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Private Financing is a program from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development's Center for Private Financing that helps Pennsylvania businesses access capital through bond financing and loan guarantee programs.
Key programs include the Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (PEDFA) Bond Financing Program, the PA Capital Access Program, First Industries Guarantee Program, Second Stage Loan Program, Business Opportunities Fund, PA Community Development Bank, and the New American Development Fund. These financing tools support business growth, site development, and community economic development statewide.
Eligible applicants are Pennsylvania businesses and developers seeking private capital access.
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Center for Private Financing - PA Dept.
of Community & Economic Development Center for Private Financing Assists Pennsylvania businesses in accessing financing by utilizing private sources of capital available through programs, including bond financing and loan guarantees The Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (PEDFA) announces the following firms have been selected for the Pennsylvania Strategic Investments To Enhance Sites (PA SITES) Program bond issuance: Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking Siebert Williams Shank & Co.
LLC U.S. Bank Global Corporate Trust PEDFA Bond Financing Program Industrial Development Bond Primer PA #1 in Industrial Development Bonds Loan Guarantees & Programs PA Capital Access Program First Industries Guarantee Program Second Stage Loan Program Business Opportunities Fund PA Community Development Bank New American Development Fund CFA Board Meeting – May 20, 2026 Wednesday 10:30 AM at Virtual CFA Board Meeting – July 21, 2026 Tuesday 10:30 AM at Virtual CFA Board Meeting – September 15, 2026 Tuesday 10:30 AM at Virtual CFA Board Meeting – November 17, 2026 Tuesday 10:30 AM at Virtual
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: See the Pennsylvania grants portal for complete eligibility requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Private Financing is funded by PA Dept. of Community & Economic Development. 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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