Multimodal Transportation Fund Program – Jul 31

Posted by PA Department of Community and Economic Development on March 17, 2026

The PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is now accepting applications for the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Program.

Overview: The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to the residents of the commonwealth.

Uses: Funds may be used for the development, rehabilitation, and enhancement of transportation assets to existing communities, streetscape, lighting, sidewalk enhancement, pedestrian safety, connectivity of transportation assets and transit-oriented development.

Eligibility:

• Municipalities
• Councils of Governments
• Businesses
• Economic Development Organizations
• Public Transportation Agencies
• Ports-Rail/Freight

Funding: Grants are available for projects with a total cost of $100,000 or more.  Grants shall not exceed $3,000,000 for any project.

Matching Funds: Financial assistance under the Multimodal Transportation Fund shall be matched by local funding in an amount not less than 30% of the non-federal share of the project costs. (See guidelines for further details)

NOTE: The fiscal codes enacted in 2017 through 2025 provides that a municipality receiving financial assistance through the CFA Multimodal Transportation Fund may not be required to provide a local match. The term “municipality” shall mean a county, city, borough, incorporated town, township or local, regional, or metropolitan transportation authority. This provision shall expire December 31, 2026.

Program Inquires should be directed to the Center for Business Financing – Grants Office:

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

Applications are accepted through July 31^st, 2026, and can be submitted through the State Enterprise eGrants System. Other important information: Program Guidelines, Application Checklist, and Frequently Asked Questions section.