Keystone Communities Program (KCP)

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)

Program

Keystone Communities Program (KCP)

Purpose

A national main street model-based program focused on downtowns and surrounding neighborhoods for economic revitalization. Communities can be designated as a “Main Street,” an “Elm Street,” or a “Keystone Community” community, which opens up free technical assistance and an “edge” for funding. A designation is not necessary for project funding, however.

Eligible Activities

Planning activities, façade grant programs, accessible housing programs, development

Eligible Organizations (Grants)

Business/Neighborhood Improvement Districts Incorporated as Authorities , Units of Local Government , Redevelopment/Housing Authorities , Non-Profit Organizations , Community Development Corporations

Funding (Grants)

Varies based on project

Match

Varied

Ineligible Projects

None listed

Eligible Organizations Note:  Units of local government, redevelopment/housing authorities, nonprofit organizations (including economic development organizations, housing corporations, etc.), community development corporations, and business/neighborhood improvement districts incorporated as authorities.

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