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Pennsylvania First Program — Job Creation Grants

PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)PA-FIRST
Max per Applicant

$5.0M

Maximum a single org can receive

Deadline

Rolling / No deadline

Jurisdiction

Pennsylvania

About This Program

Grants and loan guarantees for Pennsylvania businesses creating or retaining jobs, providing flexible financing to support projects with strong economic impact for the Commonwealth.

Key Requirements & Eligibility

  • 1Must create or retain a significant number of full-time PA jobs
  • 2Jobs must offer competitive wages and benefits
  • 3Grant/loan typically ranges $500K–$5M based on job creation and capital investment
  • 4Must demonstrate project viability and inability to proceed without state support
  • 5Funds used for land, building, machinery, equipment, training, or working capital

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Applicable Industries

ManufacturingTechnologyHealthcareAgriculture & Rural
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