April Monthly Grants Newsletter

Dear Friend,

For this monthly grants newsletter, I am happy to announce that I have opened up applications for Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding. As a reminder, Community Project Funding (CPF) allows Members of Congress to request direct federal funding for specific projects benefiting the communities we represent. The funds are provided through the annual government funding bills drafted by the House Committee on Appropriations. Since no FY25 CPF projects were included in the House Republican Majority’s Continuing Resolution bill, I will be prioritizing these re-submissions for FY26 CPF. However, we still encourage all eligible applicants to apply. Our application form will close at 5pm on April 25, 2025.   

Applications are OPEN:
Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding

You can use the request form below to apply for Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding (CPF). I want to be clear that Members of Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives may request no more than 15 CPF requests across all eligible accounts each year. This is a highly competitive program. If you are looking for emergency funding, I would suggest that you contact my team at PA17Grants@mail.house.gov to look for other federal funding opportunities. My FY26 CPF request form will close at 5pm on April 25, 2025.  

Rep. Deluzio’s FY26 Community Project Funding Request Form 

For folks who may still have questions about the process, my team will be hosting a virtual office hours call on Thursday, April 17, from 1:00-2:00pm to answer your questions. You can sign up below.   

Rep. Deluzio’s FY26 CPF Office Hour Sign Up 

Please also feel free to reach out to PA17Funding@mail.house.gov for specific questions or check out my official FY26 CPF website page for more information.  

Upcoming Grant Deadlines

State and Non-Federal Funding

The PA Department of Community and Economic Development is now accepting applications for the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP). This grant provides funding for planning, acquisition, development, rehabilitation and repair of greenways, recreational trails, open space, parks and beautification projects. Apply by May 31, 2025. 

The PA Department of Community and Economic Development is accepting applications for the Abandoned Mine Drainage Abatement and Treatment Program (AMDATP). This program allocates funding for abandoned mine drainage, abatement, and treatment. Applications are due by May 31, 2025.   

The PA Department of Community and Economic Development is accepting applications for the PA Small Water and Sewer (SWS). This program awards grants to municipalities and municipal authorities for water, sewer, storm water and flood control projects with a cost of not less than $30,000 and not more than $500,000. Apply by May 31, 2025.    

The PA Department of Community and Economic Development is accepting applications for the Sewage Facilities Program. Funding from this grant may be used by the applicant to pay for any costs associated with the planning work required under the PA Sewage Facilities Act or administrative costs of the applicant necessary to administer the grant. Apply by May 31, 2025. 

Pennsylvania’s Council on the Arts has opened the Creative Catalyst Grant Program. Statewide Creative Catalyst Grants support new initiatives and opportunities that advance strategies for strengthening the cultural, educational, or economic vitality of Pennsylvania’s communities through the arts. Apply by June 30, 2025.  

Pennsylvania’s Office of the Attorney General has opened the Community Drug Abuse Grant Program. This grant is intended to fund neighborhood-based events that provide education, prevention, and/or intervention related to drug and alcohol abuse, including the violence and other consequences that these substances can cause. Apply by June 30, 2025.  
 
Federal Funding 

Given that grant programs are fluctuating by agency, my team and I recommend that you follow relevant agency newsletters and check grants.gov to see what grants are canceled, paused, or may have changed eligibility criteria.    

Remember: if you are the recipient of a federal grant and have been notified that this funding is no longer available to you or are experiencing other issues accessing your lawfully appropriated funds, please share your concerns with me and my team at PA17Grants@mail.house.gov.