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.
Dauphin County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program
Dauphin County Department of Community & Economic Development
Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, this program provides funding to local and state governments throughout the country. To be eligible for a CDBG, all projects must meet one of three national objectives: benefit at least 51% of low- and moderate-income persons, aid in the prevention or clearance of slum and blight, or meet an urgent need.
Eligible Entities: Municipalities and legally established nonprofit community service organizations may apply for any of the three types of activities: public facilities, other real property, and public service activities.
Award Amount: Varies
Required Match: All CDBG applicants must demonstrate full financing for their submitted project, including a detailed budget outlining the sources of all funds, uses of all funds, and how costs will be allocated to the CDBG program.
Applications Due: November 8, 2024, by 4:00 PM
2025 Environmental Education Grant
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP)
Administered through PA DEP, this grant program funds a range of environmental education projects to improve environmental literacy among youth and adults. Eligible projects are innovative formal and non-formal environmental education projects that address grant program priorities, provide opportunities to expand the public’s understanding of Pennsylvania’s environmental issues, and develop skills required to make informed decisions and take responsible action on behalf of the environment.
Applications, including a written proposal and required documents, must be submitted through the Keystone Login. Please visit the Environmental Education Grants website for application details and instructions, program priorities, program manual, and information about the October 10 webinar.
Eligible Entities: Public bodies, community-based nonprofit corporations, and federally recognized Tribes in rural areas (defined as no more than 20,000 residents according to the latest U.S. Census Data)
Award Amount: Varies
Required Match: Varies
Applications Due: November 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM
Local Share Account (LSA) – Statewide
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
The Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act (Act 2004-71), as amended, provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority. LSA grants are available for projects with a total eligible project cost of $25,000 or more. Grant requests shall not exceed $1 million for any project. Eligible projects must be owned and maintained by an eligible applicant or a nonprofit organization and improve the quality of life in the community.
A Keystone Login account is required to apply. Submit the electronic (online) Department of Community & Economic Development Single Application for Assistance located at dced.pa.gov/singleapp. A $100 non-refundable application fee must be paid electronically by credit or debit card prior to the certification and submission of the electronic Single Application. For more information on the LSA program and its application procedures, please review the program guidelines.
Eligible Entities: Pennsylvania counties, municipalities, municipal authorities, economic development agencies, redevelopment authorities, land banks, and councils of government
Award Amount: Varies
Required Match: Not required
Applications Due: November 30, 2024
