Grants For Businesses in Cumberland County Pennsylvania

CAEDC can assist you with the facilitation of the entire grant process. From project support to grant writing and strategies, we can help you secure funding for your next project. View a variety of state and federal grants below. We encourage you to contact us to discuss which program may be appropriate for your project.

State & Federal Grants             Tourism Grants

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Economic development projects utilizing public funding require a comprehensive approach. CAEDC can assist with projects that require community and/or governmental support. As your economic development partner, CAEDC’s goal is to maximize the likelihood of success in obtaining stakeholder support and/or public funding for your project.

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State & Federal Grant Programs

Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF)

PA DCED/CFA and PennDOT

Uses
Roads/streets, streetscape, sidewalks, lighting, transit and rail, airport and port facilities.

Additional Info
PennDOT funds require agency decisions. DCED funds require Commonwealth Financing Authority approval.

Amounts
Up to $3 million; 30% match required

Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP)

PA Office of Budget

Uses
Site preparation, equipment purchase and installation, and building construction costs.

Additional Info
Itemization in capital budget bill. Must be job creating/tax generation project to be competitive.

Amounts
$1 million to $4 million in reimbursement grant funding; 50% match required

Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP)

PA DCED

Uses
Environmental assessment and remediation costs on PA brownfields and/or previously utilized buildings.

Additional Info
An eligible public entity must own the land at the time of remediation to be eligible for a grant. Loans are available to private developers. Developers can be grant eligible with a cooperation agreement and title agreement with an eligible applicant. Certain classes of cities and municipalities and/or targeted redevelopment areas are eligible.

Amounts
Up to $200,000 for assessment and $1 million for remediation, or 75% of total eligible project cost, whichever is less

Local Share Account (LSA)

Commonwealth Financing Authority

Uses
Projects in the public interest. Projects that improve the quality of life of citizens in the community. Eligible projects must be owned and maintained by an eligible applicant or a nonprofit organization.

Additional Info

Eligible applicants include

  • Pennsylvania Counties
  • Municipalities
  • Municipal Authorities
  • Economic Development Agencies
  • Redevelopment Authorities
  • Land Banks
  • Councils of Government

Amounts

Grant amounts will vary based on specific project requirements.

Tourism Grants

Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation (CAEDC) is the official Destination Marketing Organization serving Cumberland County. CAEDC’s tourism efforts exist to generate visitor volume and spending by attracting business and leisure visitors, meetings or conventions and events to Cumberland Valley. CAEDC promotes Cumberland Valley as a tourist destination, attracts visitors to the area, enhances the visitor’s experience, and encourages and promotes overnight stays. Destination marketing efforts are funded by a county lodging tax that is assessed on each overnight stay in Cumberland Valley.

Since 2010, CAEDC has offered a variety of grant opportunities to Cumberland County partners to increase visitation to Cumberland Valley or enhance the visitor experience in a measurable way. There are currently three tourism-specific grant programs available.

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