State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: Jan. 19 update

Rep. Carol Hill-Evans January 20, 2021 | 4:35 PM

Pennsylvania Council on the Arts: Preserving Diverse Cultures – Community Based Engagement Projects (Funding Source: General Fund)

Who May Apply: Nonprofit organizations whose mission and artistic work are rooted in and reflective of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) art, culture, history and heritage. Additionally, the applicant's programs and staff are representative of those communities.
Uses: To bring communities together through artist-led community-based arts and culture projects. Community projects may include but are not limited to: exhibitions, performances, artist-in-community residencies, and murals.
Funds: Up to $3,500 total for planning and programming. Applicants may receive project support for up to four years.
Application Deadline: Letter of interest due February 1
More Information: Click 2021-2022_PCA_PDC_Guidelines.pdf (pa.gov).

Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning: Child Care COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Award (Funding Source: Federal Funding)

Who May Apply: Department of Human Services (DHS) certified child care providers. The owner/operator/director will apply on behalf of their child care employees and child care support employees.
Uses: One-time award of $600 paid to eligible child care employees and child care support staff, who are currently working directly with children for a minimum of 20 paid hours a week and employed at the child care agency as of Jan. 1, 2021.
Funds: One-time award of $600 per eligible employee. Awards will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Funding will be distributed regionally and be limited. Applicants are encouraged to apply sooner rather than later.
Application Deadline: February 12
More Information: Click on Application Now Open: Child Care COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Award – THE PENNSYLVANIA KEY (pakeys.org).

Department of Labor & Industry: Digital Literacy and Workforce Development Grants (Funding Source: Federal Funding)

Who May Apply: Local workforce development boards, non-profit agencies (community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, etc.) or small businesses meeting certain criteria (see program guidelines).
Uses: To promote digital competency, which includes the ability to search and apply for online jobs, upload and submit a résumé via email, and the ability to develop and maintain a professional profile on networking sites.
Funds: L&I will provide up to $4.5 million total in grants of up to $45,000 each.
Application Deadline: February 17 at 4 PM
More Information: Click on Home (pa.gov).

Department of Agriculture: Agricultural Product Promotion, Education, and Export Promotion Matching Grant (Funding Source: General Fund)

Who May Apply: Nonprofit agricultural product promotion and marketing organizations.
Uses: To promote agricultural products, educate consumers, and grow export markets. This round will prioritize eligible projects that support the industry's recovery as it navigates and emerges from the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, as well as projects that improve food security in the Commonwealth, including projects that improve access to nutritious food, decrease food waste in schools and other settings, and that leverage Federal, community and State resources through public-private partnerships.
Funds: Reimbursement matching grants. The department intends to make up to $300,000 available for grants under the program.
Application Deadline: February 19
More Information: Can be found in the January 16, 2021 PA Bulletin notice at Pennsylvania Bulletin (pacodeandbulletin.gov).

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture: PA Wine Marketing and Research Board Grants (Funding Source: State Stores Fund)

Who May Apply: Higher education institutions, tourism and economic development organizations, nonprofits, private businesses, and others.
Uses: To conduct promotion, marketing, and research to enhance Pennsylvania’s wine industry. Priority is being given to projects that will help support the Pennsylvania Wine Industry's recovery as it navigates and emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Application Deadline: Concept papers and budget must be emailed to RA-AGCommodities@pa.gov by February 26 at 4 PM
More Information: Can be found in the January 16, 2021 PA Bulletin notice at Pennsylvania Bulletin (pacodeandbulletin.gov).

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture: PA Malt and Brewed Beverage Industry Promotion Board Grants (Funding Source: State Stores Fund)

Who May Apply: Higher education institutions, tourism and economic development organizations, nonprofits, private businesses, and others.
Uses: To conduct promotion, marketing, and research projects to increase quality and sale of malt and brewed beverages. Priority is being given to projects that will help support the Pennsylvania Beer Industry's recovery as it navigates and emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Application Deadline: Concept papers and budget must be emailed to RA-AGCommodities@pa.gov by February 26 at 4 PM
More Information: Can be found in the January 16, 2021 PA Bulletin notice at Pennsylvania Bulletin (pacodeandbulletin.gov).

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection: Driving PA Forward – Electric Cargo Handling Grant Program (Funding Source: State Mitigation Trust-Volkswagen Emissions Settlement)

Who May Apply: Airports, port authorities, schools, municipalities, municipal authorities, non-profit and for-profit entities.
Uses: To replace large forklifts, airport ground equipment, and port cargo handling equipment with electric versions.
Funds: Up to $750,000 per applicant.
Application Deadline: March 5 at 4 PM
More Information: Click on http://www.depgis.state.pa.us/DrivingPAForward/ and scroll to “Electric Cargo Handling Grant Program.”

Pennsylvania Council on the Arts: Preserving Diverse Cultures – Strategies for Success (Funding Source: General Fund)

Who May Apply: Nonprofit organizations whose mission and artistic work are rooted in and reflective of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) art, culture, history and heritage. Additionally, the applicant's programs and staff are representative of those communities. Unincorporated organizations must apply through a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that will act as a fiscal sponsor.
Uses: Organizational development for groups in BIPOC communities. There are three levels of support within Strategies for Success: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced.
Funds: Basic Level awards up to $7,000 per year in non-matching funds. Intermediate Level awards up to $12,500 per year. Advanced Level awards implementation grants of up to $20,000 per year.
Application Deadline: March 15
More Information: Click 2021-2022_PCA_PDC_Guidelines.pdf (pa.gov).

