FY27 PA TCDI Grant Program to Open in January 2026

by Spencer Gober, Manager, Office of Community and Economic Development

December 18, 2025

TCDI funds local planning initiatives that also advance the goals of the region’s long-range plan, Update: Connections 2050 Plan for Greater Philadelphia.

In January 2026, DVRPC will release the program guidelines for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Pennsylvania round of DVRPC’s Transportation and Community Development Initiative (TCDI) grant program and begin accepting project ideas. Entities eligible to submit project ideas for the FY27 PA round include municipal and county governments, and transit agencies, located in DVRPC’s five Pennsylvania counties. 

All interested and eligible entities are strongly encouraged to attend an informational webinar on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 11:00 am. Registration is required. 

TCDI funds local planning initiatives that also advance the goals of the region’s long-range plan, Update: Connections 2050 Plan for Greater Philadelphia. TCDI focuses on linking land use, transportation, and economic development planning that: 

  • Enhances the transportation network;
  • Fosters greater regional resilience;
  • Improves overall quality of life;
  • Promotes and encourages the use of transit, bike, and pedestrian transportation modes; and
  • Protects the environment. 

More information on TCDI can be found at www.dvrpc.org/tcdi

Questions regarding the TCDI grant program should be directed to Spencer Gober via email at sgober@dvrpc.org.

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