PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (DCED) 

MAP provides funding to assist local governments to plan for and efficiently implement a variety of policies, programs, or projects, and soundly manage development with an emphasis on intergovernmental approaches. Funding is available for two groups of activities: shared services, and community planning.

NOTE: While not required, applicants are encouraged to discuss their projects with a representative from the Governor’s Center for Local Government Services before submitting an application. Contact the Center at 1-888-223-6837 or 717-787-8158. This allows the Center’s staff to offer technical assistance, alerts the staff to upcoming Single Application submissions, and provides an opportunity to identify other potential funding sources.

To apply: A Keystone Login account is required. Submit the electronic (online) Department of Community & Economic Development Single Application for Assistance located at grants.pa.gov. Please refer to the program guidelines for program and application details.

Eligible Entities: Any municipality – a city, borough, town, township, home-rule municipality, or county. Applicants may also be a public or quasi-public organization duly authorized to act on behalf of one or more municipalities. For Shared Services: Applications shall involve two or more participating municipalities.  For Community Planning: Applications may involve single or multiple municipalities.
Award Amount: Varies based on the specific project requirements
Required Match: 50% or more, normally as a cash match; at least 25% of the total cost must be funded from non-state sources.
Applications Due: September 1, 2026