The state Department of Community and Economic Development is accepting applications for Local Share Account Grants. Townships, municipal authorities, and councils of governments are eligible to apply through November 30, 2024 towards project costs between $25,000 to $1,000,000. No match is required for this program! 

Hundreds of townships received funding for their projects in the last funding round, often for smaller projects or to purchase machinery and equipment. Many such awards ranged from $25,000 to $300,000. Here is a link to the recent awards, click here (scroll down to the 10/22/2024 approval dates on pages 60-80).  

Grant funds may be used toward projects that improve the quality of life in the community, including infrastructure projects, purchasing vehicles, machinery, or equipment, planning projects, construction, and more. For more information, view the program guidelines. Questions can be directed to DCED at

ra-dcedcbf@pa.gov.