Pennsylvania First is a state economic development grant aimed at increasing investment and job creation in Pennsylvania. It fits businesses, municipalities, and nonprofits working on economic or community development; award amounts are not published. Organizations outside Pennsylvania, or those with no job creation or investment angle, should not bother applying.
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Finance & BankingMatches your industry (economic, commerce, business) | 86 |
| Retail & E-CommerceMatches your industry (commerce, economic) | 73 |
| Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community) | 71 |
| Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming | 54 |
| Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture | 54 |
| Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure | 54 |
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training | 54 |
| Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech | 54 |
| Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation | 54 |
| Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage | 54 |
| Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech | 54 |
| Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate | 54 |
| ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing | 54 |
| Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software | 54 |
| Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics | 54 |
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.
The Pennsylvania First Program was established as a comprehensive funding tool to facilitate increased investment and job creation in the commonwealth and to enable the commonwealth to compete more effectively in the global economy. Grants under this program are processed under the authority of...
The Pennsylvania First Program was established as a comprehensive funding tool to facilitate increased investment and job creation in the commonwealth and to enable the commonwealth to compete more effectively in the global economy. Grants under this program are processed under the authority of Section 3 of the Act of May 10, 1939 (P.L. 111, No. 51), known as the Commerce Law, which authorizes the Department of Community and Economic Development to undertake ways and means of promoting and encouraging the prosperous development of Pennsylvania business, industry and commerce, of expanding markets and promoting and developing new markets for Pennsylvania products, to encourage the location and development of new business, industry and commerce within the Commonwealth, to aid in restoring employment in communities affected by unemployment, and to assist persons, firms, associations, political subdivisions, corporations, cooperative associations and other organizations in the execution of its duties and functions under the Act.
Funding type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount Grant cycle: Reoccurring Funding source: State Funding details: No matching required Deadline: 2035-12-31 Source: Pennsylvania's grant directory (pa.gov/grants), listed as accepting applications.
Eligible applicant types: Municipality; Public Agency; Other Legal Entity
Who may apply: Businesses; Corporations; Partnerships; Sole proprietorships; Limited liability companies; Other forprofit entities; Not-for-profit entities; Municipalities; Boroughs; Townships; Towns; Cities; Home rule municipalities; Municipal Authorities; Redevelopment Authorities; Industrial Development Authorities; Corporations; Local Development Districts
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