Pennsylvania First (PA First)

Pennsylvania First (PA First) is a comprehensive funding tool to facilitate increased investment and job creation within the commonwealth.

Grant Deadline

Deadline not available

Funding Amount

Range between $0 - $5,000

Type of Grant

Loans, Grant, Training, Hiring, Research and Development

Sectors

Architecture/Design, Construction, Engineering, Environmental Sustainability, Infrastructure, Manufacturing

Demographics

Incorporation

For Profit, Non Profit, Government Institution

Perks

Region Restriction

This grant is restricted to whole of United States

Keywords

development, business, Municipalities, job creation, Commonwealth

Age Restriction

This grant is age restricted from 18 to 100

Eligibility and Requirements

A. Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants for Pennsylvania First Program include:

1. Businesses – corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, limited liability companies or other forprofit entities. This term shall also include not-for-profit entities.

2. Municipalities – boroughs, townships, towns, cities, home rule municipalities.

3. Municipal Authorities

4. Redevelopment Authorities

5. Industrial Development Authorities or Corporations

6. Local Development Districts

B. Eligible Uses of Funds

All costs financed through the Pennsylvania First Program must be necessary for the operation of an eligible business or businesses at a project site(s) in the commonwealth. Specifically, funds may be used for:

1. Job training for direct, full-time, commonwealth resident employees of the applicant/business.

2. Acquisition of land, buildings or rights-of-way.

3. Construction or rehabilitation of buildings.

4. Construction or rehabilitation of infrastructure necessary for the operation of an eligible business or businesses at a project site not to include tap-in fees.

5. Purchase or upgrade of machinery and equipment.

6. Working capital.

7. Project site preparation, including demolition and clearance.

8. Environmental assessments.

9. Remediation of hazardous material.

10. Architectural and engineering fees not to exceed 10% of the total Pennsylvania First Program award. 

C. Ineligible Uses of Funds

Activities which are not eligible for funding under the Pennsylvania First Program include, but are not limited to:

1. Fees paid to consultants, lobbyists or other parties to negotiate public financial incentives or otherwise lobby public officials.

2. Refinancing or retirement of existing debt.

3. Costs unrelated to a business’s expansion or location at a project site.

4. Costs incurred prior to receiving a formal commitment for funding from the Department of Community and Economic Development (the “Department”).

Grant Application website

https://dced.pa.gov/programs/pennsylvania-first-program-pa-first/

Contact

For more information, please visit the website.