Funder profile
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Focus areas
Promoting regional economic competitiveness and job creation.Supporting community revitalization and sustainable growth initiatives.Fostering innovation and technology adoption across industries.Developing and strengthening Pennsylvania's workforce.Investing in strategic infrastructure for economic development.Assisting small businesses and entrepreneurs with growth opportunities.Economic DevelopmentCommunity DevelopmentWorkforce DevelopmentJob Creation
Funder intelligence
Recent strategic focus includes leveraging federal funding for infrastructure, supporting post-pandemic economic recovery, and addressing critical workforce shortages across the Commonwealth. Funding is restricted to Pennsylvania-based entities, primarily targeting local governments, non-profits, businesses, and educational institutions.
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development typically funds through publicly advertised, competitive grant programs with specific application periods and eligibility requirements. They generally do not accept unsolicited proposals or require Letters of Inquiry, operating on a program-by-program basis.