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Federal and state grant opportunities with plain-English eligibility summaries. We aggregate public records — always verify the details on the funder’s site before applying. Or browse the complete index →
Keystone Opportunity Zones (KOZ)
UnofficialDue Dec 31, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
The Keystone Opportunity Zones program offers Pennsylvania state and local tax abatements, not cash grants, to businesses and residents that locate within specially designated zones. Eligibility is tied entirely to physical location inside a KOZ rather than organization type, so businesses or individuals outside these zones do not qualify. No award amount is specified since the benefit is a tax reduction rather than a fixed grant.
Small businessIndividualsNarrow eligibilityPrivate Dam Financial Assurance - Enrollment
UnofficialDue Dec 31, 2035Community & Economic Development · Up to $500K
The Private Dam Financial Assurance Program helps owners of regulated private dams in Pennsylvania meet state-required proof of financial responsibility, with a maximum benefit of $500,000, and separately offers low-interest loans once program funds reach $1,500,000. Eligible applicants include individuals, partnerships, associations, common interest communities, community associations, and corporations that own a regulated private dam; this is a narrow, asset-specific program rather than general grant funding.
IndividualsSmall businessNarrow eligibilityBen Franklin Partners (BFTDA) Challenge Grant
UnofficialDue Dec 31, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
The Ben Franklin Partners Challenge Grant supports entrepreneurs, start-ups, early-stage companies, investors, higher education institutions, and past Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) alumni companies working on new technology, including clean energy generation, conservation, and transportation. Funding is channeled through Pennsylvania's four regional Ben Franklin Technology Partners for capital access, business expertise, and technology commercialization support. No specific award amount is listed, and eligibility favors technology-focused ventures with an existing BFTP connection.
Small businessIndividualsSchools & universitiesNew orgs OK+1 moreBeginning Farmer Tax Credit (BFTC)
UnofficialDue Dec 31, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
The Beginning Farmer Tax Credit gives Pennsylvania individuals, trusts, and pass-through entities a state tax credit for selling or renting agricultural assets to beginning farmers. This is a tax credit rather than a cash grant, administered jointly with the state Department of Agriculture and Department of Revenue, and no award amount is specified.
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