Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP)
View the 2023-2024 Neighborhood Assistance Program approved projects.
Overview
Tax credit program to encourage businesses to invest in projects which improve distressed areas.
Uses
Neighborhood Assistance Program
A project must serve distressed areas or support neighborhood conservation. Projects must fall under one of the following categories: affordable housing programs, community services, crime prevention, education, job training or neighborhood assistance. A tax credit of up to 55% can be awarded.
View the Neighborhood Assistance Program application checklist to help guide you in your application submission.
Neighborhood Partnership Program (NPP)
Long-term collaborations (five years or more) of business, government and community leaders to produce a comprehensive, asset-based and relationship-driven approach to community development. A tax credit of upto 75% or 80% can be awarded based on the length of the program (Please refer to the guidelines for more information).
View the Neighborhood Partnership Program application checklist to help guide you in your application submission.
Special Program Priorities (SPP)
This program targets on specific problems and projects which the state has designated as priorities (see NAP/SPP guidelines for a list of the priorities) in a distressed area. The tax benefit to a business firm contributing to an approved SPP application would be eligible for up to a 75% tax credit.
View the Special Program Priorities application checklist to help guide you in your application submission.
Charitable Food Program (CFP)
The Charitable Food Program (CFP) component of NAP is focused on improving food security in Pennsylvania. CFP assists charitable programs that provide food to low income populations in distressed areas. A tax credit of up to 55% can be awarded.
View the Charitable Food Program application checklist to help guide you in your application submission.
Eligibility
- Nonprofit Neighborhood Organization
- Businesses are only eligible for EZP
Funding
Tax credit percentage varies.
Terms
Refer to the guidelines.
Additional Information
- Neighborhood Assistance Program Impact
- Neighborhood Assistance Fact Sheet for Nonprofits
- Neighborhood Assistance Fact Sheet for Businesses
- Business Contributor Checklist
- NAP Business Contributor Handbook
Looking for the Enterprise Zone Program (EZP)?
Tax credit applicable to private companies which make qualified investments to promote community economic development in impoverished areas that have been designated as state Enterprise Zones.