Additional Grants
In addition to CCEDC-administered funding, here are additional grants and resources available at the state, regional, and federal level.
While not facilitated directly through our office, these grant programs may be a fit for your project. We encourage you to explore and apply directly.
Please check back frequently, as this list is updated with new resources as we receive them.
The Community Revitalization Fund Program (CRFP)
The Community Revitalization Fund Program (CRFP) is now open and will close at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 31. This program provides grant funding for the construction or rehabilitation of mixed-use developments providing affordable housing in commercial corridors across the Commonwealth. Priority will be given to projects in third class cities and smaller communities, but communities across the Commonwealth are encouraged to apply. The RFP is attached and can be found on the Agency website here.
All applications must be submitted online. The link to the CRFP Proposal Submission website can be found in the RFP or here.
The 2025 Small Business Advantage Grant Program
Open: August 1, 2025
Close: March 13, 2026 or when all funds are committed.
Available funding: $1 million
These grant funds can be used by Pennsylvania small businesses to increase energy efficiency, reduce pollution, or protect the natural resources of Pennsylvania relating to their business operations. You, your clients, membership, customers, or other constituencies may be interested in applying for this funding. A link to the online application system and to all the program documents, including Program Guidelines and a Grant Calculator, are available on the Small Business Advantage Grant Website.
Maximum grant awards will vary and be eligible for more funding if they are located in Environmental Justice areas or have a significant environmental impact.
Funding Levels:
- All eligible projects: up to 50% or $7,500 (whichever is less)
- Eligible and located in Environmental Justice Area: up to 65% or $9,750 (whichever is less)
- Eligible and significant environmental savings: up to 65% or $9,750 (whichever is less)
- Eligible, located in Environmental Justice Area and significant environmental savings: up to 80% or $12,000 (whichever is less)
To learn more, visit Small Business Advantage Grant
Contact Information for questions on the application process: Samantha Harmon (saharmon@pa.gov; 717-783-0909); Forest Edwards (foedwards@pa.gov; 717-783-9640); or RA-epAdvantageGrant@pa.gov.
Disclaimer: The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) does not administer or manage the grant programs listed above. These opportunities are shared for informational purposes only. Please refer to each program’s official guidelines and application process for details.