Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has expanded the application window for the Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program to help Pennsylvania public school districts and area career and technical schools implement improvements to school facilities and infrastructure.
DCED is now accepting applications from July 27 through August 7, 2026.
“Improvements to our education infrastructure and facilities creates safer and healthier learning environments for our students and educators,” said DCED Secretary Siger. “The Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program gives school districts the flexibility and resources to make important updates and repairs that they may not be able to complete otherwise. This funding ensures Pennsylvania’s students continue to receive a world-class education.”
“Pennsylvania students cannot learn, grow, and thrive without access to safe and healthy school facilities. These investments in Pennsylvania schools reflect the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to improving the environments where children learn and teachers teach, and we look forward to working with schools across the Commonwealth to make the best use of these dollars,” said Secretary of Education Dr. Carrie Rowe.
The Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program, approved and administered by the CFA, provides grants of up to $5 million to public school districts and career and technical schools for critical safety and environmental repair projects — ensuring facilities are modern, safe, healthy, and conducive to learning.
