October’s grant opportunities highlight programs that strengthen Pennsylvania communities through local revitalization, public safety, environmental protection, and outdoor recreation. Review the opportunities below to identify programs that align with your mission and upcoming initiatives.

PennDOT: Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Program

The Multimodal Transportation Fund program administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is intended to provide financial assistance to municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, and ports and rail freight entities to improve transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit revitalization. 

More Information: PENNDOT - Multimodal Transportation Fund

Deadline: October 30, 2026

Allegheny County: Active Allegheny Grant Program (AAGP)

The purpose of the AAGP is to provide financial assistance to municipalities, non-profit organizations, and councils of governments to develop community plans and design transportation projects that will, when implemented, provide bicycle and pedestrian connections to critical local destinations and transportation systems and increase residents' opportunities for physical activity.

More Information: Active Allegheny Grant Program - Allegheny County, PA

Deadline: December 4, 2026

L&I: Veterans Employment Program

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has created this grant opportunity to support veterans and eligible military spouses by offering services that address barriers to employment. Through the Veteran Employment Program (VEP) for veterans, funding is made available to support innovative solutions that address employment barriers. This funding enables an entity to develop and implement new strategies aimed at improving employment outcomes for veterans and eligible military spouses.

More Information: DLI - Veterans Employment Program

Deadline: November 10, 2026

PA DEP: Environmental Education Grants Program

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) Environmental Education (EE) Grants Program provides funds to support a wide range of environmental education projects including meaningful, hands-on programs for students, teacher training workshops, and community conservation projects for adults.

More Information: DEP - Environmental Education Grants Program

Deadline: November 13, 2026

PA Ag: Agricultural Plastic Recycling Program

The Agricultural Plastic Recycling Program in the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provides funding to develop sustainable systems for collecting, recycling, and processing used agricultural plastics. Projects may include reducing agricultural plastic sent to landfills, developing local collection and recycling infrastructure, recruiting and training participating farms, building markets for recovered agricultural plastic, and creating sustainable recycling programs that can continue without Commonwealth funding.

More Information: PDA - Agricultural Plastic Recycling Program

Deadline: November 6, 2026 

PA Ag: Plastics Alternative Research Grants

This Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture opportunity supports the development of alternatives to conventional plastics used in agriculture, and would include biodegradable materials that are effective, safe for the environment, and require little to no collection or disposal.

More Information: PDA - Researching Alternatives to Agricultural Plastics Grant

Deadline: November 6, 2026

C & G Strategies can assist in creating funding strategies to move you towards your goals.

Contact Kim Hileman today to get started on a funding strategy that will set you up for success. Email her at kim@cgstrategiespa.com.

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