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Pennsylvania First Program
State grants, loans, and loan guarantees for major business expansion, attraction, and job creation projects in Pennsylvania.
About this program
Pennsylvania First provides discretionary assistance for significant economic development projects that create or retain jobs, increase investment, and strengthen Pennsylvania’s economy. Pittsburgh companies with substantial expansion or relocation projects may be considered through DCED.
Eligibility
Companies undertaking eligible job creation, retention, or capital investment projects in Pennsylvania with strong economic impact.
Requirements
- Engage DCED before project commitment
- Provide project scope, capital investment, job creation or retention commitments, wages, timeline, and financing plan
- Execute funding agreement and meet performance, reporting, and clawback requirements