Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $71.5 Million to Support 443 Statewide Projects That Will Revitalize Communities and Improve Quality of Life for Pennsylvanians

Since the start of the Shapiro Administration, more than $250 million in tax credits have been awarded through the Neighborhood Assistance Program - benefitting 1,500 projects that help low-income individuals and improve distressed areas in Commonwealth communities.

The Shapiro Administration continues to focus on building vibrant and resilient regions to help communities flourish, create real opportunity for all Pennsylvanians, and strengthen the economy.

Lancaster, PA - Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced $71,598,142 in investments for 443 projects through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to improve distressed neighborhoods and help low-income people across Pennsylvania.

Governor Josh Shapiro secured $72 million in the 2026-27 state budget to continue funding NAP, which provides tax credits to businesses that contribute to nonprofit organizations' efforts to revitalize communities.

"Strong communities unlock jobs, support families, and enrich the lives of Pennsylvanians - which is why the Shapiro Administration has made strengthening communities a top priority," said Secretary Siger. "The Neighborhood Assistance Program actively fosters public-private partnerships and incentivizes businesses to be active in their communities. Thanks to Governor Shapiro's efforts, we're continuing to fund this important connection to help more projects and organizations be even more impactful across the Commonwealth."

Through the NAP, businesses can receive tax credits of up to 95 percent on contributions they make to a qualifying community project. Projects must fall under one of the following categories: affordable housing programs, community services, crime prevention, education, job training or neighborhood assistance.

Secretary Siger announced the new investments during a visit to Lancaster Hub, which will benefit from a $31,050 NAP investment that will help the organization expand its outreach services to homeless individuals.

"We are especially grateful to receive this support from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development through the Neighborhood Assistance Program," said Paige McFarling, Executive Director, Lancaster Hub. "This is our first time applying to the NAP program, making this award particularly meaningful to Lancaster Hub. This investment will help strengthen our homeless outreach center and expand access to essential services for vulnerable Neighbors in our community. We're grateful for the opportunity to build on this work and continue creating pathways to dignity, stability, and hope for the people we serve."

The new NAP funding approvals will support a variety of important community projects across Pennsylvania, including:

• 81 community investments in the Central region. The Lancaster Hub's Homeless Outreach Center will use the donations it will receive through the NAP to expand outreach services for city residents experiencing homelessness including connections to housing, jobs, healthcare, and basic needs.
• 48 community investments in the Lehigh Valley region. The Lackawanna College Bethlehem Center focuses on hands-on technical training in skilled trades, serving students in the greater Lehigh Valley including Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and surrounding areas. Donations received through the NAP will help expand and update the Bethlehem Center to train more than 250 students in the trades and technology industries.
• 69 community investments in the Northeast region. Green Trees Learning Center provides education to children of all backgrounds to support working families in Pike County. The organization will use the donations it will receive through the NAP to open a new location in Milford Borough to serve an additional 24 children and reduce the waiting list by 25 percent.
• 54 community investments in the Northwest region. The Erie Cancer Wellness Center provides nonmedical services to patients who are undergoing cancer treatments. Donations received through the NAP will be used to renovate the existing facility to address comfortability and safety for cancer patients.
• 93 community investments in the Southeast region. Rebuilding Together Philadelphia provides free home repairs in Philadelphia to make houses safe for seniors and healthy for kids to occupy. The organization will use the donations it will receive through NAP to address critical home repairs for 15 low-income homeowners who are over 62 years old or are living with a disability in Northwest Philadelphia.
• 98 community investments in the Southwest region. Presbyterian SeniorCare Network cares for more than 7,500 older adults across 10 counties in Western Pennsylvania. Donations received through the NAP will help the organization purchase a new accessible van to provide transportation to more than 500 low-income seniors and adults with disabilities at their campus in Washington.

The NAP has five main components: Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP), Special Program Priorities (SPP), the Neighborhood Partnership Program (NPP), Charitable Food Program (CFP), and the Enterprise Zone Program (EZP). More information is available on the NAP impact brochure.

Learn more about the Shapiro Administration's efforts to support Pennsylvania's communities, workers, and businesses and spur the economy, to build a stronger, more competitive economy for all Pennsylvanians.

For more information about the Neighborhood Assistance Program or DCED, visit the agency's website, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.

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