ECGRA's annual reports each capture just a few of the stories behind the over $48 million infused into Erie County's nonprofit and economic landscape.

ECGRA invests $1 million in Northwest PA Beehives, a new collaborative initiative between Edinboro University, Penn State Behrend College, Mercyhurst College, Gannon University, and the Idea Lab at Blasco Library.

Ignite Erie™ as an economic development strategy was first conceptualized in November 2013 when the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority and 26 of Erie, Pa.’s leading innovation agencies co-hosted Ignite Erie: A Day of Innovation.

Community Assets funding expanded to support capital improvements and programming which provide social, educational, cultural, health, recreation, and/or economic benefits to residents of Erie County. The three categories now include:
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Parks, Fields & Trails
Community Centers