Federal Award Match Program
Forecasted
The Federal Award Match Program from Pennsylvania DCED provides matching grants to boost federally funded research and innovation in key sectors across the state.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Competitive matching grants; specific amounts not yet announced (dependent on Innovate in PA 2.0 funding availability)
Summary: Supports federally funded projects in key Pennsylvania industries with matching grants to boost innovation and economic growth.
Key Information: Applications will open after sufficient Innovate in PA 2.0 funds are raised; check program page for updates.
Description
The Federal Award Match Program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), offers competitive matching grants to entities in Pennsylvania that have already secured federal grant awards for projects in one of five priority sectors: Agriculture, Energy, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, or Robotics & Technology. The goal is to increase Pennsylvania’s competitiveness for federal funding, accelerate high-potential projects, and drive statewide innovation and economic advancement. The program is part of the broader Innovate in PA 2.0 initiative, which aims to strengthen the state’s innovation ecosystem.
