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Pennsylvania First Program Loans (PA financing to support jobs and business growth)

The Pennsylvania First Program provides financing tools intended to increase investment and job creation across Pennsylvania, helping businesses compete in the global economy. Loans are administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development under the state Commerce Law. Specific eligibility and current application availability are not provided in the excerpt.

The Pennsylvania First Program was established as a comprehensive funding tool to facilitate increased investment and job creation in the commonwealth and to enable the commonwealth to compete more effectively in the global economy. Grants under this program are processed under the authority o…

Funding Source

Agency: Pennsylvania Community & Economic Development

Eligibility

All costs financed through the Pennsylvania First Program must be necessary for the operation of an eligible business or businesses at a project site(s) in the commonwealth. Specifically, funds may be used for: 1. Job training for direct, full-time, commonwealth resident employees of the applicant/business. 2. Acquisition of land, buildings or rights-of-way. 3. Construction or rehabilitation of buildings. 4. Construction or rehabilitation of infrastructure necessary for the operation of an eligible business or businesses at a project site not to include tap-in fees. 5. Purchase or upgrade of machinery and equipment. 6. Working capital. 7. Project site preparation, including demolition and clearance. 8. Environmental assessments. 9. Remediation of hazardous material.10. Architectural and engineering fees not to exceed 10% of the total Pennsylvania First Program award. Please see Section III of the Guidelines for a full list of Program Requirements.

All costs financed through the Pennsylvania First Program must be necessary for the operation of an eligible business or businesses at a project site(s) in the commonwealth. Specifically, funds may be used for: 1. Job training for direct, full-time, commonwealth resident employees of the applic…

Dates

Application Deadline: December 31, 2035

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