Allegheny County Launches $4M Main Streets Grant Program for Small Businesses and Neighborhoods

If you're a small business owner, nonprofit, or municipality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — there's over $4 million in grant funding available right now through a new county-backed initiative called Main Streets Allegheny.

County Executive Sara Innamorato announced the program in February 2026. The goal: strengthen local business districts, fund community events, support small businesses directly, and invest in neighborhood revitalization — without relying on private development.

What Funding Is Available?

The program includes four distinct grant categories:

1. Small Business Support and Capital Grants

Direct monetary grants for local small businesses to support operations and growth. Targeted at businesses in Allegheny County's main street commercial corridors.

2. Events and Activation Grants

Grants for organizations and neighborhoods to host community events, festivals, and pop-up activities that bring people to local business districts. Open to all of Allegheny County, including Pittsburgh city limits.

👉 View Events & Activation Grant Guidelines (PDF)

3. Implementation and Placemaking Grants

Funds for murals, lighting, signage, and wayfinding projects that improve the look and feel of business districts. Open to municipalities outside Pittsburgh city limits.

👉 View Implementation & Placemaking Grant Guidelines (PDF)

4. Technical Assistance Grants

Support for communities to plan and implement revitalization efforts. Applications opening later in spring 2026.

Who Can Apply?

• Small businesses in Allegheny County main street districts
• Municipalities (outside Pittsburgh city limits for some grant types)
• Nonprofit organizations and community groups throughout the county and city
• Neighborhoods and business improvement districts

What's Currently Open?

The Events and Activation grants and the Implementation and Placemaking grants are currently accepting applications. Small Business Support and Technical Assistance grants will open later this spring.

How to Apply

Visit the official Main Streets Allegheny program page for full details, eligibility criteria, and application links:

👉 Main Streets Allegheny — Official Program Page

For questions, contact Allegheny County Economic Development at the contact information listed on the program page.

Looking for more economic development grants in your area? Browse funding opportunities at GrantNavigation.com.