Main Street Matters (MSM)
🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
✓ Free, no account · Source: Pennsylvania Grants (CODE PA) · Last verified Jul 20, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for downtown revitalization projects in Pennsylvania communities. Municipal governments, nonprofits, and eligible organizations can apply to support planning, business development, aesthetic improvements, and public safety initiatives. Projects must focus on downtown cores and surrounding neighborhoods to create vibrant, welcoming community spaces. Geographic scope is limited to Pennsylvania.
The program supports revitalization across multiple focus areas. Planning grants fund feasibility studies and strategic plans. Business support includes entrepreneur assistance and commercial recruitment. Aesthetic improvements cover streetscaping, facade renovation, and public space enhancement. Safety and security projects strengthen community wellbeing and public perception.
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Program description
Main Street Matters program (MSM) is designed to support our downtown cores and surrounding neighborhoods with tools to create healthy, vibrant, and welcoming communities. Funding is available to support revitalization efforts in planning, business support, aesthetic improvements, and the increase of safety and security
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
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