Provider
PA Department of Community & Economic Development
Application Deadline
Rolling Application
Summary
The Pennsylvania First Program was established as a comprehensive funding tool to facilitate increased investment and job creation in the commonwealth and to enable the commonwealth to compete more effectively in the global economy. The Pennsylvania First Program may provide grants, loans and loan guarantees. Determination of the type of assistance shall be at the discretion of the Department based upon the financial needs of the individual projects. Except for businesses receiving assistance through WEDnet / the Guaranteed Free Training (GFT) Program, all businesses benefitting from Pennsylvania First Program assistance must meet the Private Investment and Employment requirements outlined here.
- Eligible Applicants include:
- Businesses – corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, limited liability companies or other for-profit entities. This term shall also include not-for-profit entities.
- Municipalities – boroughs, townships, towns, cities, home rule municipalities
- Municipal Authorities
- Redevelopment Authorities
- Industrial Development Authorities or Corporations
- Local Development Districts
Common Eligible Projects
All costs financed through the Pennsylvania First Program must be necessary for the operation of an eligible business or businesses at a project site(s) in the commonwealth. Specifically, funds may be used for:
- Job training for direct, full-time, commonwealth resident employees of the applicant or business
- Acquisition of land, buildings, or rights-of-way
- Construction or rehabilitation of buildings
- Construction or rehabilitation of infrastructure necessary for the operation of an eligible business or businesses at a project site, not to include tap-in fees
- Purchase or upgrade of machinery and equipment
- Working capital
- Project site preparation, including demolition and clearance
- Environmental assessments
- Remediation of hazardous material
- Architectural and engineering fees, not to exceed 10% of the total Pennsylvania First Program award
More Information
https://dced.pa.gov/programs/pennsylvania-first-program-pa-first/
