Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) Application Window Opens July 13

The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program is a state grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvement projects.

RACP projects must be authorized in the Redevelopment Assistance section of a Capital Budget Itemization Act, have a regional or multi-jurisdictional impact, and generate substantial increases or maintain current levels of employment, tax revenues, or other measures of economic activity.

The submission window for electronic RACP applications will be open for 30 days during the period of July 13 through August 12.    

Application information

• It is highly recommended that every prospective Candidate visit the website, at www.racp.pa.gov, to review all program guidelines, requirements, procedures, and FAQs prior to applying.

• Additionally, it is strongly encouraged that all prospective Candidates complete a set of budget forms (also known as RDA- 300 and RDA-301 forms, along with an estimated Construction Cost Breakdown) beforehand, for the information will be needed for submittal and reference throughout the e-RACP Application. The required forms can be found on the RACP website, under the link for Handbooks & Forms.

• Also, it is important for prospective Candidates to recognize that the submission of an e-RACP Application requires a fee of $500 payable at the time of submission by credit card. No e-RACP Application can be submitted without payment. At this time, checks are no longer accepted as payment.