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Building a Better Future Transformative Grant Program (Entrepreneurship, Quality of Place, Community Facilities) is sponsored by Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA). ECGRA, endowed with local share gaming revenue, offers grants to empower the nonprofit sector, municipal governments, and economic development agencies to revitalize Erie County, Pennsylvania.
The program focuses on Entrepreneurship, Quality of Place, and Community Facilities.
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Building a Better Future - Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA) ECGRA Grant Money at Work Map ECGRA Current Information Board of Directors Meeting Packets Grants & Initiatives Grants Calendar Impacting Small Business Ignite Erie Impacting Place Special Events Impacting Neighborhoods & Communities Mission Main Street Renaissance Block Program Impacting Municipalities Multi-Municipal Collaboration Local Government Development Impacting Youth & Education Summer Jobs & More Close-Out Report Information Economic Impact & COVID Revitalization ECGRA Grant Money at Work Map ECGRA Current Information Board of Directors Meeting Packets Grants & Initiatives Grants Calendar Impacting Small Business Ignite Erie Impacting Place Special Events Impacting Neighborhoods & Communities Mission Main Street Renaissance Block Program Impacting Municipalities Multi-Municipal Collaboration Local Government Development Impacting Youth & Education School District Endowment Foundation Challenge Close-Out Report Information Economic Impact & COVID Revitalization Transformative Grant Program Building a Better Future - Transformative Grant Program The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 is a federal relief package providing $1.
9 trillion in funding, program changes, and tax policies aimed at mitigating the continuing effects of the COVID-19 public health crisis. As a result of this historic legislation, Erie County is receiving a federal grant of $52,391,502 from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF). These grants will be distributed to Erie County over two years.
Half of the grant was disbursed in 2021 and the remaining funds will be awarded in 2022. The ECGRA partners with a vast network of nonprofits, municipalities, and economic development agencies engaged in community development, job creation, wealth building, local business growth, and strategic projects. Many of the projects initiated by these entities have the potential to be transformative to Erie County.
Utilizing this network, ECGRA has developed a three-pronged approach for the Building a Better Future Transformative Grant Program . Each prong will provide financial support for important projects underway, vetted leadership teams in established organizations, and to implement community plans, such as municipal comprehensive plans and regional and countywide strategies.
Each of these areas have outcomes-based approaches tied to national models, local leadership, planning documents and studies, and the ability to leverage other sources of funding. To apply for a grant in one of these categories, click here .
2025 BBF Entreprenuerial_Small Business Grant Guidelines 2023 Small Business Recipients Community Facilities Budget Form Building a Better Future - Entrepreneur and Small Business Schedule A 2022 BBF Grant Guidelines An impact investing orgainzation, ECGRA's mission is to empower the nonprofit sector, municipal governments, and economic development agencies to revitalize Erie County.
ECGRA is endowed with local share gaming revenue from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania via the Horse Race Gaming Act. Local share gaming revenue is an assessment of the licensed gambling industry in Pennsylvania. Powered by Epic Web Studios
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, municipalities, and economic development agencies in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Focus areas include Entrepreneurship, Quality of Place, and Community Facilities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Building a Better Future Transformative Grant Program (Entrepreneurship, Quality of Place, Community Facilities) is funded by Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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