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection: Driving PA Forward - Marine and Rail Freight Movers Grant Program (Funding Source: State Mitigation Trust-Volkswagen Emissions Settlement)

Who May Apply: Entities may include school districts, municipal authorities, political subdivisions, nonprofit entities, corporations, limited liability companies or partnerships, air quality or transportation organizations, and metropolitan or rural planning organizations.
Uses: Projects to repower or replace diesel-powered, pre-Tier 4 freight switcher locomotives, and projects to repower or upgrade unregulated, Tier 1 or Tier 2, diesel-powered marine engines in ferries or tugboats.
Funds: Cost-share reimbursement program. Percentage cost-share varies by project. See program guidelines for details.
Application Deadline: March 19 at 4 PM
More information: Click on http://www.depgis.state.pa.us/DrivingPAForward/ and scroll to “Marine and Rail Freight Movers Grant Program.”

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) (Funding Source: Multiple State and Federal Sources)

Who May Apply: Counties, municipalities, municipal agencies, nonprofit organizations, state heritage areas, prequalified land trusts, for-profit enterprises (for some grant types).
Uses: Planning, acquisition, and development of public parks, pools, indoor recreation facilities, playgrounds, motorized and walking trails, river conservation and access, stream buffers, open space conservation, and regional and statewide partnerships.
Funds: Most programs require a minimum cash or noncash matching contribution from the applicant that is equal to 50 percent of the project cost.
Application Deadline: April 14. It is highly suggested that applicants speak with their DCNR Regional Advisor prior to applying: elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov/GetDocument?docId=1753442&DocName=d_001184.pdf
More information: Click on Grants (pa.gov).

UPCOMING APPLICATION DEADLINES:

DMVA Veterans’ Trust Fund Grant Program: January 27 (Funding Source: Veterans’ Trust Fund)

501(c)(3) nonprofits with a mission of serving veterans, 501(c)(19) veteran service organizations, and county directors of veterans affairs. – New, innovative or expanded programs or services for veterans.

PA Council on the Arts - Arts in Education Long Term Residency: February 1 (Funding Source: General Fund)

Schools, arts organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, senior centers, youth organizations, community centers, and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits. – 60 day, in-depth interactions between professional teaching artists, students, teachers and others.

PCCD Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program: February 3 (Funding Source: Nonprofit Security Grant Fund)

501(c)(3) nonprofits that principally serve individuals, groups, or institutions included within a bias motivation category for single bias hate crime incidents as identified by the FBI. – Security planning and training, threat assessments, equipment, technology, specialty-trained canines, and upgrades to existing structures.

PA Council on the Arts - Entry Track: February 16 (Funding Source: General Fund)

A nonprofit, unit of government, or school district providing arts programming and/or arts services. – Entry track is the point of entry for organizations to the Arts Organizations and Arts Programs track of the PA Council on the Arts.

PCCD 2020 Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction – Youth Focus: February 24 (Funding Source: Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Fund)

Nonprofit organizations. – To provide research-based or evidence-based approaches to prevention, intervention, training, treatment, and education services to youth and their families to reduce and/or eliminate youth substance abuse.

PCCD 2020 Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction – Category 1 Adult: February 24 (Funding Source: Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Fund)

Nonprofit organizations. – To provide research-based or evidence-based approaches to prevention, intervention, training, treatment, and education services to adults and their families to combat opioid/heroin overdoses.

PCCD 2020 Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction – Category 2 & 3: February 24 (Funding Source: Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Fund)

Statewide nonprofit organizations. – To provide statewide or regional programs.

DEP 2020 DC Fast Charging and Hydrogen Fueling Grant Program: February 26 (Funding Source: State Mitigation Trust-Volkswagen emissions settlement)

Businesses, Incorporated Nonprofits, State, Local, or Tribal Government Agencies, Air Quality or Transportation Organizations, Metropolitan or Rural/Regional Transportation Planning Organizations, and Federal Government Agencies. - Purchase, installation, and operation of publicly accessible DCFC or HFCF at locations proposed by program applicants.

PHMC Keystone Historic Preservation Planning Grant Program: March 1 (Funding Source: Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation Fund)

Local governments, historic preservation organizations, historical societies, conservancies, colleges and universities, religious institutions, museums, and other historical organizations. Historic property must be publicly accessible and listed in, or documented as eligible for listing in, the National Register of Historic Places. Private property owners and businesses are not eligible. - Cultural resource surveys, to prepare nominations to the National Register of Historic Places for resources already determined eligible, archaeology activities, and for preservation plans, feasibility studies, and other predevelopment planning.

PHMC Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grant Program: March 1 (Funding Source: Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation Fund)

Local governments, historic preservation organizations, historical societies, conservancies, colleges and universities, religious institutions, museums, and other historical organizations. Historic property must be publicly accessible and listed in, or documented as eligible for listing in, the National Register of Historic Places. - For preservation, rehabilitation, or restoration of historic properties.

DEP Agricultural Plan Reimbursement Program: April 1 (Funding Source: Environmental Stewardship Fund)

Agricultural operators/landowners in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed (43 counties). - To hire a technical expert to develop plans for manure management, nutrient management, or erosion and sediment control.

DEP County Recycling Coordinator Grant Program (Section 903): April 30 (Funding Source: Recycling Fund)