Municipal Assistance Program (MAP) Grant

Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development

The Municipal Assistance Program (MAP) by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development provides vital funding to local governments for effective planning and implementation of shared services and community development projects. With a focus on intergovernmental cooperation, MAP supports initiatives that enhance efficiency and innovation in local governance. Funding covers up to 50% of project costs, encouraging collaborations that foster economic growth and resilience in communities across Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
MAP provides funding to assist local governments to plan for and efficiently implement a variety of policies, programs, or projects, and soundly manage development with an emphasis on intergovernmental approaches. Funding is available for two groups of activities: shared services, and community planning.
Uses
Shared service activities: Consolidating or regionalizing services among multiple municipalities or counties, boundary change studies, and shared personnel. New or expanded intergovernmental initiatives that promote local government efficiencies and effectiveness.
Community planning: Comprehensive plans and parts thereof, land use ordinances, Transit Revitalization Investment District (TRID) planning studies and entrepreneurial/innovative plans that support community and economic development. Emphasis on multi-municipal plans.
Funding
DCED may fund up to 50% of the total cost of an approved application. The grantee is required to provide the remaining 50% or greater, normally as a cash match. At least 25% of the total cost must be funded from nonstate sources. DCED will consider exceptions to the 25% non-state minimum where applicants present the case of an exceptional fiscal or other hardship.