PENNSYLVANIA GRANT & RESOURCE - PA House

PENNSYLVANIA

GRANT & RESOURCE

DIRECTORY

2019-20

16th Edition presented by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Democratic Caucus

FRANK DERMODY

DEMOCRATIC LEADER 33RD LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 423 MAIN CAPITOL BUILDING

P.O. BOX 202033 HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17120-2033

PHONE: (717) 787-3566 FAX:(717) 787-8060

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA HARRISBURG

DISTRICT OFFICE: ________

HARMAR 1331 FREEPORT ROAD CHESWICK, PENNSYLVANIA 15024 PHONE: (724) 274-4770 FAX:(724) 274-8814

November 2019

I am pleased to provide the 2019-2020 Pennsylvania Grant & Resource Directory. It is a free resource available to the public.

While the directory is not a full, comprehensive listing of all government programs, it is intended to provide a snapshot of some of the popular and helpful grants and resources available in Pennsylvania. If you need more information about a particular program, I recommend visiting the agency's website.

I hope you find the directory helpful. If you have any questions or need assistance in securing information from any program, please feel free to contact my office.

Sincerely,

Frank Dermody 33rd Legislative District

FRANK DERMODY

DEMOCRATIC LEADER 33RD LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 423 MAIN CAPITOL BUILDING

P.O. BOX 202033 HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17120-2033

PHONE: (717) 787-3566 FAX:(717) 787-8060

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA HARRISBURG

DISTRICT OFFICE: ________

HARMAR 1331 FREEPORT ROAD CHESWICK, PENNSYLVANIA 15024 PHONE: (724) 274-4770 FAX:(724) 274-8814

November 2019

I am pleased to provide the 2019-2020 Pennsylvania Grant & Resource Directory. It is a free resource available to the public.

While the directory is not a full, comprehensive listing of all government programs, it is intended to provide a snapshot of some of the popular and helpful grants and resources available in Pennsylvania. If you need more information about a particular program, I recommend visiting the agency's website.

I hope you find the directory helpful. If you have any questions or need assistance in securing information from any program, please feel free to contact my office.

Sincerely,

Frank Dermody 33rd Legislative District Democratic Leader

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . i PA Departments . . . 1

Aging........................................................................................ 1 Agriculture............................................................................ 5 Community & Economic Development......................... 9 The Commonwealth Financing Authority.............24 Conservation & Natural Resources.............................. 27 Drug & Alcohol Programs................................................31 Education............................................................................. 32 Environmental Protection............................................... 43 General Services.................................................................49 Health....................................................................................51 Human Services.................................................................. 57 Insurance..............................................................................60 Labor & Industry................................................................61 Military & Veterans Affairs........................................... 65 Revenue................................................................................ 67 State....................................................................................... 69 Transportation.................................................................... 70 Treasury................................................................................ 78

Other PA Agencies . . . 80

Center for Rural Pennsylvania.......................................80 Governor's Advisory Commission on African American Affairs............................................................81 Governor's Advisory Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs............................................................81 Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs................................................................................81 Governor's Advisory Council on Veterans Services............................................................................ 82 Office of the Budget........................................................... 83 Office of the State Fire Commissioner......................... 85 PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency..................86 PA Commission for LGBTQ Affairs..............................89 PA Commission for Women............................................89 PA Council on the Arts.....................................................90 PA Developmental Disabilities Council....................... 93 PA Emergency Management Agency............................94 PA Fish & Boat Commission...........................................96 PA Gaming Control Board............................................... 97 PA Higher Education Assistance Agency...................103 PA Historical & Museum Commission...................... 109 PA Housing Finance Agency...........................................111 PA Humanities Council.................................................. 120 PENNVEST........................................................................ 121 PA Liquor Control Board............................................... 123 Pennsylvania State University...................................... 125 Public Utility Commission............................................ 126

It is important to note that grant and loan programs may change in a fiscal year. It is always best to check websites or contact the government agency to learn about the current status of any program.

Produced by the Democratic Caucus of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

PA Grant & Resource Directory

The Basics

1. Determine your need. Draft a plan and circulate for input. 2. Research and find opportunity. Search or browse websites, catalogs and private foundations for potential grants.

This may require some creative thinking. Gather facts and figures to support your need. Often, grant solicitations will describe what they do not want, but will not fully explain what they will accept. 3. Locate the grant contact person or website. Once you have identified potential funding sources, inquire with the grant contact to learn the application process and how best to present your request in a way that maximizes the chances of award selection. 4. Write proposal. Learn how to write grant proposals and incorporate the decision makers' terms, best interests or focus. 5. There are seven components to a proposal: 1) introduction of the organization; 2) summary of the project or need; 3) problem/needs assessment; 4) project objective; 5) project design; 6) funding needs and project budget; and 7) project evaluation or review. 6. Review and edit the grant application(s). 7. Check regularly. Keep records, follow up as needed, and thank everyone for their help. Sign up for notifications and check websites weekly for updates and new grant postings.

How Your Representative Can Be of Further Assistance

? Partner or coordinate with local governments or regional groups on a shared goal or goals. ? Direct the applicant to websites, contact persons and grant writing sources. ? Write letters of support. ? Follow up with grant sources to ascertain status of the grant.

Common Funding Terms

? Appropriations ? State ? Legislation requiring the governor's approval authorizing an agency, department, board, commission or institution to spend a specified amount of money for a state purpose during a particular period of time, usually a fiscal year. The state government fiscal year begins July 1 and ends on June 30 of the next calendar year. Appropriations ? Federal ? An appropriation of monies received from the federal government. All federal funding, regardless of source, is deposited in the state treasury and must be appropriated by the state legislature. Federal funds are appropriated for a specific period of time. The federal fiscal year (FFY) begins October 1 and ends September 30 of the following calendar year.

? Corporate Donations ? Corporate donors may set aside funds for public relations and philanthropic purposes. Companies often administer the donations directly or through their foundation. Check the corporate website to look at the philanthropic focus or to see which corporate foundations it is linked to.

? Grants ? Government grants are usually competitive in nature and are administered by federal, state and local government entities. Government grants are used to carry out a government-authorized purpose.

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