State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: Feb. 1 Update
Rep. Frank Burns February 1, 2023
PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS:
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS:
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Regional Recovery Hubs Grant Program (Funding Source: General Fund)
Who May Apply: Nonprofit organization or governmental entity.
Use: To support a Recovery-Oriented-System of Care (ROSC) by establishing a Recovery Hub and Spoke model.
Funds: Nine grants up to $500,000 each will be awarded..
Application Deadline: February 24, 2023
More Information: https://www.ddap.pa.gov/Documents/Funding%20documents/GIFA%2023-01%20Regional%20Recovery%20Hubs_2023.01.11_FINAL.pdf.
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency: Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Category 1 Funds (Funding Source: SAEDR Fund)
Who May Apply: Nonprofit organizations may partner with governmental entities, including school districts, provided the nonprofit organization is the applicant.
Use: To provide research-based or evidence-based approaches to prevention, intervention, treatment, training, and education services to reduce substance use or to provide resources to assist families in accessing the services needed to reduce substance use behavior, as well as strategies aimed at combating opioid/heroin overdoses.
Funds: Grants up to $150,000 over a two-year project period.
Application Deadline: February 24, 2023
More Information: https://egrants.pccd.pa.gov/Public/OpenAnnouncements.aspx.
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency: Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Category 2 & 3 Funds (Funding Source: SAEDR Fund)
Who May Apply: Non-profit statewide organizations/agencies within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Non-profit statewide organizations/agencies may partner with a government entity, including school districts, but are not required to do so.
Use: To educate the public about the dangers of substance use and/or reduce demand for substances.
Funds: Grants up to $275,000 over a one-year project period.
Application Deadline: February 24, 2023
More Information: https://egrants.pccd.pa.gov/Public/OpenAnnouncements.aspx.
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency/Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Addressing Youth Substance Use and Mental/Behavioral Health Concerns Grant Program (Funding Source: Federal Funding)
Who May Apply: Non-profit organizations.
Use: To provide prevention and/or early intervention services for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health and behavioral health concerns among youth.
Funds: PCCD and DDAP expect to fund up to approximately 10 grants with budgets not to exceed $200,000 over a 15-month project period.
Application Deadline: February 24, 2023
More Information: https://egrants.pccd.pa.gov/Public/OpenAnnouncements.aspx.
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture: Agricultural Hemp Promotion, Education and Export Promotion Matching Grant Program (Funding Source: General Fund)
Who May Apply: Nonprofit agricultural product promotion and marketing organizations.
Use: To support the promotion, education and export market development of agricultural hemp.
Funds: Reimburse up to 50% of the cost of the specific project described in the grant application.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2023
More Information: https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pabull?file=/secure/pabulletin/data/vol53/53-4/110.html.
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency: Non-Profit Security Grant Program (Funding Source: Nonprofit Security Grant Fund)
Who May Apply: Non-profit organizations.
Use: To support security enhancements designed to protect the safety and security of the users of a facility located in the Commonwealth that is owned or operated by the nonprofit organization.
Funds: Awards between $5,000 and $150,000.
Application Deadline: March 2, 2023
More Information: https://www.pccd.pa.gov/schoolsafety/Pages/Non-Profit-Security-Grant-Fund.aspx.
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry: Near Completer Workforce Development Grant (Funding Source: Federal Funding)
Who May Apply: Pennsylvania Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDB’s) in partnership with at least one PASSHE school or another post-secondary educational institution.
Use: To support initiatives across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (PA) that address the education and training needs of Pennsylvania’s citizens to help them obtain employment that pays a living wage.
Funds: Awards up to $2.5 million.
Application Deadline: March 2, 2023
More Information: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Businesses/Workforce-Development/grants/Pages/default.aspx.
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) (Funding Source: Multiple State and Federal Sources)
Who May Apply: Counties, municipalities, municipal agencies, nonprofit organizations, state heritage areas, prequalified land trusts, for-profit enterprises (for some grant types).
Uses: Planning, acquisition, and development of public parks, pools, indoor recreation facilities, playgrounds, motorized and walking trails, river conservation and access, stream buffers, open space conservation, and regional and statewide partnerships.
