Focus on Funding – November 2025
Like a squirrel stashing its treasures for the long season ahead, it’s time to plan and gather the funding resources needed for your community’s next endeavor. This issue offers a bounty of grant opportunities and support for a successful project season—with RETTEW’s Community Development team ready to guide you through every step.
Green Light-Go: Pennsylvania’s Municipal Signal Partnership Program – Pre-Application Scoping Form
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
Also known as the “Green Light-Go Program,” this reimbursement state grant was established to improve the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals in Pennsylvania. Eligible entities that submit a completed pre-application scoping form by the January 2, 2026, deadline are eligible to apply when the call opens March 1, 2026. DETAILS
Small Business Advantage Grant
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP)
This program 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: Applications are accepted until March 13, 2026, or until the funds are exhausted for the fiscal year, whichever occurs first. LEARN MORE
Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant Program
Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC)
The Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant Program funds projects that mitigate consumptive use or improve drought resilience in the Susquehanna River Basin. SRBC anticipates awarding approximately $4 to $6 million in total grant funding, with anticipated individual project awards of $100,000 or more. DETAILS
Dates to Know
Use our Focus on Funding calendar to stay up to date on funding webinars and deadlines.
November 20 – Webinar: Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant Program
December 1 – 2026 Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) Education Grant Deadline
January 2 – 2026 Green Light-Go Pre-Application Scoping Form Due
January 30 -Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant Program Deadline
RETTEW regularly monitors funding opportunities from government and private entities to stay informed and keep our clients abreast of changes.
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 $282 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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