DCED’s New Main Street Matters Grant Now Open
DCED is now accepting applications for the Main Street Matters (MSM) program to support and create healthy, vibrant, and welcoming communities. Funding is available in several grant categories of planning, business support, aesthetic improvements, and safety and security. Townships are eligible to apply through November 15, 2024.
Townships may be especially interested in applying for the following:
- Planning Grants can be used for architectural, engineering, legal, consulting, and other costs required for a construction project to improve or revitalize a neighborhood or community such as streetscape, anchor building, or development projects.
- District Development Grants can be used for development projects which improve buildings and infrastructure in Main Street and Elm Street districts and for public safety improvements. Eligible projects include acquisition, rehabilitation, or restoration of older buildings; demolition of blighted structures; or public infrastructure and public safety improvements such as road rehabilitation or construction, streetscape improvements, water and sewer improvements, and purchase and installation of police cameras or street lighting.
More information on these grants and other funding options under the MSM can be found in the program guidelines. Questions can be directed to dced-msm@pa.gov.