Funds: Most programs require a minimum cash or noncash matching contribution from the applicant that is equal to 50 percent of the project cost.
Application Deadline: April 5, 2023. It is highly suggested that applicants speak with their DCNR Regional Advisor prior to applying: elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov/GetDocument?docId=1753442&DocName=d_001184.pdf.
More information: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Communities/Grants/Pages/default.aspx.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection: County Recycling Coordinator Grant Program (Section 903) (Funding Source: Recycling Fund)
Who May Apply: Counties.
Use: To reimburse 50% of the cost of employing a county recycling coordinator in the previous calendar year.
Funds: Up to 50 percent reimbursement for County Recycling Coordinators’ salary and expenses.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2023
More Information: https://www.dep.pa.gov/Business/Land/Waste/Recycling/Municipal-Resources/FinancialAssistance/Pages/default.aspx#:~:text=Act%20101%2C%20Section%20903,available%20to%20Pennsylvania%20county%20governments.&text=Closes%20%E2%80%93%20May%201%2C%202023%20at%2011%3A59%20p.m.
Commonwealth Financing Authority: Abandoned Mine Drainage Abatement and Treatment Program (Funding Source: Marcellus Legacy Fund)
Who May Apply: For-Profit Businesses, Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organization.
Use: To support abatement of AMD and/or treatment of AMD through treatment facility system construction. Grants may also be awarded for treatment system repair, upgrade or operation and maintenance of existing passive and active treatment systems.
Funds: Varies by award.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2023
More Information: https://dced.pa.gov/programs-funding/commonwealth-financing-authority-cfa/act-13-programs/.
Commonwealth Financing Authority: Baseline Water Quality Data Program (Funding Source: Marcellus Legacy Fund)
Who May Apply: For-Profit Businesses, Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organization.
Use: To support statewide initiatives to establish baseline water quality data on private water supplies.
Funds: Varies by award.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2023
More Information: https://dced.pa.gov/programs-funding/commonwealth-financing-authority-cfa/act-13-programs/.
Commonwealth Financing Authority: Flood Mitigation Program (Funding Source: Marcellus Legacy Fund)
Who May Apply: For-Profit Businesses, Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organization.
Use: To support statewide initiatives to assist with flood mitigation projects.
Funds: Varies by award.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2023
More Information: https://dced.pa.gov/programs-funding/commonwealth-financing-authority-cfa/act-13-programs/.
Commonwealth Financing Authority: Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (Funding Source: Marcellus Legacy Fund)
Who May Apply: For-Profit Businesses, Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organization.
Use: To support planning, acquisition, development, rehabilitation and repair of greenways, recreational trails, open space, parks and beautification projects.
Funds: Varies by award.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2023
More Information: https://dced.pa.gov/programs-funding/commonwealth-financing-authority-cfa/act-13-programs/.
Commonwealth Financing Authority: Orphan and Abandoned Well Plugging (Funding Source: Marcellus Legacy Fund)
Who May Apply: For-Profit Businesses, Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organization.
Use: To support orphan or abandoned well plugging projects.
Funds: Varies by award.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2023
More Information: https://dced.pa.gov/programs-funding/commonwealth-financing-authority-cfa/act-13-programs/.
Commonwealth Financing Authority: Sewage Facilities Program (Funding Source: Marcellus Legacy Fund)
Who May Apply: For-Profit Businesses, Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organization.
Use: To support statewide initiatives complying with the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act.
Funds: Varies by award.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2023
More Information: https://dced.pa.gov/programs-funding/commonwealth-financing-authority-cfa/act-13-programs/.
Commonwealth Financing Authority: Watershed Restoration and Protection Program (Funding Source: Marcellus Legacy Fund)
Who May Apply: For-Profit Businesses, Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organization.
Use: To support watershed restoration and protection projects.
Funds: Varies by award.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2023
More Information: https://dced.pa.gov/programs-funding/commonwealth-financing-authority-cfa/act-13-programs/.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection: Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant Program (Funding Source: Recycling Fund)
Who May Apply: Nonprofit organizations (i.e. food banks).
