Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP)

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Provider

PA Department of Community and Economic Development

Application Deadline

October 25, 2024

Summary

The Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) received an increased allocation to $72 million in tax credit awards, which is up from the previous $36 million. Due to this increase, the Neighborhood Assistance Program/Enterprise Zone Program (NAP/EZP) will be opening for a second round of applications this year from September 9 – October 25.

This will be a separate round of funding and will not affect applicants with projects currently under review.

NAP is a tax credit program to encourage businesses to invest in projects which improve distressed areas. The NAP program is exclusively for 501(c)(3) organizations and helps those nonprofits complete vital community projects by providing tax credits to businesses that contribute to those efforts. The goals of NAP are to provide resources to assist neighborhoods and communities with fiscal difficulties, encourage positive health outcomes, and address the safety and welfare of their residents. As a result, NAP encourages communities to pursue and achieve fiscal well-being and self-sufficiency. These Programs are intended to benefit low-income populations. Applicants’ proposed projects must not result in the displacement or forced relocation of low-income individuals or households.

Common Eligible Projects

Eligible NAP activities include Affordable Housing Programs, Community Economic Development, Community Services, Crime Prevention, Education, Job Training, Neighborhood Assistance, and Neighborhood Conservation.

Eligible projects must be geographically specific and serve a low-income population. Within the NAP program there are four subprograms – Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP)(55% tax credit), Special Program Priorities (SPP)(75% tax credit), Neighborhood Partnership Program (NPP)(75-80% tax credit) and Charitable Food Program (CFP)(55% tax credit). The guidelines detail the distinctions between the subprogram requirements.