Pennsylvania State Grants

Environmental Protection · Up to $15K

Open to owners of underground storage tanks in Pennsylvania that haven't been upgraded to meet current federal/state technical requirements and were registered with DEP before closure. Reimbursement is capped at $2,500 per tank (up to $15,000 total) and can only be requested after all closure work is finished. Applications may be submitted through June 30, 2027.

Environmental Protection · Amount varies

Open only to Pennsylvania counties (not municipalities, nonprofits, or businesses) for educational programs on household battery management. Counties can request up to $75,000 every two years, covering up to 80% of approved project costs, and must first meet with their DEP Regional Planning and Recycling Coordinator. Applications may be submitted anytime through June 30, 2027.

Environmental Protection · Up to $4K

Open to owners of underground heating oil tanks (3,000 gallons or smaller) in Pennsylvania who had a release on or after January 30, 1998 and have completed or are actively conducting cleanup. Reimbursement covers eligible costs above a $1,000 deductible, up to a $4,000 maximum. Applications may be submitted through June 30, 2027.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

The Manufacturing Tax Credit Program gives Pennsylvania taxpayers a state tax credit when they increase their annual taxable payroll by $1,000,000 through creating new full-time jobs. This is a performance-based tax credit rather than a cash grant, with eligibility limited to qualified taxpayers meeting this specific payroll growth threshold. No award amount is specified.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

Pennsylvania employers, employer consortiums, workforce development boards, economic development organizations, labor organizations, career and technical education institutions, community colleges, and community organizations can apply. The FIT Grant Program funds related technical instruction that complements on-the-job training for registered apprentices, though no specific award amount is stated. Eligibility spans many Pennsylvania organization types, but funding is limited to programs tied to registered apprenticeships.

Environmental Protection · Amount varies

Open only to Pennsylvania counties for household hazardous waste education programs and small-business pollution-prevention technical assistance — not open to nonprofits or businesses directly. Counties can request up to $75,000 every two years, covering up to 80% of approved costs, after consulting their DEP Regional Planning and Recycling Coordinator. Applications may be submitted anytime through June 30, 2027.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

Open broadly to Pennsylvania municipalities, local authorities, nonprofits, and other legal entities. Funded through the state's gaming-derived Sports Marketing and Tourism Account, it supports attracting amateur, professional, and e-sports events to the Commonwealth to boost tourism and economic impact. Award amount isn't specified; applications are due December 31, 2027.

Environmental Protection · Up to $350K

Restricted to Qualified Well Pluggers — licensed contractors, not general nonprofits or businesses — under Act 136 of 2022. Up to $350,000 in federal funds is available to plug orphaned oil and gas wells across Pennsylvania that pose health, safety, or environmental risks. Applications may be submitted through June 30, 2031.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

This Pennsylvania Neighborhood Partnership Program tax credit encourages businesses to invest in multi-year projects that improve distressed areas, with 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations as the eligible applicant type. No specific funding amount is listed, and the deadline is far out. As a tax-credit mechanism rather than a direct grant, applicants should confirm exactly how nonprofits participate in the program.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

This Pennsylvania Enterprise Zone Tax Credit provides tax incentives to businesses and private for-profit companies that invest in rehabilitating, expanding, or improving buildings or land within designated enterprise zones. Nonprofits are not listed as eligible applicants for this particular program, unlike other Neighborhood Assistance Program tracks. No funding amount is specified, and the deadline is far out.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

This Pennsylvania venture investment program provides risk capital intended to help build a technology-based economy in the state, with not-for-profit organizations and community groups listed as the eligible applicant types. No specific funding amount is listed, and the deadline is far out with no urgency to apply.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

This Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance Program (Special Program Priorities track) is a tax credit encouraging businesses to invest in projects improving distressed areas, with 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations as the eligible applicant type. No funding amount is listed, and the deadline is far out. This is a tax-credit mechanism rather than a direct cash grant, so applicants should confirm program mechanics before applying.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

This Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance Program tax credit encourages business investment in projects that improve distressed areas, with 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations as the eligible applicant type. No funding amount is specified, and the deadline is far out. This is a tax-credit mechanism rather than a direct cash grant, so applicants should confirm how funds reach their organization.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

This Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance Program tax credit encourages businesses to invest in charitable food projects that improve distressed areas; eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. No specific funding amount is listed, and the deadline is far out with no urgency. This is a tax-credit mechanism rather than a direct cash grant, so applicants should confirm how the funds reach their organization.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

This Pennsylvania tourism program funds marketing and event-attraction efforts (destination marketing, sports events, major concerts/conventions) to draw visitors to Pennsylvania, open to destination marketing organizations, tourism-related businesses, and regional/industry coalitions. Eligibility differs by sub-program (e.g., some events must draw multi-night stays), so applicants should confirm which track fits their project. No funding amount is specified, and the deadline is far out.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

Open to Pennsylvania units of local government, redevelopment/housing authorities, nonprofits (including economic development organizations and community development corporations), and downtown/neighborhood improvement districts. Funding supports downtown and neighborhood revitalization — planning, business support, aesthetic improvements, and safety and security enhancements. Award amount isn't specified; the listing carries a long-open deadline of August 31, 2035.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

The Video Game Production Tax Credit is a Pennsylvania state tax credit available only to video game production companies operating in the Commonwealth. It is not a cash grant but a credit against state tax liability, and eligibility is restricted to this single, narrow industry category. No award amount is specified.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

This is a tax credit, not a grant, restricted to qualified taxpayers operating facilities that generate electricity from coal refuse, control acid gases, and use the resulting ash to reclaim mining-affected sites. It is not a general funding source for nonprofits, small businesses, or researchers outside this specific industry. No credit amount or deadline is specified.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

PA Manufacturing Training to Career funds workforce training programs that help companies build a skilled manufacturing workforce. Eligible applicants are technical and trade schools, school districts, post-secondary institutions, workforce investment boards, economic development organizations, and nonprofit organizations, rather than manufacturing companies applying directly. No award amount is specified.

Community & Economic Development · Amount varies

The Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program is a Pennsylvania tax credit authorized under Act 84 of 2016 to support concert rehearsals and tours held in the state. Eligibility details are not specified in the listing beyond this niche entertainment-industry focus, and no award amount is listed, so applicants should confirm specifics directly with the state program.