Use: To assist with the costs of equipment necessary to prepare, transport and store foodstuffs acquired from retailers/wholesalers, grocery stores, agriculture organizations, farms and cooperatives.
Funds: Up to $50,000.
Application Deadline: March 17, 2023
More Information: Click on https://www.dep.pa.gov/Business/Land/Waste/Recycling/Municipal-Resources/FinancialAssistance/Pages/default.aspx#:~:text=The%20Food%20Recovery%20Infrastructure%20Grant,of%20food%20to%20reduce%20waste.
Commonwealth Financing Authority: COVID-19 ARPA PA Arts and Culture Recovery Program (PACR) (Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act Funding)
Who May Apply: Arts and culture organizations must be one of the following categories to be eligible for funding: Arts Organization, Culture Organization, Arts or Culture Organization that manages a Local Arts or Culture District, Children’s Museum, General Museum with at least two equally significant disciplines, History Museum or Historical Site, Military or Maritime Museum, Natural History Museum, Accredited Zoo, Planetarium, Science and Technology Center, Orchestra, Art Museum, Performing Arts Organization, and Public Gardens.
Use: To provide grants to nonprofit arts and culture organizations, local arts and culture districts and arts and culture professionals located in the Commonwealth to ensure the stability and recovery of the Commonwealth’s arts and culture sector from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funds: The maximum grant is 25% of the operating budget for the most recently completed fiscal year or $500,000, whichever is less, per eligible applicant. The minimum grant is $25,000 per eligible applicant.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2023
More Information: Click on https://dced.pa.gov/programs/covid-19-arpa-pa-arts-and-culture-recovery-program-pacr/.
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission: Keystone Historic Preservation Planning Grant Program (Funding Source: Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation Fund)
Who May Apply: Local governments, historic preservation organizations, historical societies, conservancies, colleges and universities, religious institutions, museums, and other historical organizations. Historic property must be publicly accessible and listed in, or documented as eligible for listing in, the National Register of Historic Places. Private property owners and businesses are not eligible.
Use: To support projects that identify, preserve, promote and protect historic and archaeological resources of Pennsylvania for both the benefit of the public and the revitalization of communities.
Funds: Up to $25,000. Requires a 1:1 match.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2023
More Information: Click on https://www.phmc.pa.gov/Preservation/Grants-Funding/Pages/default.aspx.
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission: Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grant Program (Funding Source: Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation Fund)
Who May Apply: Local governments, historic preservation organizations, historical societies, conservancies, colleges and universities, religious institutions, museums, and other historical organizations. Historic property must be publicly accessible and listed in, or documented as eligible for listing in, the National Register of Historic Places. Private property owners and businesses are not eligible.
Use: To support projects that rehabilitate, restore, or preserve historic resources listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
Funds: Up to $100,000. Requires a 1:1 match.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2023
More Information: Click on https://www.phmc.pa.gov/Preservation/Grants-Funding/Pages/default.aspx.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection: Small Business Advantage Grant Program (Funding Source: Recycling Fund & Hazardous Sites Cleanup Fund)
Who May Apply: Registered Pennsylvania for-profit businesses with 100 or fewer full-time equivalent employees and which are taxed as a for-profit business.
Use: To purchase energy efficient or pollution prevention equipment, or adopt waste reduction processes. Examples of eligible projects include HVAC and boiler upgrades, high-efficiency LED lighting, digital X-ray equipment, solvent recovery systems, water and waste recycling processes, auxiliary power units (APUs), and agricultural BMPs. Projects must save the small business a minimum of $500 and at least 25% annually in energy consumption or pollution related expenses. Natural resource protection projects must quantify the reduction of nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment loadings reaching the receiving waterway.
Funds: 50% matching reimbursement grants up to a maximum of $5,000.
Application Deadline: March 24, 2023 or until funds are exhausted.
More Information: Click on https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/GrantsLoansRebates/SmallBusinessOmbudsmanOffice/Pages/Small%20Business%20Advantage%20Grant.aspx.
