Main Streets Allegheny investment to support neighborhood business districts
Published on August 1, 2026.
The Main Streets Allegheny Program in Pittsburgh has awarded $1.4 million in implementation grants to 22 municipalities and $800,000 to support local community events. The grants, managed by Allegheny County Economic Development, provide resources for physical improvements and district activation across the county. The $800K invested in community events includes the Three Rivers Arts Festival in downtown Pittsburgh, OpenStreetsPGH in Lawrenceville, and the Bellevue Night Market. The program also provides funding for placemaking murals in Duquesne, a parklet in Swissvale, and a downtown sculpture in Bridgeville. The application for the Main Streets Alleys Technical Assistance Program is now open.
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