Pennsylvania grant & resource directory - pa house
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (DCED)<br />
Phone: 1 (866) G0-NEWPA / 1 (866) 466-3972 www.new<strong>pa</strong>.com<br />
GRANT/LOAN<br />
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) –<br />
Program provides <strong>grant</strong> assistance and technical assistance to<br />
aid communities in community and economic development<br />
efforts. An entitlement program provides annual funding<br />
to 27 third class cities, 119 boroughs and townships and 50<br />
counties. A competitive program is available to all non-federal<br />
entitlement munici<strong>pa</strong>lities with a population of less than<br />
10,000 in <strong>Pennsylvania</strong>.<br />
Community Economic Development Loan Program<br />
(CED) – Low-interest loans for projects in distressed<br />
communities, stimulating self-help initiatives and helping<br />
people build assets at the individual, family and community<br />
levels. For-profit small businesses (100 employees or less)<br />
that are located in a DCED designated distressed community<br />
and Keystone Opportunity Zones are eligible. Loans up to<br />
$100,000 or 50 percent of total eligible project cost, whichever<br />
is less, 2 percent interest rate.<br />
DEADLINE / REGULATIONS<br />
Contact – 1-866-GO-NEWPA (1-866-466-<br />
3972) or ReadySetSucceed@newPA.com<br />
Contact – 1-866-GO-NEWPA (1-866-466-<br />
3972) or ReadySetSucceed@newPA.com<br />
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENTS<br />
Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) – Provides<br />
federal funds and discretionary <strong>grant</strong>s to community action<br />
agencies to support programs that promote economic selfsufficiency.<br />
A limited amount of “discretionary funds” are<br />
available yearly to fund special or demonstration projects.<br />
Designated Community Action Agencies serving individuals<br />
whose income is at 125 percent of the federal poverty level.<br />
Customized Job Training (CJT) – Grants for specialized job<br />
training to existing or newly hired employees. Grants up to<br />
75 percent of the eligible costs for new job creation, retention,<br />
re-training. Must be for actual training. Trainees must be<br />
residents of PA and be employed in PA. Partici<strong>pa</strong>ting trainees<br />
must earn more than 150 percent of current minimum wage.<br />
Training must be guaranteed.<br />
Early Intervention Program – Provides matching <strong>grant</strong><br />
funds to assist munici<strong>pa</strong>lities experiencing fiscal difficulties<br />
to develop comprehensive multi-year financial plans and<br />
establish short and long term financial objectives. Grants<br />
up to $100,000 for 50 percent of total project cost. Phase II<br />
<strong>grant</strong>s may also be provided to implement recommendations<br />
provided in multi-year financial plans. Applicants must<br />
provide 50 percent match. Refer to program guidelines for<br />
details.<br />
Contact – Local community action agencies<br />
1-866-GO-NEWPA (1-866-466-3972) or<br />
ReadySetSucceed@newPA.com<br />
Contact – 1-866-GO-NEWPA (1-866-466-<br />
3972) or ReadySetSucceed@newPA.com<br />
Contact – 1-866-GO-NEWPA (1-866-466-<br />
3972) or ReadySetSucceed@newPA.com<br />
PA Grant & Resource Directory<br />
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