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Community Development Block Grant- Discretionary (CDBG)

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

Does this fit your business?

This is a Pennsylvania state-administered CDBG program for eligible municipalities, not for businesses. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply. If you are a small-business owner, this program is not worth your week; it is for local governments pursuing community development activities.

Best for
Eligible Pennsylvania municipalities under Act 179 of 1984, Local governments pursuing community development activities, Applicants seeking grants with no matching requirement
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Small businesses and sole proprietors, Nonprofits
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Worth Exploring
Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Worth Exploring
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Worth Exploring
Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Worth Exploring
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Worth Exploring
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Worth Exploring
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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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
Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The listed deadline is December 31, 2035, and the program is shown as accepting applications. The grant cycle itself varies.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible municipalities as identified under Pennsylvania Act 179 of 1984, as amended. For-profit businesses and small businesses may not apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. A for-profit business may not apply, and that includes sole proprietors and single-member LLCs.
Can a nonprofit apply?
The facts do not say nonprofits may apply. The program is for eligible municipalities identified under Pennsylvania Act 179 of 1984, as amended.

Summary

Grants and technical assistance for eligible municipalities as identified under Pennsylvania Act 179 of 1984 as amended, for any eligible community development activities.

About this grant

Grants and technical assistance for eligible municipalities as identified under Pennsylvania Act 179 of 1984 as amended, for any eligible community development activities.

Funding type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount Grant cycle: Varies Funding source: Federal Funding details: No matching required Deadline: 2035-12-31 Source: Pennsylvania's grant directory (pa.gov/grants), listed as accepting applications.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Eligible applicant types: not stated

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Economic development
  • Community development

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