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP)/Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED): Pennsylvania’s Recovery Housing Program (Funding Source: Federal Funding)
Who May Apply: Any entity registered with the Pennsylvania Department of State which is able to provide recovery housing for individuals recovering from substance use disorder (SUD).
Use: To provide safe housing for individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD).
Funds: Grants up to $50,000.
Application Deadline: Until funds are expended
More Information: Click on https://www.ddap.pa.gov/DDAPFunding/Pages/Funding-Opportunities.aspx.
Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner: Fire and Emergency Medical Services Loan Program (Funding Source: Fire and Emergency Medical Services Loan Fund)
Who May Apply: Fire and emergency medical services companies.
Use: To support the acquisition, rehabilitation, or improvement of apparatuses, facilities, and equipment.
Funds: Loan amounts range between $25,000 and $400,000.
Application Deadline: No Deadline Provided
More Information: Click on https://www.osfc.pa.gov/GrantsandLoans/FEMSLP/Pages/default.aspx.
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency: Homeowners Assistance Fund (Funding Source: Federal Funding)
Who May Apply: Owner-occupied homeowners who experienced a financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic after January 21, 2020.
Use: To assist Pennsylvania homeowners facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funds: Up to $30,000 or 24 months of assistance.
Application Deadline: No Deadline Provided
More Information: Click on https://www.phfa.org/haf/.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services: Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) (Funding Source: Federal Funding)
Who May Apply: Households that are in emergency situations maintain essential water access. Crisis situations include: past-due water bills; termination of water service; or, threat of termination of water service in the next 60 days.
Use: To help families who have overdue water bills or at risk of losing water service for their home.
Funds: One crisis grant for drinking water service and one crisis grant for wastewater service, up to $2,500 each.
Application Deadline: No Deadline Provided
More Information: Click on https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/LIHWAP.aspx.
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts: Statewide Creative Catalyst Grants (Funding Source: General Fund)
Who Can Apply: Nonprofit, tax-exempt corporations, a unit of government; college or university; school district or non-arts nonprofit providing arts programming and/or arts services in Pennsylvania.
Use: To strengthen Pennsylvania communities through the arts, connect and increase Pennsylvanians’ access to lifelong learning through the arts, and to champion public awareness and appreciation of the arts in Pennsylvania communities.
Funds: Between $5,000 and $10,000. A 50% match is required.
Application Deadline: Until funds are expended.
More Information: Click on https://www.arts.pa.gov/Documents/2021-2022_PCA_Creative_Catalyst_Program_Guidelines.pdf.
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts: Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (Funding Source: General Fund)
Who Can Apply: Creative entrepreneurs must operate in the creative industry, be at least 18 years old, a current resident of PA for one year, and (if applicable) manage a business with gross revenue of less than $200,000.
Use: To pair access to existing small business consulting services with financial resources for creative entrepreneurs who aspire to start their own for-profit business or who operate an existing for-profit micro business.
Funds: Up to $2,000.
Application Deadline: Until funds are expended.
More Information: Click on https://www.arts.pa.gov/WHAT%20WE%20DO/FUNDING/apply-for-a-grant/PPA-Program-Stream/Pages/Creative-Entrepreneur-Accelerator-Program.aspx.
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency: Public Assistance Program (Funding Source: Federal Funding)
Who Can Apply: State agencies, local government organizations, and certain private nonprofit organizations that incurred costs or damages as a direct result of a federally declared disaster. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania serves as the direct liaison between the federal government and all applicants requesting federal disaster assistance.
Use: To provide cost reimbursement aid for incurred costs or damages as a direct result of a federally declared disaster.
Funds: This is a cost-share reimbursement program. The Federal assistance share is not less than 75 percent of the eligible cost. It is up to the commonwealth to determine how the non-federal share (up to 25 percent) is split between the eligible applicants.
Application Deadline: No Deadline Provided
More Information: Click on https://www.pema.pa.gov/Recovery/Public-Assistance/Pages/default.aspx.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services: American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Long-Term Care Providers (Funding Source: Federal Funding)
Who May Apply: Nursing facilities, personal care homes, and assisted living residences in DHS’ Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) system. All nursing facilities currently eligible and enrolled in Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program, Medical Assistance, will automatically receive direct payments. Any nursing facility that is not enrolled in Medicaid, as well as all personal care homes and assisted living residences, must complete the Facility Acceptance Form and return it to OLTL for DHS to issue the payment.
