Main Street Matters
Main Street Matters funds innovative community revitalization projects in Pennsylvania downtowns, supporting planning, business, façade, housing, and district development through the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Due Dates: July 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025 (Funding) | Rolling (Designation applications)
Funding Amounts: Planning: up to $50,000 | Façade: up to $100,000 | Business Improvement: up to $100,000 | District Development: up to $1,000,000 | Accessible Housing: up to $300,000 | Implementation: up to $100,000 | Operations (for designations): up to $225,000 over 3 years
Summary: Supports Pennsylvania communities in revitalizing downtowns and neighborhoods through flexible funding for planning, business support, façade, housing, and district development projects.
Key Information: Only local governments, authorities, nonprofits, and similar entities may apply; individuals and private businesses cannot apply directly.
Description
The Main Street Matters program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), provides funding and technical assistance to strengthen downtowns and adjacent neighborhoods across Pennsylvania. The program supports a broad range of community revitalization activities, including planning, business support, façade improvements, accessible housing, district development, and operational support for designated Main Street and Elm Street districts. Funding is available to eligible entities to address local needs, foster economic growth, enhance safety, and create more vibrant, inclusive communities.
