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Main Street Matters (MSM)

Community & Economic DevelopmentCloses Aug 31, 2035(3236 days left)

Does this fit your business?

Main Street Matters is a Pennsylvania state grant for revitalizing downtown cores and neighborhoods, covering planning, business support, aesthetic improvements, and safety and security. It is really for local governments, redevelopment and improvement authorities, and nonprofits like community development corporations. Independent businesses and sole proprietors should not bother applying directly; the eligibility text does not include them.

Best for
Units of local government (counties, cities, boroughs, townships, home rule municipalities), Redevelopment and housing authorities, Nonprofits such as economic development organizations and community development corporations, Business, neighborhood, and downtown improvement districts incorporated as authorities
Not for
Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, For-profit businesses applying on their own behalf, Organizations outside Pennsylvania
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (business)
77
Strong Match
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health)
71
Good Match
Social Services & NonprofitCurrently accepting applications
69
Good Match
Retail & E-CommerceCurrently accepting applications
65
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is August 31, 2035. The program runs an annual grant cycle and is currently listed as accepting applications.
Who can apply for this grant?
Per the eligibility text: units of local government (counties, cities, boroughs, townships, towns, and home rule municipalities); redevelopment and/or housing authorities; nonprofits including economic development organizations and housing corporations; community development corporations; and business, neighborhood, and downtown improvement districts incorporated as authorities.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. The eligibility text lists only municipalities, public agencies, and nonprofits. A sole proprietor or single-member LLC is not an eligible applicant.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations, including economic development organizations, housing corporations, and community development corporations, are eligible applicants.

Summary

Main Street Matters program (MSM) is designed to support our downtown cores and surrounding<br />neighborhoods with tools to create healthy, vibrant, and welcoming communities. Funding is available to support<br />revitalization efforts in planning, business support, aesthetic improvements, and t...

About this grant

Main Street Matters program (MSM) is designed to support our downtown cores and surrounding neighborhoods with tools to create healthy, vibrant, and welcoming communities. Funding is available to support revitalization efforts in planning, business support, aesthetic improvements, and the increase of safety and security

Funding type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount Matching: Please refer to the program guidelines for match requirements as they may differ per project type. Grant cycle: Annual Funding source: State Deadline: 2035-08-31 Source: Pennsylvania's grant directory (pa.gov/grants), listed as accepting applications.

Who can apply

Eligible applicant types: Municipality; Public Agency; Nonprofit

Who may apply: Units of local government (counties, cities, boroughs, townships, towns, and home rule municipalities); Redevelopment and/or housing authorities; Non-profit organizations to include economic development organizations, housing corporations, etc. ; Community development corporations; Business improvement districts; neighborhood improvement districts; downtown improvement districts; and similar organizations incorporated as authorities

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Economic development
  • Community development

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