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Local Government Emergency Housing Support (LGEHS)

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

Does this fit your business?

This is a Pennsylvania state grant for local governments responding to housing needs after disasters, not a business program. For-profit businesses and small businesses cannot apply. If you are a small-business owner, this is not worth your week; it is for municipalities and similar public entities.

Best for
Counties, townships, boroughs, cities, and towns, Local government authorities, Municipalities responding to disaster-related housing needs
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Small businesses and sole proprietors, Private housing or real estate companies
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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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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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
State and local governments, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is December 31, 2035. The program was posted on March 3, 2025 and is listed as accepting applications.
Who can apply for this grant?
All units of local government in Pennsylvania, including counties, townships, towns, boroughs, cities, and authorities. The eligible applicant types are listed as Municipality and Other Legal Entity.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. A for-profit business may not apply, and a small business may not apply. This program is limited to local government entities.
Can a nonprofit apply?
The facts conflict on this point. The program description mentions nonprofit organizations responding to disaster housing needs, but the formal eligibility text lists only Municipality and Other Legal Entity as eligible applicant types. Check directly with the funder before assuming a nonprofit can apply.

Summary

The Local Government Emergency Housing Support Program (LGEHS) is designed to provide immediate and targeted assistance to local governments and nonprofit organizations responding to housing needs following natural or man-made disasters. The program aims to ensure that communities impacted by eme...

About this grant

The Local Government Emergency Housing Support Program (LGEHS) is designed to provide immediate and targeted assistance to local governments and nonprofit organizations responding to housing needs following natural or man-made disasters. The program aims to ensure that communities impacted by emergencies have access to safe, temporary housing and critical stabilization services, fostering recovery and long-term resilience.

Funding type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount Funding source: State 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: MunicipalityOther Legal Entity

Who may apply: All units of local government including counties, townships, towns, boroughs, cities, and authorities.

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Topics

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