Grants & funding in Pennsylvania local government
What Pennsylvania city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about grants & funding — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
860 Pennsylvania meetings since 2024 covered grants & funding. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Pennsylvania with the most grants & funding activity
- Delaware County, PA (111)
- Allentown, PA (70)
- Luzerne County, PA (65)
- Pittsburgh, PA (58)
- West Chester, PA (41)
- Chester County, PA (36)
- Wayne County, PA (35)
- Pittsburgh Public Schools, PA (33)
- Centre County, PA (33)
- Lansdowne, PA (25)
- Erie, PA (23)
- Norristown, PA (21)
Latest matching meetings
Norristown Council to settle tax appeals and approve bridge repairs
Norristown Municipal Council will consider settlements for two tax assessment appeals and ratify an emergency contract for bridge repairs. The body will also approve a contract for a fitness court and authorize a multimodal transportation grant application.
City Council to approve 13 historic preservation certificates
The City Council will consider approving 13 Certificates of Appropriateness for historic properties across the city and discuss ordinances regarding exterior maintenance and definitions. The body will also authorize grants and software financing.
Luzerne County opioid commission reviews grant applications
The Luzerne County Commission on Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement will consider funding requests for K-9 programs, recovery housing, and mobile health clinics. The meeting will also include the approval of previous minutes.
Board to vote on $742,500 Aveanna Healthcare contract for emotional support coaches
The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will review and vote on several grants and contracts for the 2026-27 school year, including a $742,500 contract with Aveanna Healthcare for Social Emotional Coaches in Emotional Support Classrooms, a $180,000 Partner4Work internship program, and other service agreements. The meeting…
Council to authorize financing OpenGov software via Univest Bank
The City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing the Easton DCED to apply for a Justice Assistance Grant, a Multimodal Transportation Grant, and a Hotel Tax Grant. It will also consider a resolution to finance the implementation of OpenGov software through Univest Bank. Additional agenda items…
Council approves $4,077,687.40 supplemental contract for Charles Anderson Bridge
The Pittsburgh City Council will vote on a series of resolutions, including a $4,077,687.40 supplemental agreement for the construction phase of the Charles Anderson Bridge Project. Other items include a $1,378,913.21 supplemental agreement for the West Carson Street Bridge final design, a grant authorization up to…
Parking Authority discusses EV charging and grant opportunities
The Wilkes‑Barre Parking Authority Board will review reports, approve the prior meeting minutes, and consider several items including an EV charging discussion, LSA and HARIE grant discussions, and the transfer of recurring monthly bills to LAZ. No final decisions are indicated beyond routine approvals.
Council considers $1 million transfer to Revolving Loan Fund
Erie County Council will vote on several budget supplemental appropriations and personnel changes. The body is also reviewing new grant funding for youth services, adult probation, and the District Attorney's office.
Council to approve $100,700 bicycle plan grant and major development projects
The Media Borough Council will consider several reports and resolutions, including a manager's report on a Verizon cable franchise renewal and an engineer's report. Committee reports will cover a land development approval at 350 South Providence Road, transportation projects such as a bollard installation and a…
Commissioners consider inmate boarding agreement with Pike County
The Wayne County Commissioners are meeting to vote on several service contracts, grant applications, and personnel changes. Key items include an intergovernmental agreement for the Wayne County Correctional Facility to board Pike County inmates and a grant for the Drug Court Coordinator's salary.
Committee to vote on convention center refunding guarantee
The Erie County Finance Committee will consider 18 items, including multiple budget supplemental appropriations totaling over $2 million, a convention center refunding bond guarantee, a $2 million tax-exempt note for a hospice project, and amendments to the subdivision ordinance. The committee also will discuss a…
Centre County SARA-LEPC Committee to discuss hazardous materials planning
The committee is meeting to review the Commodity Flow Study and the FFY 2026 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning and Training Grant application. The session includes reports from state agencies and local facility representatives.
