NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Labor and Industry: Future Works Who May Apply: Local Workforce Development Boards Use: To strengthen Pennsylvania’s workforce and economic competitiveness by supporting workforce development strategies that help new or expanding businesses build a skilled workforce, address talent needs, and establish a foundation for long-term success Funds: $2,000,000 is available in funds and the Department of Labor and Industry expects to award four grants of up to $500,000. Application Deadline: December 9, 2026 More information: L&I Website Labor and Industry: Veteran Employment Program Who May Apply: Local workforce development boards, non-profit and non-governmental entities, community-based organizations, education and post-secondary organizations, labor organizations, business associations, and economic development entities who can serve veterans and spouses. Use: To enhance Pennsylvania’s capacity to support veterans as they transition into meaningful civilian careers Funds: $200,000 is available and the Department of Labor and Industry expects to award one grant Application Deadline: November 10, 2026 More information: L&I Website Labor and Industry: Veteran Employment Program – Delaware County Who May Apply: Local workforce development boards, non-profit and non-governmental entities, community-based Read more
Symposium countdown; funding for new bike park; voting to ban kratom & cover menopause care; one week left to register to vote – and more! Read more
Removing barriers to security grants; screening newborns for a dangerous disease; protecting kids from chatbots; student art contests – and more! Read more
“We’ve seen the success of programs like Landforce’s Homewood-based urban sawmill, which recycles fallen trees into wood products while giving residents skills they can take to the workforce,” Salisbury said. “The new funding is going to help us create more of those opportunities.” Read more
“Pennsylvania screens newborns for a wide array of diseases to ensure that children who are affected can benefit from timely detection and treatment,” Salisbury said. “Until recently, the list of screened diseases included Gaucher disease, a genetic disorder that can cause devastating health problems, including organ, blood, and bone disorders and even certain cancers.“Six years ago, Gaucher was dropped from the list of screened diseases, which means that hospitals and parents are no longer automatically notified if their newborn has the disease, and children are deprived of a vital, early treatment window that can alleviate some health impacts. My bill would reinstate screening for this devastating disease, so parents get the timely information they need to help their children.” Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Transportation: Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Who May Apply: Municipality, council of governments, business/non-profit, economic development organization, public transportation agency, port or rail/freight entity Use: The MTF provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure a safe and reliable system of transportation exists in Pennsylvania. The program is intended to provide financial assistance in order to improve public transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit revitalization. Funds: Project costs must be above $100,000 and no award shall exceed $3,000,000 Application Deadline: October 30, 2026 More information: PennDOT Website Department of Agriculture: Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant Program Who May Apply: A person operating under a grant of inspection that meets the definition of ''very small establishment'' in 9 CFR 381.65(g)(1)(i) Use: To support the development and expansion of current or future very small meat and poultry processing operations in this Commonwealth by offering reimbursement grants to cover the cost associated with obtaining a grant of inspection from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS), opening a new very small meat and poultry processing operation, expanding the capacity of a Read more
“For houses of worship and other community groups, nothing is more important than ensuring members are safe on the premises,” Salisbury said. “Unfortunately, many smaller groups struggle to meet the dollar match required to obtain funding under our state security grant program. We saw this happen after the attempted shooting at Jesus’ Dwelling Place in North Braddock. Like many smaller groups whose outreach is limited to the immediate community, the church struggled to raise the required 33% match. It took them a year and a half to raise the match and secure a line of credit for the cost-reimbursable $75,000 grant.“The size of a group’s operating budget should never determine its ability to protect members. My bill would lift the 33% match requirement for grants ranging from $25,000 to $75,000 if a nonprofit’s annual revenue is less than $250,000, to ensure everyone has the protection they deserve.” Read more
“Wherever people need help, nonprofits are there at the ground level – providing food, connecting residents with mental health and crisis services, running afterschool programs and meeting hundreds of other community needs,” Salisbury said. “Those services are more critical than ever, as more families are feeling the impact of cuts at the federal level. This year’s symposium will help nonprofit board members, managers, staffers and volunteers develop the skills they need to ensure that their organizations are there to meet the demand. I urge anyone who works or volunteers for a nonprofit in any capacity to register for this free event.” Read more
Grant Memo: Transportation, Agricultural, Community Development and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District Read more
Symposium countdown; $4.5 million for district projects; our new staffers; adopt a tree; PennDOT Innovations Challenge; House fellowships open – and much more! Read more
DPW in action; milestone for a hunger-fighting hero; new way to fight substance use disorder; free financial education hub – and much more! Read more
“The new funding will allow our municipalities to repair deteriorating roads, update aging water and wastewater infrastructure, improve stormwater management, clear blight, renovate community facilities and move forward with other projects to make life safer and more convenient for residents,” Salisbury said. “The dollars from the state will also help ease the strain on taxpayers.” Read more
Grant Memo: Community Development, Fire & EMS, Environmental and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District Read more
Stay safe from measles; video: 9/11 reflections from the state Capitol; school safety survey; nonprofit knocks down barriers – and more! Read more
Register now for the Fourth Annual Nonprofit Symposium! Read more
Election dates; Medicaid changes; public hearing on new proposed bus routes; youth art contest – and more! Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Agriculture: Fruit Grower Freeze Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant Program Who May Apply: Specialty crop growers who experienced a loss of at least 30% of expected production due to freezing temperatures between April 1, 2026 and April 21, 2026 Use: Grants will be awarded on a per-acre basis to help growers recover from lost crops Funds: $10 million in funding is available Application Deadline: September 21, 2026 More information: PDA Website Department of Agriculture: Pennsylvania Agriculture Innovation Grant Program Who May Apply: A person who grows an agricultural commodity and who has anticipated sales greater than $2,000 per year, a person who processes an agricultural commodity and has anticipated sales greater than $10,000 per year, a person who provides technical assistance or services to farmers for conservation, engineering, veterinary care, animal disease management, farm management, agricultural commodity production, nutrient management or similar services, or a person or cooperative association that utilizes agricultural commodities to create products or energy Use: Grants will reimburse expenses for project planning, on-site project implementation, and larger grants for projects that have a regional impact. Funds: $10 million in funding is available Application Deadline: September 23, 2026 More information: PDA Website Read more
Dealing with data centers; new medical center takes shape; PRT hearings on bus line refresh; photo contest – and more! Read more
Registration NOW OPEN for the Nonprofit Symposium!; weigh in on PRT’s proposed bus line plan; check out this eLibrary – and more! Read more
“Nonprofits and the people who run them are on the front lines of some of our most essential services, from fighting food insecurity and operating afterschool programs to connecting residents with mental health resources and other services that knit our community together and make life better,” Salisbury said. “This year’s symposium will feature expert sessions to help nonprofits access and maximize state funding, cultivate recurring small donors, manage risk, tell their story, make the most of social media and promote staff mental health and wellness, so they can do even more for the community they love. “I’m excited that we are opening registration today to what I know is going to be our most helpful symposium yet.” Read more
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