State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: April 15 Update

Rep. Frank Burns February 1, 2021

STATE GRANT PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS:

Pennsylvania Department of Health/Pennsylvania Downtown Center: PA WalkWorks (Funding Source: PA Department of Health Grant)

Who May Apply: Municipalities, counties, Metropolitan and Rural Planning Organizations.

Use: Development of plans and policies to improve walking, bicycling, wheeling, and transit connections to everyday destinations and increase safe and accessible opportunities for residents to be physically active.

Funds: Awards will range between $10,000 to $20,000 for the development of active transportation plans and between $3,000 and $5,000 to assist with the development of Complete Streets and/or Vision Zero policies. No match required, but will improve application success.

Application Deadline: Submit Letter of Intent by April 23 (not mandatory); Application deadline is May 14

More Information: Click on https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/programs/WalkWorks/Pages/WalkWorks.aspx.

Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol: Recovery Community Support Services (Funding Source: Federal Funding)

Who May Apply: Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs licensed treatment providers are eligible to apply. Single County Authorities (county drug and alcohol offices) are not eligible to apply.

Use: To expand or enhance recovery support services to individuals with a substance use disorder, such as recovery coaching, education and employment supports, job training/skills, and social activities.

Funds: Three to five grants up to $700,000 each will be awarded.

Application Deadline: May 3 by 12:00 PM

More Information: Click on https://www.ddap.pa.gov/DDAPFunding/Pages/Funding-Opportunities.aspx.

FEDERAL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS:

National Endowment for the Humanities: American Rescue Plan - Humanities Organizations

Who May Apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public and 501(c)(3) accredited institutions of higher education, state and local governmental agencies, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.

Use: To provide emergency relief to institutions and organizations working in the humanities that have been adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Eligible costs include, but are not limited to: salaries and fringe benefits, consultant and contractor fees, supplies, equipment (not to exceed 20 percent of the total funds requested), general operating support.

Funds: Approximately 150 grants of up to $500,000 will be awarded. Amount of grant depends on annual operating budget. See guidelines below for details.

Application Deadline: May 14

More Information: Click on https://www.neh.gov/sites/default/files/inline-files/American%20Rescue%20Plan%20Humanities%20Organizations%20NOFO%2020210514-ARPO%20%281%29.pdf.

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection: County Recycling Coordinator Grant Program (Section 903) (Funding Source: Recycling Fund)

Who Can Apply: Counties are the only eligible applicants.

Use: To reimburse the cost of employing a county recycling coordinator in calendar year 2020.

Funds: Reimbursement grant for up to 50% of approved costs.

Application Deadline: May 31

More Information: Click on https://www.dep.pa.gov/Business/Land/Waste/Recycling/Municipal-Resources/FinancialAssistance/Pages/default.aspx and view “Section 903.”

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection: 2020 Host Municipality Inspector Program (Funding Source: Recycling Fund and Hazardous Sites Cleanup Fund)

Who Can Apply: Cities, boroughs, incorporated towns, townships and home rule municipalities that have a municipal waste landfill, resource recovery facility or commercial hazardous waste storage, treatment and disposal facility located within its geographic borders.

Use: For salary and expenses of up to two certified Host Municipality Inspectors.

Funds: Reimbursement grant for up to 50% of approved costs.

Application Deadline: June 30

More Information: Click on https://www.dep.pa.gov/Business/Land/Waste/SolidWaste/MunicipalWaste/Host-Municipality-Programs/Pages/default.aspx.

Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development: Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) (Funding Source: General Fund)

Eligibility: 501c3 nonprofits

Use: Tax credit program to encourage businesses to invest in projects by eligible nonprofits to serve low-income individuals and improve distressed areas. Projects can include affordable housing, community economic development, community services, education, neighborhood conservation, crime prevention, job training, or charitable food assistance. A special-priority category this year is COVID-19 Pandemic and Social Justice Issues, which can include a variety of COVID related services as well as projects that strive to increase awareness of or improve social justice issues within marginalized communities in Pennsylvania. See guidelines for more information.

Funds: State tax credits up to 80%, depending upon the program category, for businesses that donate to the nonprofit.

Application Deadline: May 28. Applicants submitting a solicitation plan in lieu of firm commitments must have their contributors confirmed by August 31, 2021.

More Information: Click on https://dced.pa.gov/programs/neighborhood-assistance-program-nap/. Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their projects prior to application with their Regional DCED Office: https://dced.pa.gov/dced-regional-offices/.

Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development: Neighborhood Assistance Program Enterprise Zone Tax Credit (NAP-EZP) (Funding Source: General Fund)

Eligibility: EZP is for private for-profit companies working in distressed areas within a designated Enterprise Zone, Keystone Main Street, Keystone Community, or Keystone Communities Enterprise Zone. See lists of eligible zones here: Enterprise Zone Designations, Keystone Communities – Expired Enterprise Zones, Keystone Main Street Designations, and Keystone Communities Designations.
Use: EZP is an incentive program that provides tax credits to private companies investing in rehabilitating, expanding, or improving buildings or land located within designated enterprise zones. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, DCED will prioritize projects that provide for the manufacturing of critical and necessary medical supplies such as masks, face shields, ventilators, and other similar products, or focus on job creation.
Funds: Tax credits equal to 25% of amount invested. Up to $500,000 total tax credits per project.
Application Deadline: May 28
More Information: Click on https://dced.pa.gov/programs/neighborhood-assistance-enterprise-zone-tax-credit-napezp/.

Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry: Dislocated Worker Near Completer Demonstration Project (Funding Source: Federal Funding)

Who Can Apply: Pennsylvania Local Workforce Development Boards. Must have a formal engagement with one or more eligible institutions of higher learning.

Use: To support job seekers who have been displaced from employment due to the COVID-19 pandemic and who were within one semester (16-weeks) or less of completing training.

Funds: Three 24-month pilot programs will be awarded, consisting of one urban, one suburban, and one rural coverage area.

Application Deadline: April 19

More Information: Click on https://www.dli.pa.gov/Businesses/Workforce-Development/grants/Documents/NCDP/Near-Completer-NGA.pdf.

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: 2021-22 Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program (Funding Source: General Fund)

Who Can Apply: All counties in Pennsylvania are eligible to apply under this initiative. Applicants are not required to have a prior funding history with PCCD.

Use: To support restrictive conditions that are imposed as part of a county probation sentence, needed drug and alcohol-related services, and mental health treatment and supportive services for eligible individuals.

Funds: Counties may not request funds in excess of the amounts listed in the Maximum Allowable Request column in the chart included as Appendix A of the guidelines.

Application Deadline: April 27

More Information: Click on https://www.pccdegrants.pa.gov/Egrants/Public/OpenAnnouncements.aspx and choose “2021-22 Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program.”

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant (Funding Source: Federal Funding)

Who Can Apply: Rural or volunteer fire departments that serve communities with fewer than 10,000 people. Program priority is unprotected or inadequately protected rural areas.

Use: Equipment and training to prevent and control wildfires in rural areas. Priority is projects that include the purchase of wildland fire suppression equipment and wildland fire protective gear.

Funds: This is a cost-share program. The maximum grant for 2021 is $10,000.

Application Deadline: May 13

More Information: Click https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Communities/Wildfire/VolunteerFireDepartmentResources/Pages/default.aspx.

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 Organizations.
Uses: Abatement and treatment of AMD through treatment facility system construction, as well as treatment system repair, upgrade or operation and maintenance of existing passive and active treatment systems.
Funds: Grants shall not exceed $1,000,000. A match of at least 15% of the total project cost is required.
Application Deadline: May 31
More information: Click on https://dced.pa.gov/programs/abandoned-mine-drainage-abatement-treatment-program-amdatp/.

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 Organizations.
Uses: To establish baseline water quality data on private water supplies.
Funds: Grants shall not exceed $250,000. A match of at least 15% of the total project cost is required.
Application Deadline: May 31
More information: Click on https://dced.pa.gov/programs/baseline-water-quality-data-program/.

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 Organizations.
Uses: Flood mitigation projects.
Funds: Grants shall not exceed $500,000. A match of at least 15% of the total project cost is required.
Application Deadline: May 31
More information: Click on https://dced.pa.gov/programs/flood-mitigation-program-fmp/.

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 Organizations.
Uses: Projects which involve development, rehabilitation and improvements to public parks, recreation areas, greenways, trails and river conservation.
Funds: Grants shall not exceed $250,000. A match of at least 15% of the total project cost is required.
Application Deadline: May 31
More information: Click on https://dced.pa.gov/programs/greenways-trails-and-recreation-program-gtrp/.

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 Organizations.
Uses: Orphan or abandoned well plugging projects.
Funds: Grants shall not exceed a total of $1,000,000.
Application Deadline: May 31
More information: Click on https://dced.pa.gov/programs/orphan-abandoned-well-plugging-program-oawp/.

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 Organizations.
Uses: Costs associated with the planning work required under Act 537, the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act.
Funds: Grants shall not exceed a total of $100,000. A match of at least 50% of the total project cost is required.
Application Deadline: May 31
More information: Click on https://dced.pa.gov/programs/sewage-facilities-program-sfp/.

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 Organizations.
Uses: Projects which involve the construction, improvement, expansion, repair, maintenance or rehabilitation of new or existing watershed protection Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Funds: Grants shall not exceed $300,000. A match of at least 15% of the total project cost is required.
Application Deadline: May 31
More information: Click on https://dced.pa.gov/programs/watershed-restoration-protection-program-wrpp/.