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Welcome to the Planning Department
The Mission of the Delaware County Planning Department is to elevate quality of life, prosperity, and pride of place in Delaware County through innovative, sustainable, and equitable planning, and meaningful collaboration with communities, governments, and organizations. The future of Delaware County and our municipalities is critically important, and we hope to provide resources to support a bright future. Stay up to date with the latest planning news and funding opportunities in Delaware County by subscribing to our periodic email alerts here.
COUNTY PLANNING NEWS AND EVENTS
Delaware County Primary Trail Network (PTN) Information Hub Launched
County's Newest Park "Delco Woods" has a Master Plan
Stay informed and up to date with the DCPD Grant Applications Dashboard!
Exploring grant applications submitted by the Planning Department just got easier with the DCPD Grant Applications Dashboard. This comprehensive dashboard provides a user-friendly interface, allowing users to access detailed information about grant applications, including their status and brief project descriptions. With the ability to filter applications by year submitted, status, funding program, and more, users can gain a comprehensive view of the applications submitted by the department.
CURRENT PROJECTS
- PADEP Air Quality Monitoring – Chester Area
- 1724 Chester Courthouse
- Delco Woods Loop Trail
- Vision Zero Action Plan for Delaware County
- Chester Creek Trail Phase 2
- Chester Creek Trail - Phase Four Feasibility Study
- Safe Streets for Schools
- New County Park Phase II Master Plan
- Darby Creek Loop Trail
- Chester City SEPTA Ridership Survey
- Folcroft Comprehensive Plan
UPCOMING FUNDING DEADLINES
June 22, 2026 - Growing Greener Plus
June 22, 2026 - Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Grants
June 29, 2026 - Bridge Investment Program
June 30, 2026 - Pennsylvania Infrastructure Bank (PIB)
June 30, 2026 - Historic Preservation Fund - Semiquincentennial Grants
June 30, 2026 - Historic Preservation Fund - Underrepresented Communities Grants
July 14, 2026 - Historic Preservation Fund - African American Civil Rights - History Grants
July 14, 2026 - Historic Preservation Fund - African American Civil Rights - Preservation Grants
July 15, 2026 - Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) Medium- and Large-Scale Award Tracks
July 21, 2026 - Historic Preservation Fund - History of Equal Rights - Preservation Grants
July 23, 2026 - Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
July 31, 2026 - Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF)
August 3, 2026 - Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing)
August 15, 2026 - Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) Small-Scale Award Track
August 21, 2026 - NEVI Community Charging
September 30, 2026 - Coastal Program FY26
September 30, 2026 - Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26
December 31, 2026 - Solar for Schools Grant Program
December 31, 2026 - Recycling Performance Grant (Section 904)
Rolling Applications:
Blighted Property Demolition Fund
Historical Marker Grant Programs
Peer and Circuit Rider Grant Programs
Pennsylvania First Program (PA First)
Statewide Waterway Access Grant (SWAG)
Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES)
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and Delaware County Government regulations and policies, the Planning Department, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering Department programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, and family/parental status.
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