Use: For COVID-19-related costs.
Funds: See guidelines for funding distributions.
Facility Acceptance Form Deadline: None given. Facility Acceptance Form must be returned to DHS’ Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) for payment.
More Information: Click on https://www.dhs.pa.gov/providers/Providers/Pages/Long-Term-Care-Providers.aspx.
Pennsylvania Governor’s Office of Advocacy and Reform/United Way of PA: Local Innovations in Vaccine Equity in Pennsylvania project (LIVE PA) (Funding Source: Federal Funding)
Who May Apply: Any faith-based and non-profit organizations with a goal of administering COVID-19 vaccinations, as well as COVID-19 education and outreach.
Use: To host and promote vaccination events. Additional vaccines may also be requested.
Funds: Mini-grants that will range from $400 to $40,000 per vaccination event (with a reimbursement rate of $10 per shot achieved and a matching rate of $10 per direct person-to-person outreach).
Application Deadline: None provided.
More Information: Click on https://www.uwp.org/programs/live-grant/ or contact your local United Way chapter.
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grants (Funding Source: General Fund)
Who May Apply: Farmers and prospective farmers.
Use: Organic transition planning assistance, as well as professional services to assist with business planning, efficient transitions of farm ownership, strategic farm expansion, product diversification, and financial and technical expertise in order to enhance the long-term vitality of PA farms.
Funds: Reimbursement grants up to $7,500. Grants are limited to 75% of the total project cost. Up to $1 million is available statewide.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted.
More Information: Click on https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Pages/Farm-Vitality-Planning-Program.aspx.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services: Indoor Air Management Strategies for Long Term Care (Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act Funds)
Who May Apply: Long term care nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and personal care homes.
Use: For the implementation of best practices regarding indoor air management strategies in long-term care facilities aimed at reducing the risk of transmission of and occupant exposure to COVID-19.
Funds: The maximum grant award per licensed facility is $15,000. A total of $5 million is available statewide.
Application Deadline: The solicitation will remain open until the available funds are committed.
More Information: Click on http://www.emarketplace.state.pa.us/Solicitations.aspx?SID=RFA%2020-21.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebates (Funding Source: Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants Fund)
Who May Apply: Pennsylvania residents who purchase/lease a new or used alternative fuel vehicle with a purchase price of $50,000 or less. Businesses are not eligible.
Use: To defray costs of purchasing a battery electric vehicle (BEV), hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (HFCV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, electric motorcycle, natural gas vehicle, or propane vehicle. Purchase price cannot exceed $50,000 to be eligible for a rebate.
Funds: Up to $1,000 rebate depending on type of vehicle; additional $1,000 rebate for low-income households.
Application Deadline: Rebates are first-come, first-served. Application must be submitted within 6 months of purchase.
More Information: Click on https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/GrantsLoansRebates/Alternative-Fuels-Incentive-Grant/Pages/Alternative-Fuel-Vehicles.aspx.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection: Small Business Advantage Grant Program (Funding Source: Recycling Fund & Hazardous Sites Cleanup Fund)
Who May Apply: Registered Pennsylvania for-profit businesses with 100 or fewer full-time equivalent employees and which are taxed as a for-profit business.
Use: To purchase energy efficient or pollution prevention equipment, or adopt waste reduction processes. Examples of eligible projects include HVAC and boiler upgrades, high-efficiency LED lighting, digital X-ray equipment, solvent recovery systems, water and waste recycling processes, auxiliary power units (APUs), and agricultural BMPs. Projects must save the small business a minimum of $500 and at least 25% annually in energy consumption or pollution related expenses. Natural resource protection projects must quantify the reduction of nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment loadings reaching the receiving waterway.
Funds: 50% matching reimbursement grants up to a maximum of $5,000.
Application Deadline: First-come, first-served until funds are expended.
