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

 

Strategic Planning Meeting

Thursday, February 19, 2026

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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. 

 

 
A Lifeline for Erie County

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.

Special Events Grants
Open: Jan. 1, 2026
Close: Feb. 28, 2026
Awarded: Mar. 19, 2026
Community Assets - Arts, Culture, & Heritage
Open: Feb. 1, 2026
Close: Mar. 31, 2026
Awarded: May. 21, 2026
Renaissance Block
Open: Feb. 1, 2026
Close: May. 30, 2026
Awarded: Jul. 16, 2026

 

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.