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Pennsylvania Workforce Development Grants

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Local Share Account (LSA) – Fayette County
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 29, 2024

This program provides funding to enhance economic development, community improvement, and public interest projects in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, using a portion of gaming revenues.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Guaranteed Free Training (GFT) Program
$100,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This program provides financial support to eligible Pennsylvania companies for employee training in key industries to enhance workforce skills and improve business competitiveness.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
PA Life Science Greenhouse Initiative
$3,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

This program provides funding and support to life sciences and biotechnology startups in Pennsylvania to foster innovation, job creation, and the commercialization of new technologies.

Health
Small businesses
Rail Freight Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to support the maintenance and improvement of rail freight services in Pennsylvania, benefiting railroad companies, municipalities, and businesses that rely on rail infrastructure for economic growth.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Manufacturing PA Industrial Resource Center Program
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 22, 2024

This program provides funding to regional Industrial Resource Centers in Pennsylvania to assist small and medium-sized manufacturing firms with technical support, workforce development, and process improvements to boost their competitiveness and productivity.

Business and Commerce
Exclusive - see details
Local Share Account (LSA) – Washington County
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2024

This program provides funding to support economic and community development projects in Washington County, allowing local organizations to enhance job creation, workforce training, and quality of life initiatives.

Science and Technology
Exclusive - see details
Sports Marketing and Tourism Account Program (SMAT)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and eligible entities in Pennsylvania to host major sporting and esports events, boosting tourism and economic activity in the state.

Recreation
Nonprofits
CNX Foundation Grant
$30,000,000
CNX Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This grant provides flexible funding to grassroots organizations in the Appalachian Basin that address critical community challenges such as food insecurity, health, and vocational training, with a focus on creating lasting, measurable improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program
$175,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations in the Chesapeake Bay watershed to implement sustainable urban greening projects that improve stormwater management and enhance community green spaces.

Environment
City or township governments
Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Program
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to create and expand training and awareness initiatives that prepare individuals facing employment barriers for entry-level jobs in the manufacturing sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

Community Development
Special district governments
Grants to help Pennsylvania Farms and Agribusinesses
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to assist small- and mid-sized farms and agribusinesses in Pennsylvania by providing resources for workforce development and improved human resources practices to ensure their long-term success and stability.

Workforce Development
County governments
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This program provides competitive funding to local governments in Pennsylvania to help stabilize neighborhoods affected by the housing foreclosure crisis by investing in abandoned and foreclosed properties.

Housing
County governments
Enterprise Zone Designation
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides support to municipalities and organizations in Pennsylvania to revitalize distressed industrial areas, attract new businesses, and create jobs through strategic economic development initiatives.

Community Development
City or township governments
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to support infrastructure and technology projects that enhance the competitiveness of Pennsylvania's businesses and workforce through collaboration between public entities and academic institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Independence Blue Cross Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Independence Blue Cross Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in southeastern Pennsylvania that focus on improving community health and access to care for underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2024

This funding supports local agencies in their efforts to reduce poverty by providing essential services such as education, job training, and emergency assistance to low-income individuals and families across the country.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments
The Dow Last Mile Fund for Manufacturing & Skilled Trades
$5,000
Last Mile Education Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This initiative provides financial support to students in manufacturing and skilled trades programs at colleges near Dow facilities, helping them overcome financial barriers to complete their education and advance their careers.

Workforce Development
Individuals
Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Technology Development Grant
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions in Pennsylvania to promote technology innovation and create high-skill job opportunities across various sectors.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits