State Grant Opportunities for Boroughs

PSAB does not administer grants and provides resources for informational purposes only.

STATE PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS:

FY 2024-25 PROTECT Federal Discretionary Opportunity NOW Open!!

In our ongoing efforts to share information on Federal IIJA Discretionary Program opportunities, please find the PennDOT grant alert for the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Discretionary Grant Program on the PennDOT IIJA site. The application deadline for the FY 2024-25 round of funding is February 24, 2025.

We encourage our partners to see if your region may have a project that is aligned with the program guidelines. If you have any questions or inquiries for PennDOT, they can be submitted to the PennDOT IIJA Discretionary resource account: RA-PDTRANSFEDFUNDOPP@pa.gov .

Also, for those interested in the program, FHWA will be hosting a number of webinars, including one tomorrow, November 7^th (November 7th Registration). For more information, please visit the PROTECT Discretionary site: Discretionary - PROTECT - Environment - FHWA (dot.gov)

FY 2025 RAISE Federal Discretionary Opportunity NOW Open!!

More funding opportunities. While most projects are funded at 80%, note that some rural areas and historically disadvantaged communities may be funded at 100%. Please see below.

In our ongoing efforts to share information on Federal IIJA Discretionary Program opportunities, please find the PennDOT grant alert for the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Discretionary Grant Program on the PennDOT IIJA site. The application deadline for the FY 2025 round of funding is January 30, 2025. FY 2024 Projects of Merit are due December 2, 2024.

PennDOT has a project of Merit from the 2024 round, and is moving forward with resubmitting under the Project of Merit round. However, we encourage our partners to evaluate projects in their region that align with the program guidelines. If you have any questions or inquiries for PennDOT, they can be submitted to the PennDOT IIJA Discretionary resource account: RA-PDTRANSFEDFUNDOPP@pa.gov.

For more information, please visit USDOT’s RAISE discretionary site: RAISE Grants.

PENNDOT Green Light—Go: Pennsylvania's Municipal Signal Partnership Program

Who May Apply: Municipalities and metropolitan or rural planning organizations.

Use: Upgrading traffic signals to light-emitting diode technology and intelligent transportation applications, such as autonomous and connected vehicle-related technology, performing regional operations such as retiming, developing special event plans, monitoring traffic signals and for maintaining and operating traffic signals.

Funds: During Fiscal Year 2024-2025, up to $40 million and 20% local match required.

Pre-Application Scoping Deadline: Applicants must complete and submit a Pre-Application Project Scoping Form. Pre-Application Project Scoping Forms deadline is November 22, 2024.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted February 1, 2025 thru February 28, 2025.

More information: PENNDOT Traffic Signal Portal Michael Centi, Senior Traffic Control Specialist (717) 787-5313, GLG@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

Office of the State Fire Commissioner: Unconventional Gas Well Fund

Who May Apply: Volunteer and career fire, EMS, and rescue companies in counties where unconventional gas well drilling is permitted and counties that directly border permitted counties and respond to related emergencies.

Use: Funds may be used for certification, equipment, and training relating to responding to emergencies at unconventional gas wells.

Funds: $250,000 in funding is available.

Application Deadline: November 30, 2024

More information: OSFC Website

Department of Community and Economic Development: Main Street Matters

Who May Apply: Units of local government, redevelopment and/or housing authorities, nonprofits, economic development organizations, housing corporations, community development corporations, business improvement districts, neighborhood improvement districts, downtown improvement districts, and similar organizations incorporated as authorities.

Use: A flexible tool for use in community and economic development for a variety of uses including planning activities, façade grant programs, business improvement grant programs, accessible housing programs, and district development grants.

Funds: $20 million was allocated for this program in the 2024/25 budget. Individual grant awards vary depending on the type of grant.

Application Deadline: November 15, 2024

More information: DCED Website

Office of the State Fire Commissioner: Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program

Who May Apply: All fire companies, emergency medical services, and volunteer rescue squads

Use: Eligible projects include but are not limited to facility renovations, equipment purchases, debt reduction, training, education, and recruitment and retention.
Funds: Awards may range from $2,500 to $20,000 for fire/rescue companies and $2,500 to $15,000 for EMS companies.

Application Deadline: October 20, 2024

More information: OSFC Website

Department of Community and Economic Development: Local Share Account Statewide

Who May Apply: Counties, municipalities, municipal authorities, economic development agencies, redevelopment authorities, land banks, or councils of government. Non-profits may partner with an eligible applicant to apply on their behalf.

Use: Projects in the public interest. Projects that improve the quality of life of citizens in the community. Eligible projects must be owned and maintained by an eligible applicant or a nonprofit organization. See program guidelines for specific eligible uses of funds.

Funds: The PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects in the public interest. Grant requests must be at a minimum $25,000 and no more than $1,000,000.

Application Deadline: November 30, 2024

More information: DCED Website

PENNDOT Multimodal Grant Next Round to Open

On September 23, 2024, at 8:00 AM, PENNDOT will begin accepting applications for the next round of funding for grants under the Multimodal Transportation Fund. Applications are due by 4:00 PM on November 5, 2024. PENNDOT expects to announce grant recipients next year for funding that will be available in July 2025.

For more information about the Multimodal Transportation Fund program, please visit https://www.penndot.pa.gov/ProjectAndPrograms/MultimodalProgram/Pages/default.aspx

Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Medical Marijuana Act Enforcement

Who May Apply: Eligibility for these funds is open to municipalities and regional police departments proposing to implement projects and programs that directly address the enforcement of the Medical Marijuana Act.

Use: Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, Drug Recognition Experts' training; education, training, and awareness programs; and other enforcement activities.

Funds: A total of approximately $3 million in state funds is being announced to support this initiative. PCCD expects to fund approximately 20 grants with budgets not to exceed $250,000 over the two-year project period.

Application Deadline: September 12, 2024

More information: PCCD Website

Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Targeted School Safety Grants for Nonpublic Schools

Who May Apply: Nonpublic schools as defined under Section 924.3-A of the PA Public School Code, municipalities, law enforcement agencies, or approved vendors.

Use: Funding may be used to assist schools with physical safety and/or behavioral health needs.
Funds: A total of $19,665,000 in state school safety and security funds is being announced to support this initiative.

Application Deadline: September 26, 2024

More information: PCCD Website

Conservation and Natural Resources: ATV and Snowmobile Program

Who May Apply: Municipalities, nonprofit and for-profit organizations.

Use: Planning, acquisition, development, rehabilitation, or equipment purchase for ATV and/or snowmobile trails and facilities, ATV and/or snowmobile educational programs.

Funds: Funding comes from the ATV Management Restricted Account and the Snowmobile Management Restricted Account as authorized by Act 97 of 2016. There is no match requirement for this funding; however, applications that provide match funding will be given additional consideration.