Media Borough Council discusses transportation grants and local ordinances
The Council will review several items including a $100,700 grant for a bicycle plan and various ordinance amendments. Discussion includes land development at 350 South Providence Road and updates to mass gathering and dining ordinances.
Board to approve $742,500 contract for Social Emotional Coaches
The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board will review and adopt several resolutions and contracts at its July 15, 2026 agenda review meeting. Items include authorizing a $25,000 Cultivating Citizens grant from the Heinz Endowments and a $180,000 Partner4Work internship program funded by WIOA Youth. The board will also…
County Council to ask voters for $120M for land conservation
The County Council will consider a resolution to place a $120 million debt question on the November 3, 2026 ballot for land conservation, drinking water protection, parks, and natural areas. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with numerous grants, contracts, and equipment purchases. Presentations on planning…
County approves $771.7 million behavioral health contract
The Bucks County Commissioners will vote on a series of contract approvals and grant acceptances. Highlights include a $771,690,481 agreement with Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania for a HealthChoices Behavioral Health program, a $2,158,002 contract with BARC Developmental Services for intellectual disability…
Council to vote on new vacant and at-risk property regulations
City Council will consider replacing the abandoned real property blight chapter with a new vacant and at-risk property ordinance. The body is also deciding on several budget amendments for health department positions and infrastructure grants.
Committee considers $15,000 for 14th Street crosswalk warning sign
The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss an amendment to the 2026 Capital Fund Budget. The primary item is a proposal to fund a flashing beacon crosswalk sign using an AARP Community Challenge Grant.
Discussion of the 2026 budget preliminary treasurer’s report
The council will review the preliminary 2026 budget treasurer’s report before presenting it to the full council. Updates on staffing needs, ambulance service revenue, and the grant monitoring system will be provided. New business includes a non‑uniformed pension plan, changes to the employee manual, a tax collector…
Venango County Commissioners to review human services contracts and park updates
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve several human services contract renewals for 2026-2027 and a resolution modifying Community Development Block Grant activities. The meeting also includes sessions for the Election Board and Retirement Board to handle administrative updates and pension disbursements.
Council to vote on lawsuit settlements, introduce $4.1M airport budget amendment
Luzerne County Council will vote on approving settlements in two lawsuits (K.D. v. Children & Youth and v. Redevelopment Authority), introduce two budget amendments including a $4.1 million increase for Wyoming Valley Airport, grant a right of way to PPL Electric Utilities, approve a lease amendment for Keystone Job…
Council puts $120M land conservation bond on Nov. ballot
County Council will consider submitting a $120 million bond referendum for land conservation to voters in November. The council also will vote on multiple grants and contracts, including a $2.1 million election integrity grant and a $1.4 million counter-drone system. Several contracts for 911 dispatch software…
Paoli Battlefield Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee reviews project updates and funding status
This agenda outlines a July 13, 2026 meeting for the Paoli Battlefield Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee. The body will review updates on the Heritage Center MPC process, a Chester County kiosk program, and a National Historic Landmark application. The committee notes that finalizing the master plan for Paoli Memorial…
Board approves personnel changes and grant applications
The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on approving personnel changes for various departments, including the Communications Coordinator and Corrections Officer positions, as well as a grant application for opioid treatment funding. The meeting will also address contract approvals and a special event permit.
Council to vote on $650K grant for Empire, McLean St. bridges
The city council will consider a resolution authorizing a $650,000 Multimodal Transportation Fund grant application for the Empire Street and McLean Street Bridges Rehabilitation Project. The consent agenda includes multiple resolutions approving the disposition of records from various city departments and the…
City Council to consider red light enforcement and restlawn lease renewal
The Easton City Council will meet to approve minutes, receive committee reports, and consider resolutions for red light enforcement grants, a restlawn lease renewal, and appointments to city boards.
