Focus on Funding – September 2026
Just as orchard growers look for the season’s best crop, RETTEW’s funding team is always searching for grant programs that will yield meaningful results. This issue highlights a bushel of opportunities, from funding for community projects to resources that support municipal planning and operations, that can help communities advance priority initiatives and build local capacity.
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. Please note: Sponsorship requests are due by October 1. READ MORE
Local Share Account (LSA) – Statewide
Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
LSA – Statewide grants are available for projects in the public interest that improve the quality of life in the community and have 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 Pennsylvania nonprofit organization. DETAILS
Peer and Circuit Rider Grants
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
Peer and Circuit Rider Grants fund projects to increase local capacity for recreation, parks, and conservation. These grants are open year-round. LEARN MORE
Harvesting What’s Ahead
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.
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
October 28 – Deadline to apply for PENNVEST Funding to be considered at the January 20, 2027 board meeting
October 30 – 4:00 PM Dauphin County CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership Program Closes
November 2 – Dauphin County Local Share Municipal Grant Closes
November 5 – 9:00 AM Virtual Workshop: C2P2 Updates for 2027
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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