“Our communities are seeing sharp increases in energy costs while we’re seeing energy use rise across the Commonwealth. As we rely more and more on high energy-consumption technologies, we risk causing a crisis in which residents simply can’t afford the cost of their energy bills,” Giral said. “Pennsylvania has the expertise, workforce, and infrastructure to adapt to new nuclear options like SMRs, which are more efficient, more adaptable, and more cost-effective than their traditional nuclear counterparts." Read more
Legislation created by state Rep. Jose Giral, D-Philadelphia, will continue to help low-income families access subsidized child care after today’s passage of the 2025-26 Pennsylvania budget. Read more
Below are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Agriculture: Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Who May Apply: State and local organizations, producer associations, academia, community-based organizations, and other eligible specialty crops stakeholders. Use: To assist with the growth, certification of seed and marketing of eligible specialty crops. Funds: $460,000 is available for funding Application Deadline: December 19, 2025 More information: PDA Website Department of Agriculture: Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Who May Apply: State and local organizations, producer associations, academia, community-based organizations and other eligible specialty crops stakeholders. Use: To enhance the competitiveness of eligible specialty crops. Funds: Approximately $1,000,000 is available for funding Application Deadline: December 19, 2025 More information: PDA Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 24 – State Rep. Jose Giral will host a tailgate for the Eagles vs. Giants game on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in the D Lot between D-3 and D-5. “I want this tailgate to serve as a celebration for another win for Philadelphia and for the Puerto Rican community,” Giral said. “With Bad Bunny being named the Super Bowl performer this year – this tailgate will bring our people together to celebrate Philadelphia, the Eagles, and our vibrant Puerto Rican community in the city. I want my local community to come out and celebrate our culture, and to be proud of our background; all while celebrating with the Puerto Rican community we’ve built over decades in the City of Philadelphia.” Giral is the co-chair of the Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus. The Caucus celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month earlier this month in Harrisburg’s Capitol and passed H.R. 300 , recognizing Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Pennsylvania. Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Fish and Boat Commission: Boating Facility Grant Program Who May Apply: Municipalities and non-profit organizations, including land trusts, conservancies, and watershed associations. Use: Planning, acquisition, development, expansion, and rehabilitation of public boating facilities Funds: Funds available may be adjusted by the commission and priority is given to projects with more than the required 50% match. Application Deadline: December 1, 2025 More information: PFBC Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis More information: DCED Website Department of Community and Economic Development: Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Who May Apply: Technical and trade schools, school districts, post-secondary academic institutions, workforce investment boards, economic development organizations, and non-profit organizations. For-profit entities are not eligible. Read more
The legislation, House Bill 1108, uses existing dollars to codify a successful pilot program which extends childcare for parents who started below poverty income limits and earned their way just above the cut-off, providing they pay a higher copay. Read more
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Newly listed grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more
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Below is an overview of several programs offered by the Department of Commerce to support small businesses in Philadelphia. Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: Sports Marketing and Tourism Grant Who May Apply: A municipality, a local authority, a nonprofit organization, or a legal entity that meets all of the following criteria: • the applicant participates or plans to participate in a competitive selection process; • the site selection process is conducted by a Site Selection Organization not located in this Commonwealth; • The applicant is seeking to secure a single year or multiyear commitment from a site selection organization to conduct high quality, amateur and professional sporting or esports events at one or more locations in this Commonwealth. Use: To attract high-quality, amateur, and professional sporting and e-sports events to this Commonwealth with the goal of advancing and promoting year-round tourism, economic impact, and quality of life through sport. Application Deadline: June 6, 2025 More information: DCED Website Historical & Museum Commission: Historical and Archival Records Care Grant Who May Apply: Non-profit organizations that have been incorporated for at least two years. Use: To enhance the preservation and accessibility of valuable historical records across the Commonwealth Funds: Grants will be awarded up to $5,000. Application Deadline: August 1, 2025 More information: PHMC Website PROGRAMS OPEN Read more
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