Donor Name: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State: Pennsylvania
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: Applications will be accepted between September 3, 2024 and November 15, 2024
Size of the Grant: Up to $50,000
Grant Duration: Not specified

Details/Overview:
The Main Street Matters (MSM) program aims to support the revitalization of downtown cores and surrounding neighborhoods in Pennsylvania. The program offers tools and funding to create vibrant, safe, and welcoming communities. Funding can be used for a variety of community and economic development efforts, including planning activities, façade improvement grants, business support, accessible housing, and safety/security enhancements.

Eligible entities, such as local governments, nonprofit organizations, and redevelopment authorities, can also pursue designation through the MSM program as a Main Street or Elm Street, which opens the door for targeted investment and development.

Uses:

Planning activities
Façade and business improvement grants
Accessible housing programs
District development projects
Eligibility:

Units of local government (e.g., cities, counties, boroughs)
Redevelopment and/or housing authorities
Nonprofit organizations
Community development corporations
Business improvement districts