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Find similar grantsRenaissance Block is sponsored by Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA). ECGRA awards grants to small businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities throughout the year, funded by gaming revenue dollars. The Renaissance Block program is one of their initiatives.
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Impacting Neighborhoods & Communities - 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 IMPACT: Neighborhoods & Communities To reinvigorate neighborhoods and main corridors, boost buy-local efforts, and combat blight.
Current projects include Mission Main Street Grants, and the Corry Neighborhood Initiative pilot. Open: February 1, 2026 • Close: September 30, 2026 • Awarded: November 19, 2026 The Erie County Renaissance Block Program is a financial incentive-based program designed to address and reverse housing blight in Erie County.
The problems with deteriorating and code-deficient residential structures are well-documented and far-reaching. Several recent community planning efforts have recommended reducing blight as an economic development strategy including Emerge 2040, Erie Refocused, the Corry Neighborhood Initiative, A Citizen's Action Guide to Blight, and the Erie County Housing Plan (a component of Erie County's comprehensive plan).
Properties in poor condition can reduce the market value of adjacent homes, in turn, discouraging other owners from making investments themselves thus starting or continuing a cycle of disinvestment. Up to $100,000 awarded per application.
Eligibility Criteria for Applicant • an IRS-designated 501(c)3, municiapl authority, or a municipality • Headquartered in Erie County • In good standing with the IRS and state and local taxing bodies • In good standing with ECGRA's reporting requirements to date • Making sole request on behalf of an organization • Requires a 1 - 1 cash match Renaissance Block Resources 2026 Renaissance Block Grant Guidelines 2025 Renaissance Block Grant Guidelines Neighborhoods & Communities Mid-Term Evaluation An impact investing organization, ECGRA's mission is to empower the nonrofit 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: Small businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Renaissance Block are due September 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Renaissance Block is funded by Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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