The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is accepting applications for its Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP).
Donor Name: Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
State: Pennsylvania
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/29/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: More than 10 Years
Details:
The goals of NAP are to provide resources to assist low-income and distressed neighborhoods and communities, encourage positive health outcomes, and address the safety and welfare of their residents. As a result, NAP encourages communities to pursue and achieve fiscal well-being and self-sufficiency. These Programs are intended to benefit low-income populations. Applicant’s proposed projects must not result in the displacement or forced relocation of low-income individuals or households.
The goals of the Programs are to promote community participation and collaborations among the residents, nonprofits and businesses while producing outcomes by assisting a distressed area or the low-income population in a neighborhood. Eligible neighborhood nonprofits (“Applicants”) apply for tax credits based on pending contributions from for-profit companies.
Project Priorities
In 2026-27, the Department will prioritize applications that align with the vision and goals of newly developed Commonwealth’s Housing Action Plan & Economic Development Strategy in addition to childcare. These priorities include:
- Affordable Housing Development
- Affordable Housing Support Services
- Access to Affordable and Reliable Childcare.
Grant Period
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
- Projects in this category assist with projects addressing neighborhood and community problems in lowincome or distressed areas.
- A project must serve low-income persons or residents of economically distressed neighborhoods. Projects must fall under one of the following categories: affordable housing, community economic development, community services, community & civic engagement, crime prevention, education, job training, neighborhood assistance, neighborhood conservation, or transportation.
- A tax credit of up to 65% can be awarded to contributing businesses with a one-year commitment.
- Eligible applicants are neighborhood organizations that hold a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service as nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Businesses must contribute at least $50,000 annually for a minimum of five years and are eligible for a 90% tax credit per year. For partnerships more than five years, business contributions are eligible for a 95% tax credit per year.
For more information, visit DCED.
