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Federal opportunities with plain-English eligibility summaries. We aggregate public records — always verify the details on the funder’s site before applying.
Solar for Schools Program (S4S)
Due Dec 31, 2035Community & Economic Development · From $500K
Pennsylvania's Solar for Schools program funds the purchase and installation of solar energy systems, including equipment, permits, energy storage, and utility interconnection. Eligibility is limited to schools, specifically school districts, intermediate units, charter schools (including cyber and regional), schools for the deaf or blind, career and technical schools, and community colleges in Pennsylvania. The stated minimum award is $500,000, making this a large-award program; no maximum is listed.
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Due Dec 31, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
The Ben Franklin Partners Challenge Grant provides funding through Pennsylvania's four Ben Franklin Technology Partners to support access to capital, business expertise, and technology commercialization, including alternative and clean energy work. Eligible applicants include entrepreneurs, start-ups and early-stage companies, investors, higher-education institutions, researchers, and Ben Franklin alumni companies. No specific award amounts are listed.
Small businessNew orgs OKResearchersSchools & universities+1 morePA Manufacturing Training to Career (PMTTC)
Due Dec 31, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
This Pennsylvania grant funds workforce training to help companies identify and develop skilled workers, particularly in manufacturing. Eligible applicants are technical and trade schools, school districts, post-secondary institutions, workforce investment boards, economic development organizations, and nonprofit organizations; individuals and most for-profit businesses do not apply directly. Award amounts are not stated.
NonprofitsSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalPipeline Investment Program (PIPE)
Due Dec 31, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
The Pipeline Investment Program provides grants to extend the final miles of natural gas distribution lines to business parks and existing manufacturing or industrial sites in Pennsylvania, aiming to create jobs and expand gas access. Eligible applicants include economic development organizations, businesses, municipalities, hospitals, and school districts. Award amounts are not stated; projects must serve qualifying end users in the Commonwealth.
Small businessGovernment / tribalSchools & universitiesPublic School Facility Improvement Grant Program
Due Dec 31, 2035Community & Economic Development · $500K–$5M
Pennsylvania's Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program funds eligible facility improvement projects for public schools. Eligibility is limited to public school districts and area career and technical schools in the Commonwealth. Awards range from $500,000 to $5,000,000, making this a large-award program.
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