Grants to Erie County, Pennsylvania Nonprofits and
Municipalities to Improve Historic Downtown Areas

Foundation / Corporation

Funding Source:

Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA)

Estimated Total Program Funding:

$150,000

Estimated Size of Grant:

Up to $15,000.

Eligibility:

• See RFP and/or Grant Guidelines for full eligibility

Additional Eligibility Criteria:

Municipalities and nonprofit organizations with plans to renew historic commercial corridors can apply for Mission Main Street Grants.

Eligibility Criteria:
-Applicant is an IRS-designated 501c3, a municipal authority, or a municipality
-Applicant shall be dedicated to the revitalization of a main street or commercial corridor in Erie County
-Applicant’s headquarters is located in Erie County
-Applicant is in good standing with the IRS and state and local taxing bodies
-Applicant is in good standing with ECGRA’s reporting requirements to date

Ineligible Organizations:
-An airport or transportation facility
-A healthcare or long-term care facility
-A public safety organization or facility, including volunteer fire departments
-An institution that predominantly provides primary or secondary education/training Any organization that was part of the settlement agreement with ECGRA, entered into 12/13/10

Ineligible Uses of Funds:
-Advocacy
-Conference attendance
-Debt service
-Memberships/subscriptions
-Research

Pre-Application Information:

The application closes November 10, 2016. Grants will be awarded December 8, 2016.

A 1:1 cash match is required for all applicants.

Grant Coverage Areas:

Erie County

URL for Full Text (RFP):

See the full text of this grant

Geographic Focus:

USA: Pennsylvania