Committee reviews grant pursuit for pedestrian bridge and rider surveys
The Committee to Reestablish Rail Service to West Chester will discuss ongoing action items including transit surveys, a potential state grant for a pedestrian bridge, and public engagement efforts. The committee also addresses two recent resignations, leaving two vacancies. No new votes or ordinances are expected.
Committee to discuss adding public safety tax
The Finance & Revenue Committee will discuss a proposed public safety tax and consider a grant resolution for the Adams and Nields Street Road Rehabilitation Project. They will also vote on a budget modification for playground equipment at Horrace Pippin Park and parking garage repairs. Additionally, the committee…
Easton City Council discusses hotel code updates and grant applications
The City Council committee will receive presentations on a trolley pilot and capital improvements. Members will discuss hotel code updates, health department denials, and lease renewals for Restlawn.
Board to consider $250K grant for pre-trial supervision program
The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $250,000 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for a new pre-trial supervision program, as well as a $75,000 DEP grant for a glass recycling study. Other actions include a proclamation for the 60th anniversary of the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts…
Council to vote on $650K grant for Empire and McLean street bridges
The council will consider a resolution to submit a $650,000 grant application to the Commonwealth Financing Authority for the Empire Street and McLean Street Bridges Rehabilitation Project. They will also vote on seven resolutions authorizing the disposal of old records from various city offices including the…
Jefferson Hills Council discusses grants, infrastructure, and municipal staffing
The Council will consider several motions including grant applications for road rehabilitation and EMS services. The meeting also includes discussions on hiring staff, adopting an artificial intelligence policy, and authorizing property acquisitions.
Council to vote on grant for Monongahela Ave streetscape, hire fire staff
The Swissvale Borough Council will consider several motions, including hiring a full-time Fire Marshal and a part-time Firefighter, approving a grant application for Monongahela Avenue streetscape improvements, authorizing acquisition of a vacant property at 7509 Melrose Street, and contracting risk management…
Commissioners consider multiple foster care and youth service contract renewals
The Board of Commissioners will vote on several service contracts for youth and community justice. The meeting includes approvals for capital project change orders and the appointment of two members to the Aging Advisory Council.
Council to vote on grant applications for events and Main Street beautification
The Slatington Borough Council will consider two resolutions authorizing grant applications to Lehigh County. Resolution R-13-26 seeks a Tourism Grant for 2027 borough events, while Resolution R-14-26 requests a Quality-of-Life Grant for the Main Street Beautification Project.
Board approves personnel changes and a proclamation for July
The Centre County Board of Commissioners will approve personnel changes for various departments, including the Correctional Facility and Tax Assessment, and will adopt a proclamation for July 2026.
Swissvale Council to discuss fire hiring, grant, and land bank deals
The Swissvale Borough Council will meet to discuss several items, including hiring for the fire department, a resolution for a CFA-MTF grant, a VPRP application for 7509 Melrose Street, a Keystone Risk Management Services Agreement, and land bank property acquisitions. Departmental reports from police, fire, public…
PARRC to receive Yeck Foundation grant, discuss Putt for Parks event
The Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee holds its regular June meeting, covering approval of minutes, a treasurer's report on the Yeck Foundation grant, and updates from county planners and the committee's planner. Old business includes finalizing a promotional rack card and planning the Putt for Parks…
Council approves $1M tunnel deal, $400K library grant, and litigation payouts.
The Finance and Law Committee will review multiple litigation settlements and a $31,508.90 capital budget transfer. The Public Works Committee considers a $1M PennDOT reimbursement for the Corliss Tunnel, a $384,501.50 engineering contract for the East Sycamore Street Bridge, and a $400,000 library HVAC grant. The…
Council to vote on strategic plan, transit funding, and Marcellus Shale fund changes
Luzerne County Council will vote on eight agenda items including resolutions to commit local matches for Luzerne County Transportation Authority and Hazleton Public Transit, revise the Act 13 Marcellus Shale Legacy Fund award process, approve a strategic plan and five-year financial plan, confirm a division head of…