Welcome to the RETTEW Focus on Funding page! Please explore our featured funding opportunities below and a calendar that serves as an easy reference for upcoming submission deadlines. We look forward to working with you to identify and secure the funding resources you need to successfully complete your projects!


Lancaster County FY2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Improvement Program

Lancaster County Redevelopment Authority (LCRA)

Funding is available for projects designed to serve those areas of the community with the highest percentage of low- and moderate-income persons, using current census data or recent income survey results.

• Eligibility: See CDBG Improvement Projects Policies 2021
• Award Amount: $200,000 maximum
• Required Match: Minimum 20% of total project cost
Letter of Intent Due: Friday, February 26, 2021
Applications Due: Friday, April 16, 2021

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Environmental Grant Program

Pennsylvania American Water

Funding is offered for innovative, community-based environmental projects that improve, restore, or protect the watersheds, surface water, and groundwater supplies in local communities.

• Eligibility: See Program Brochure
• Award Amount: $10,000 maximum
• Required Match: None stated
• Applications Due: March 31, 2021

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Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)

Funding is available for planning, acquisition, development, rehabilitation, and repair of greenways, recreational trails, open space, parks, and beautification projects.

• Eligibility: See Program Guidelines
• Award Amount: $250,000 maximum
• Required Match: 15% match of total project cost
Applications Due: May 31, 2021

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