Pennsylvania Disaster Prevention and Relief Grants

This program provides financial assistance to fire companies, emergency medical services, and rescue squads in Pennsylvania to improve their facilities, equipment, training, and community outreach efforts.

This funding provides financial support to Pennsylvania counties, cities, and local governments to aid in COVID-19 response, economic recovery, and public health improvements.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020. The $2 trillion economic relief package aims to protect the American people from the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19. Act 2A of 2020, known as the COVID-19 Emergency Supplement to the General Appropriation Act of 2019, appropriated $10,000,000 from the COVID-19 Response Restricted Account to the Department of Health. Through a sub-grant, the Department of Community and Economic Development will administer this program to eligible applicants for the rapid advancement of vaccines, treatments, and therapies in response to COVID-19. Financial Info: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020. The $2 trillion economic relief package aims to protect the American people from the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19. Act 2A of 2020, known as the COVID-19 Emergency Supplement to the General Appropriation Act of 2019, appropriated $10,000,000 from the COVID-19 Response Restricted Account to the Department of Health. Through a sub-grant, the Department of Community and Economic Development will administer this program to eligible applicants for the rapid advancement of vaccines, treatments, and therapies in response to COVID-19.

The Pennsylvania Water Trails Program Mini Grant, overseen by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) in partnership with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and the National Park Service, aims to address urgent issues on designated water trails that compromise safety or access. With a total of $2000 available, this grant supports projects that can quickly resolve situations like storm-induced damage, navigational obstructions, or critical sign destruction that impedes safe water trail access. Eligible projects must match the grant 1:1 with cash or in-kind services. The grant serves as a last-resort funding source for unforeseen issues affecting Pennsylvania's 28 designated water trails, emphasizing safety and accessibility while fostering recreational opportunities and sustainable natural resource use. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until September 30, 2024, with awards based on urgency and committee discretion.

This program provides financial assistance to eligible intercity bus operators to enhance security measures and protect against terrorism, focusing on critical transportation infrastructure and public safety.

This program provides financial assistance to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to address urgent housing needs following disasters, ensuring access to safe temporary housing and support services for affected communities.

This program provides funding to various electric grid stakeholders in Pennsylvania to enhance grid reliability, promote clean energy, and improve community resilience against disruptive events.

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and other eligible entities in Pennsylvania for projects that reduce flood risks and enhance community resilience.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to fire, emergency medical services, and rescue organizations in areas affected by unconventional gas well drilling, enabling them to enhance their training and acquire necessary equipment for responding to related emergencies.

This federal funding provides financial assistance to organizations working to quickly rehouse homeless individuals, prevent homelessness, and support emergency shelter services.

This program provides competitive funding to Pennsylvania municipalities, nonprofits, and other eligible organizations for projects that prevent and mitigate flooding, helping to protect property and infrastructure across the state.

This program provides funding to state governments to enhance their ability to detect and manage unmanned aircraft systems, particularly in areas hosting significant national events.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific states for capital projects and endowments in libraries, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.

This grant provides funding for projects that improve and protect Pennsylvania's water resources, focusing on watershed restoration, stormwater management, and addressing abandoned mine drainage, particularly in underserved communities.

This funding is exclusively available to Amtrak to enhance security measures for intercity passenger rail systems, protecting them from potential terrorist threats.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Bucks County that deliver essential services to homeless individuals, including emergency shelter, street outreach, and connections to housing and health services.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Lycoming, Sullivan, and Tioga Counties for innovative programs that address unmet community needs, particularly for the ALICE population.

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania-based nonprofit organizations that support communities vulnerable to hate crimes, enabling them to improve their security through planning, equipment, and structural enhancements.

This program provides funding to electric utilities and stakeholders in Pennsylvania to improve the resilience and reliability of the electric grid, particularly in vulnerable communities, through various infrastructure enhancements and workforce development initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-based planning efforts to enhance climate resilience in neighborhoods across Greater Philadelphia, focusing on strategies to address climate vulnerabilities and engage local populations.