May Apply: Childcare facilities and schools located in Pennsylvania with lead in drinking water sample results within 36 months of the application date showing water fixtures exceeding the remediation trigger level of 5 ppb (parts per billion).
Use: Reduction activities may include purchasing and installing hydration stations, point-of-use devices designed to remove lead or replacement of faucets. The primary goal of this grant program is to reduce children's exposure to lead in drinking water.
Funds: Funding under this grant has been appropriated under 1464(d) of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Funding provided will be up to $3,000 per hydration station per 100 students in one building. Up to $30,000 may be awarded per building/childcare facility or $100,000 per school district.
Application Deadline: Applicants are strongly encouraged to schedule a pre-application meeting to discuss their lead reduction plans to ensure they meet applicable program criteria. Meetings can be scheduled by emailing RA-EPWIINLEAD@pa.gov.
More information: DEP Website
ADDITIONAL FEDERAL GRANT RESOURCES
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) PENNDOT Resource Page
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) PA DEP Resource Page
Environmental/Outdoor/Recreation
Peer & Circuit Rider Grants
Riparian Forest Buffer Grant Program
Section 902 Recycling Program Development and Implementation Grants
Section 904 Municipal Recycling Program Performance Grants
Environmental Education Grants
Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants
Watershed Restoration and Protection Program (WRPP)
Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program
Flood Mitigation
RecTAP Grants
Growing Greener
Motorized Trails
Non-Motorized Trails
Conservation Excellence Grant Program
PA WalkWorks Grants
All-Terrain Vehicle and Snowmobile Grants
Sewage Facilities Grant Program
Land Acquisition and Conservation Program
Park Rehabilitation and Development
State and Regional Partnerships Program
TreeVitalize
Transportation/Sidewalks/Infrastructure
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program
PennDOT Multimodal Fund
Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program
CFA Multimodal Transportation Fund
Automated Red-Light Enforcement Transportation Enhancement Grants Program
Green Light-Go Traffic Signal Enhancement Program
Homeowner Septic Loan Program
Small Water and Sewer Program
Multimodal Transportation Fund; Invitation to Submit Applications
Archival Records
Historic & Archival Records Care Program
Housing Assistance
Emergency Solutions Grant Program
Economic Development & Shared Services
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP)
Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP)
Keystone Grants for Public Libraries
Keystone Communities Program (KCP)
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Municipal Assistance Program
Emergency Services
Fire Company and EMS Grant Program / More Info
Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program
Local Law Enforcement Grants
Innovative Policing Initiative
Violence Prevention and Intervention Program
Historic Preservation
Keystone Historic Preservation Project Grants
Certified Local Government Grant Program
Tourism
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