Pennsylvania is directing more than $71.5 million toward 443 community projects aimed at revitalizing distressed neighborhoods and improving services for low-income residents.
Announced on October 19, 2026, by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), the funding is being provided through the state's Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). The program encourages businesses to support qualifying community projects in exchange for tax credits.
Funding Supports Housing and Community Services
The program supports initiatives involving affordable housing, education, job training, crime prevention and community services. By encouraging private businesses to contribute to nonprofit-led projects, Pennsylvania aims to help organizations expand services and address local needs.
One recipient is Lancaster Hub, which will receive support to expand its outreach to people experiencing homelessness. The organization plans to strengthen connections to housing, employment, healthcare and other essential services.
Investment Reaches Communities Across Pennsylvania
The latest funding round covers projects throughout the Commonwealth, supporting local organizations working to improve neighborhood conditions and expand opportunities for residents.
The announcement builds on the program's established role in community development. Since the start of the Shapiro administration, more than $250 million in tax credits have been awarded through NAP, benefiting approximately 1,500 projects, according to DCED.
For Pennsylvania communities, the program offers a way to attract private contributions toward local priorities, including housing assistance and neighborhood improvement.
With 443 projects approved for support, the latest round represents another substantial investment in community revitalization across the state.
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