ICYMI: Shapiro-Davis Administration Opens New $20 Million Main Street Matters Program

Governor Josh Shapiro's 2024-25 bipartisan budget includes the Main Street Matters program to create vibrant downtowns and commercial corridors across the Commonwealth.

Ambridge, PA - On Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger announced the opening of the new $20 million Main Street Matters program - created by Governor Josh Shapiro to support main streets, downtown business districts, small businesses, and local communities across Pennsylvania.

Included in the Governor's bipartisan 2024-25 budget, Main Street Matters funding is available for community revitalization efforts in planning, business support, aesthetic improvements, and increased safety and security.

Applications for Main Street Matters funding will be accepted through November 15, 2024. Detailed eligibility, program, funding, and application guidelines are available on the Main Street Matters web page.

See what Pennsylvanians are reading and watching about Main Street Matters:

• Central Penn Business Journal: New Main Street Matters program launched to aid Pa. businesses
• Clearfield Progress: New $20M Main Street Matters Program is open and accepting applications for funding
• KDKA: Applications are now open for funding to revitalize Pennsylvania downtowns through 'Main Street Matters' program
• Lehigh Valley Business: New Main Street Matters program launched to aid Pa. businesses
• PennWatch: $20 Million Main Street Matters Program is Open and Accepting Applications for Funding
• Pittsburgh Business Times: Shapiro administration opens $20M Main Street Matters program
• Small Business World: Shapiro-Davis Administration Announces New $20 Million Main Street Matters Program is Open and Accepting Applications for Funding
• WOLF/Fox 56: Pennsylvania's Main Street Matters program opens $20 million in grants
• WTAJ: $20M available for Pennsylvania revitalization projects
• WPXI: New program aims to create new businesses, retain existing ones on main streets in Pennsylvania

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