Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP)

What Is the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP)?

• Pennsylvania tax credit program administered by DCED
• Encourages businesses to support nonprofit projects in low-income or distressed communities
• Businesses receive state tax credits for approved charitable contributions

Why This Matters to Your Business

• Up to 65% PA tax credit (NAP & Charitable Food Program)
• Up to 90–95% PA tax credit for long-term Neighborhood Partnership Program (NPP) projects
• Direct reduction of Pennsylvania tax liability
• Supports workforce development, housing, food security, and economic growth

How the Program Works

• Business commits funds to an approved nonprofit project
• Nonprofit applies to DCED using the business commitment letter
• Once approved, business makes contribution
• DCED issues tax credit certificate
• Business applies credit to eligible PA taxes

Eligible Business Contributions

• Cash contributions (all programs)
• In-kind food donations (Charitable Food Program only)
• Contributions must be made July 1 – June 30 of the program year
• Credits apply only to Pennsylvania state taxes

What the Business Needs to Do

• Provide a commitment via the NAP website
• Submit a one-time Electronic Tax Clearance Form
• Make the contribution after DCED approval
• Submit a brief tax credit application after payment

Types of Projects Businesses Can Support

• Affordable housing and housing stability services
• Workforce development and job training
• Food security and hunger relief
• Community revitalization and blight elimination
• Education, youth services, and public safety initiatives

To learn more about specific projects at Family Services of NW PA, contact Steve Piotrowicz, Director of Development, at spiotrowicz@fsnwpa.org.