Empowering Erie County's Nonprofits
ECGRA turns gaming revenue into transformative investments in nonprofits and small businesses, igniting economic and community development in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, November 21,  2024  8:30am

 

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Erie County's Impact Investor

Founded in 2008, the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority was created to administer municipal grants and serve as the main driver of economic development in Erie County. Today, it’s expanded its focus to impact investments at every level of community — from schools to small businesses to neighborhoods to municipalities — intended to uplift not only the regional economy, but also its society, culture, and environment. 

 

 
Events in Erie 2024

Recent Grants

ECGRA awards grants to small businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities throughout the year, funded by gaming revenue dollars. Explore recently awarded grants or apply for upcoming grants to learn how we might change your future.

Community Assets - Parks, Fields, & Trails
Open: Jul. 8, 2024
Close: Sep. 30, 2024
Awarded: Oct. 17, 2024
Mission Main Street Grants
Open: Oct. 1, 2023
Close: Dec. 31, 2023
Awarded: Jan. 18, 2024
Anchor Building Program
Open: May. 3, 2024
Close: Jul. 31, 2024
Awarded: Aug. 15, 2024

 

An impact investing organization, ECGRA's mission is to empower the nonprofit sector, municipal governments, and economic development agencies to revitalize Erie County.  ECGRA is endowed with local share gaming revenue from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania via the Horse Race Gaming Act.  Local share gaming revenue is an assessment of the licensed gambling industry in Pennsylvania.