Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program – Mar 13

Posted by PA Department of Community and Economic Development on January 20, 2026

The Pennsylvania Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program is now accepting applications through March 13^th, 2026. Guidelines are linked here and can be found on the program webpage as well as an attachment to this email. The Program is administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development (“DCED”) under the direction of the Commonwealth Financing Authority (“CFA”).

Overview: The Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program (PSFIG) provides grants to public school districts and area career and technical schools for eligible facility improvement projects.

Eligibility: A school entity is eligible to apply for a grant. “School Entity” is defined as a school district or area career and technical school.

Uses: Funds may be used for the following activities:

• Roof repairs and roof replacement,
• Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment,
• Boilers and controls,
• Plumbing systems,
• Energy-saving projects,
• Health and safety upgrades,
• Emergencies,
• Accessibility projects,
• Internet connectivity,
• Demolition,
• Window repairs and window replacement.

Funding: Grants are available for eligible improvement projects with a total project cost of $500,000 or more. Grants shall not exceed $5,000,000 for any project.

Additional Information: Review the program guidelines for additional details about eligible costs, matching funds, emergencies, and the application deadline and submission requirements.

How to Apply: Applicants must submit applications to the Enterprise eGrants System.

Program Inquiries: Program Inquiries should be directed to the DCED Center for Community Enhancement at

• Telephone: (717) 787-6245
• Email: ra-dcedcbf@pa.gov