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Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE)

Community & Economic DevelopmentCloses Dec 31, 2035(3358 days left)

Does this fit your business?

PIPE is a Pennsylvania grant for building the last few miles of natural gas distribution lines to business parks, manufacturers, and industrial enterprises. It fits PA businesses, municipalities, hospitals, school districts, and economic development organizations that need gas access and can cover half the project cost. If you are not in Pennsylvania, not near an unserved gas line, or cannot fund a 50% match, do not bother.

Best for
Pennsylvania manufacturers and industrial businesses needing gas line extensions, Municipalities and economic development organizations serving business parks, Hospitals and school districts seeking natural gas access
Not for
Nonprofits, Organizations outside Pennsylvania, Applicants unable to cover the 50% cost share
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
ManufacturingMatches your industry (manufacturing, industrial)
80
Strong Match
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (economic, business)
79
Strong Match
Retail & E-CommerceMatches your industry (economic)
65
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
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
Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring

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, State and local governments, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The deadline is December 31, 2035, and the program runs on a recurring cycle.
Who can apply for this grant?
Businesses, municipalities, hospitals, school districts, and economic development organizations may apply. Eligible applicant types include Other Legal Entity, Municipality, and School.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Businesses are listed as eligible applicants, but the program does not publish rules specific to sole proprietors or single-member LLCs.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The program does not accept nonprofit applicants.

Summary

The Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE) provides grants to construct the last few miles of natural gas distribution lines to business parks, existing manufacturing and industrial enterprises, which will result in the creation of new economic base jobs in the commonwealth while providing access to ...

About this grant

The Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE) provides grants to construct the last few miles of natural gas distribution lines to business parks, existing manufacturing and industrial enterprises, which will result in the creation of new economic base jobs in the commonwealth while providing access to natural gas for residents.

Funding type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount Matching: 0.5 Grant cycle: Reoccurring Funding source: Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Deadline: 2035-12-31 Source: Pennsylvania's grant directory (pa.gov/grants), listed as accepting applications.

Who can apply

Eligible applicant types: Other Legal Entity; Municipality; Other Legal Entity; School

Who may apply: Economic Development Organizations; Businesses; Municipalities; Hospitals; School Districts

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Economic development
  • Community development

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