Aspire Grant & Development LLC

09/26/2026

09/24/2026

09/23/2026

09/23/2026

A big thank you to the Somerset County Commissioners for their continued support of Red Ribbon Week and for recognizing this important week with a proclamation! ❤️

This year’s theme is “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.”

We’ll be sharing more Red Ribbon Week information and activities throughout October.

09/22/2026

The neighborhood has drawn a growing mix of office tenants in the last few years, including the likes of Duquesne Light Co., Mitsubishi Corp. and many others.

09/19/2026

“When we’re looking at the 30,000-foot view don’t forget the 3-foot view.”
-Lauren Palmar Gerami on staying mission-minded and prioritizing when pursuing grants

09/19/2026

Jarah Mbutho opening up the afternoon with a conversation on the importance of relationships in grant writing!

09/19/2026

Great morning with the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) downtown Pittsburgh! Honored to kick off day one of our Grants 101 Training with an amazing group of participants!

09/17/2026

09/15/2026

Local Share Account Statewide Now Open!

The 2026 Local Share Account (LSA) Statewide Program is now accepting applications! Administered through the Commonwealth Financing Authority, the program provides funding for projects that serve the public interest and improve quality of life in communities across Pennsylvania.

Eligible uses include construction, renovation and rehabilitation, infrastructure improvements, acquisition, demolition, vehicles, machinery and equipment, and certain planning and design activities. Projects must have at least $25,000 in eligible costs, with grant requests of up to $1 million. No match is required.

📅 Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

Aspire Grant & Development is offering both full grant writing services and technical assistance/review options for organizations preparing an LSA Statewide submission. Whether you need support developing the entire application or professional review and guidance as you prepare it internally, our team is available to help.

Interested in discussing a potential project? Contact:

Brooke Chambers | [email protected]
Allison Hoffman | [email protected]

Program information and guidelines:
PA DCED – Local Share Account Statewide

Applications are accepted annually from September 1 through November 30, so now is the time to begin preparing project scopes, cost estimates, resolutions, and other required materials.