The PA SITES has grant funding available to help municipalities, authorities, and economic development organizations prepare “shovel ready” sites to attract and retain businesses. A pilot program in 2023 led to 7 grant awards, 5 of which were in township sites. The new program was authorized and funded as part of the 2024-2025 state budget. Applications are competitively evaluated based on the matching funds invested in the project.

Grants may be used for transportation access improvements, utility extensions, or grading of pad-ready sites, including redevelopment of previously used or underused sites. Applications will be accepted until the $400 million in funding is gone. Click here for program guidelines.