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Pennsylvania First Program

PA First is a flexible economic development grant tool for significant business expansion and job-creation projects, including manufacturing investments.

About this program

Visit the program website for full details.

Eligibility

Eligible projects are competitive business attraction, expansion, or retention projects in Pennsylvania that create or retain jobs and make a meaningful capital investment, with manufacturing and industrial projects commonly eligible when they meet DCED requirements.

Requirements

  • Propose a competitive Pennsylvania expansion, retention, or attraction project.
  • Demonstrate job creation or retention and capital investment.
  • Work with DCED before project commitment or announcement.