Obtaining funding for projects can be challenging, from navigating the complexities of the application process to preparing the designs and budget outlines needed for submission and establishing relationships with funding agencies. Let RETTEW’s Community Development group help you!

Contact our funding team to learn more about available opportunities and the application assistance we can provide for your business, municipality, and nonprofit!

RETTEW regularly monitors funding opportunities from government and private entities to stay informed and keep our clients abreast of changes.

PENNVEST Funding Programs

PENNVEST serves Pennsylvania’s citizens and communities by funding sewer, stormwater, and drinking water projects throughout the state. Applications for its programs, which include both grants and low-interest loans, are accepted year-round on a rolling basis.

Eligible Entities: Varies
Award Amount: Varies
Required Match: Varies
Applications Due: May 7, 2025, for consideration at a PENNVEST Board meeting planned for later this year, date TBD; applications are accepted throughout the year.

Act 13 Programs: Marcellus Legacy Fund

The Commonwealth Financing Authority is accepting applications for seven programs funded through Act 13 of 2012. Download our helpful Act 13 Funding Opportunities guide for an overview of each program. Note: Applicants are strongly urged to share their intent to apply with their Pennsylvania state representative and state senator. All applications require a $100 non-refundable fee to be paid electronically prior to submission. 

  • Abandoned Mine Drainage Abatement and Treatment
  • Baseline Water Quality Data
  • Flood Mitigation
  • Greenways, Trails, and Recreation
  • Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging
  • Sewage Facilities
  • Watershed Restoration and Protection.

Did You Know? If you plan to apply to the PA DCNR’s Community Conservation Partnership Program (C2P2), the Act 13 funding opportunities Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program and Watershed Restoration and Protection Program will fund similar types of projects and can be used to match C2P2.

Eligible Entities: Varies
Award Amount: Varies
Required Match: Varies
Applications Due: May 31, 2025

DCED’s Multimodal Transportation Fund

Grants from PA DCED’s Multimodal Transportation Fund can be used to develop, rehabilitate, and enhance transportation assets to ensure a safe and reliable transportation system is available to Pennsylvania residents. Projects with a total cost of $100,000 or more are eligible for funds. All applications require a $100 non-refundable fee to be paid electronically prior to submission. This grant program is separate from PennDOT’s Multimodal Program.

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

Eligible Entities: Municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, and ports-rail/freight
Award Amount: Varies. Grants are available for projects with a total cost of $100,000 or more; grants shall not exceed $3 million for any project.
Required Match: Matched by local funding in an amount of not less than 30% of the non-federal share of the project costs; please refer to the program guidelines for details.
Applications Due: July 31, 2025, by close of business