Mechanicsburg-based Pennsylvania American Water is accepting applications for its 2023 Environmental Grant Program for projects that improve, restore or protect the watersheds, surface water and groundwater supplies in local communities. 

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has posted the final guidelines for the $100 million Housing Option Grant Program aimed at creating or preserving affordable housing. 

Applications for grants to build the state’s electric vehicle infrastructure will open next month for organizations looking to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain EV Station Infrastructure sites. 

Lancaster County and the Lehigh Valley received grants, announced by the state Department of Labor & Industry, as part of a $1.8 million allocation across Pennsylvania to continue the expansion of the commonwealth's network of registered apprenticeship programs. 

Workforce development projects across Pennsylvania are receiving $5.5 million in Industry Partnership Grant funding aimed at meeting local and regional workforce needs. The announcement was made Wednesday by Gov. Tom Wolf.  Lehigh Valley and Central Pennsylvania projects will receive approximately $2 million combined funds in grants. 

The PPL Foundation recently awarded $500,000 in funding to support 17 nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives and well-being of individuals throughout central and eastern Pennsylvania.

Seven projects in the Lehigh Valley were awarded nearly $18 million from the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, legislators reported this week.

The state Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Monday announced $1.2 million in grants to address the nursing shortage. 

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has approved grants totaling $1,78 million for 21 projects to increase the production of Pennsylvania-made malt and brewed beverages and wines, Governor Tom Wolf announced. 

Proposals for nonprofit marketing and promotion organizations for projects designed to increase sales, export or consumer awareness of Pennsylvania hemp products were called for Monday by Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding.