Focus on Funding – August 2026
The best fair exhibitors know success starts long before judging day. The same is true for grant funding.
A competitive application begins with thoughtful planning, a clear project vision, and a strong understanding of the criteria reviewers use to evaluate submissions. By helping clients present well-defined projects, document community benefits, and demonstrate project readiness, RETTEW’s Project Funding team positions communities to compete effectively for available funding. The programs featured in this issue support projects that strengthen infrastructure, preserve valuable resources, expand housing opportunities, and enhance quality of life for residents.
York County Open Space and Land Preservation Grant
York County Planning Commission
This program is dedicated to helping communities and non-profit organizations throughout York County preserve and protect open space. It offers grant funding in three categories: Land Acquisition, Planning and Ordinance Assistance, and Improvement (Marcellus Shale Legacy). READ MORE
PENNVEST Funding Programs
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST)
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. DETAILS
Dauphin County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program
Dauphin County Department of Community & Economic Development
Municipalities and legally established non-profit community service organizations may apply for grants to support activities related to public facilities or other real property, public service, or planning and administration. To be eligible for a CDBG, all projects must meet at least 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. LEARN MORE
Dauphin County Local Share Municipal Grant Program
Dauphin County Department of Community & Economic Development
The Dauphin County Local Share Municipal Grant Program distributes funds generated by gaming to eligible local governments for projects that support and enhance community and economic well-being and mitigate the impact of gaming and related activities. Pre-application conferences will be held on select dates between August 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026. Entities interested in Local Share Municipal Grant funding are strongly encouraged to attend. DETAILS
Dates to Know
RETTEW monitors funding opportunities from government and private entities. Don’t miss out! Bookmark our Focus on Funding calendar and check it regularly for the latest funding deadlines, webinars, workshops, and WIFIA office hours.
August 12 – 2:00 PM Pre-Application Workshop: Dauphin County Local Share Municipal Grant; 2:00 PM WIFIA Office Hours – August
August 14 – 10:00 AM Pre-Application Workshop: Dauphin County Local Share Municipal Grant
August 20 – 1:30 PM Virtual Workshop: York County Open Space and Land Preservation Grants
August 31 – Countywide Action Plan Implementation Grant Summer 2026 Deadline
September 1 – 9:00 AM Local Share Account (LSA) – Statewide Opens; Municipal Assistance Program Fall Round Deadline
September 2 – 2:00 PM Pre-Application Workshop: Dauphin County Local Share Municipal Grant
September 9 – 2:00 PM WIFIA Office Hours – September
September 11 – 10:00 AM Pre-Application Workshop: Dauphin County Local Share Municipal Grant
September 14 – 10:00 AM Pre-Application Workshop: Dauphin County Local Share Municipal Grant
September 16 – 2:00 PM Pre-Application Workshop: Dauphin County Local Share Municipal Grant
September 30 – Deadlines for Motorized Trails & Recreation Grants Fall Deadline (4:00 PM), LSA – Category 4 Facilities Program (Berks, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and York Counties), and the York County Open Space and Land Preservation Grants
October 1 – Deadline for Dauphin County Local Share Municipal Grant Sponsorship Requests
RETTEW's Project Funding Team
RETTEW’s Project Funding Team can provide comprehensive support for your projects by exploring funding sources and guiding the project team through the application process. We excel in crafting effective grant applications and have secured close to $289 million in funding for our clients, demonstrating our expertise and commitment to advancing community projects. Contact our team to learn more about current funding opportunities and the application assistance we can provide for your business, municipality, and nonprofit.
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