Here at RETTEW we work with our clients to explore traditional, creative, and alternative funding sources that match project needs, but we also strive to do more than just complete the paperwork for an application. We can assist with piecing together multiple funding sources and developing a funding strategy – and then serve as a partner and advocate to implement the strategy.
RETTEW continually identifies and evaluates funding opportunities for businesses, municipalities, individuals, and nonprofit organizations throughout the year and showcases just a few of them each month. Stay up to date on funding opportunities and approaching deadlines with our funding calendar.
Conowingo Watershed Implementation Plan (CWIP)
Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC)
The Conowingo Watershed Implementation Plan’s (CWIP) “pay-for-success” model is a “reverse auction” where restoration projects with measured and validated nitrogen reductions propose a cost per pound in the application process. Maryland, which provides the funding, is seeking the most cost-effective reductions. An informational webinar was held October 9 and can be found on the CWIP RFP page of the SRBC website.
Applications are submitted through the Commission’s grant application site hosted by AmpliFund, which requires an account to access the application.
Eligible Entities: Projects anywhere in the Susquehanna River Basin are eligible, with additional prioritization given to those located in Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. Please refer to the RFP for details.
Award Amount: Varies, although $12 million in funding is available
Required Match: N/A
Applications Due: December 16, 2024, by 4:00 PM
Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES)
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
The Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES) provides grant and loan funding to eligible applicants for developing competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. The funding consists of two components, Planning Grants and Construction Grants and Loans. Please note: Applications are received on a rolling basis year-round and approved quarterly. To be eligible for consideration at the next quarterly approval, applications must be received by the end of a calendar quarter to be considered for a funding round.
A Keystone Login account is required to apply. For more information on PA SITES and its application procedures, please review the program guidelines.
Eligible Entities: Pennsylvania municipalities (counties, cities, boroughs, incorporated towns, townships, or home rule municipalities), economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations
Award Amount: Varies – Planning Grants: $250,000; Construction Grants: No limit; Construction Loans: No limit; Combined Construction Loan and Grant: Subject to availability from the annual funding limitation
Required Match: Yes; DCED will evaluate the PA SITES applications based on the amount of matching funds invested into the project
Applications Due: December 31, 2024 (suggested for 2025 Q1 approval)
Small Business Advantage Grant Program
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP)
PA DEP’s Small Business Ombudsman Office is accepting applications for the Small Business Advantage Grant Program. It provides reimbursement grants ranging from 50% to 80% of eligible project costs to small businesses in the commonwealth to improve energy efficiency or reduce pollution or waste by upgrading or replacing equipment or supplies, improving processes, or reducing runoff into affected waterways.
Please note: The deadline to apply is an approximate closing date. Applications will be accepted until March 21, 2025, or until the funds are exhausted for the fiscal year, whichever occurs first.
To complete the Small Business Advantage Grant application, visit the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Electronic Single Application website. Paper application submissions will not be accepted. Please refer to the program guidelines for program details and project eligibility requirements.
Eligible Entities: For-profit businesses taxed as a for-profit business in Pennsylvania with 100 or fewer full-time equivalent employees that meet the specific applicant eligibility requirements outlined in the program guidelines
Award Amount: Approximately $1 million in grants will be awarded; varies from up to $7,500 to up to $12,000, based on the environmental impact of the project and whether the project location is in an Environmental Justice Area in Pennsylvania
Required Match: N/A
Applications Due: March 21, 2025
