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Main Street Matters is a grant program from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) that supports physical revitalization of Pennsylvania communities. The program funds improvements to designated commercial downtown districts and residential neighborhoods adjacent to downtowns, helping restore deteriorated areas and stimulate economic vitality.
It also provides funding for accessible home modifications for persons with physical disabilities. Eligible applicants include Pennsylvania communities undertaking designated revitalization efforts. Both funding and technical assistance are available through two program designations: one for commercial districts and one for residential neighborhoods.
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Main Street Matters - PA Department of Community & Economic Development Main Street Matters is a program that assists Pennsylvania’s core communities in achieving revitalzation The Main Street Matters program supports physical improvements to both designated and other communities that are undertaking revitalization to restore deteriorated downtowns and residential neighborhoods.
The program also provides funding for accessible modifications for the homes of persons with physical disabilities. The Two Program Designations Funding and technical assistance for a community’s downtown or commercial district. Funding and technical assistance for residential areas and neighborhoods adjacent to the community’s downtown or commercial district.
Learn more about the details of the program and how to have your community apply for the program. There are no upcoming events at this time.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: See the Pennsylvania grants portal for complete eligibility requirements. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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