More Information: Click on https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/GrantsLoansRebates/SmallBusinessOmbudsmanOffice/Pages/Small%20Business%20Advantage%20Grant.aspx.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection: Driving PA Forward Level 2 EV Charging Rebate Program (Funding Source: State Mitigation Trust - Volkswagen Emissions Settlement)
Who May Apply: Business, charitable organizations, incorporated nonprofits, local government entities, school districts, and other entities.
Use: Rebates for Level 2 EV charging equipment for public use at government owned property, public use at non-government owned property, non-public use at work places, non-public use at multi-unit dwellings.
Funds: Maximum rebates of $4,000 per plug for full public access and networked charging projects, $3,500 per plug for multi-unit dwelling projects and $3,000 per plug for all other eligible projects, including workplace charging.
Application Deadline: First come, first-serve.
More Information: Click on https://gis.dep.pa.gov/drivingpaforward/.
Pennsylvania Governor’s Office of Advocacy and Reform/United Way of PA: Local Innovations in Vaccine Equity in Pennsylvania project (LIVE PA) (Funding Source: Federal Funding)
Who May Apply: Municipal entities, community-based organizations, and local vaccine-certified health providers. The pilot phase will target the following zip codes: Allentown - 18102, 18101, 18105; Chester – 19013; Reading - 19601, 19602; Harrisburg - 17110, 17103; Erie - 16503, 16501, 16507; Braddock – 15104; McKeesport – 15134; Pittsburgh - 15219, 15208, 15282, 15264; Johnstown – 15907; and Lancaster - 17602, 17603. After the pilot phase, the program will grow to cover the entire state.
Use: To host and promote vaccination events. Additional vaccines may also be requested.
Funds: Mini-grants that will range from $200 to $20,000 per vaccination event (with a reimbursement rate of $10 per shot achieved).
Application Deadline: None provided.
More Information: Click on https://www.uwp.org/programs/live-grant/ or contact your local United Way chapter.
PA Humanities Council/Community Heart and Soul: Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant Program
Who May Apply: Resident-led groups in small cities and towns with populations of 2,500 to 30,000.
Use: Startup funding to implement the Community Heart & Soul model. Community Heart & Soul engages the entire population of a town to identify what they love most about their community, what future they want for it, and how to achieve it.
Funds: Seed grants of $10,000. Requires a $10,000 cash match from the participating municipality or a partnering organization.
Application Deadline: Award determinations are made on a rolling basis until all grants have been awarded.
More Information: Click on https://www.communityheartandsoul.org/seed-grants/.
U.S. Small Business Administration: Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
Who May Apply: Live venue operators or promoters; theatrical producers; live performing arts organization operators; museum operators; motion picture theater operators (including owners); talent representatives. Must have been in operation as of February 29, 2020.
Use: Payroll costs; rent payments; utility payments; scheduled mortgage payments; scheduled debt payments; worker protection expenditures; payments to independent contractors; administrative costs (including fees and licensing); state and local taxes and fees; operating leases in effect as of February 15, 2020; insurance payments; advertising, production transportation, and capital expenditures related to producing a theatrical or live performing arts production. (May not be primary use of funds).
Funds: For an eligible entity in operation on January 1, 2019, grants will be for an amount equal to 45% of their 2019 gross earned revenue OR $10 million, whichever is less. For an eligible entity that began operation after January 1, 2019, grants will be for the average monthly gross earned revenue for each full month in operation during 2019 multiplied by six (6) OR $10 million, whichever is less. Venues or promoters who received a PPP loan on or after December 27, 2020, will have the SVOG reduced by the PPP loan amount.
Application Deadline: Until funds are expended.
More Information: Click on https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/shuttered-venue-operators-grant.
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grants (Funding Source: General Fund)
Who May Apply: Farmers and prospective farmers.
Use: Professional services to assist with business planning, efficient transitions of farm ownership, strategic farm expansion, product diversification, and financial and technical expertise in order to enhance the long-term vitality of PA farms.
Funds: Reimbursement grants up to $7,500. Grants are limited to 75% of the total project cost. Up to $1 million is available statewide.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted.
More Information: Click on https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Pages/Farm-Vitality-Planning-Program.aspx.