ECGRA - Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority

Every investment is rooted in a stronger community, thriving neighborhoods, and new opportunities across Erie County.

Founded in 2008, ECGRA was created to ensure Erie County’s local share gaming revenue was reinvested back into the community through strategic economic and community development initiatives.

What began as a mission to administer municipal grants has grown into an impact investing organization supporting nonprofits, municipalities, small businesses, neighborhoods, and youth programs across Erie County.

Today, ECGRA continues to invest gaming funds in projects that strengthen the region’s economy, communities, and quality of life — creating lasting impact for the County’s residents.

The PennWest Edinboro Beehive is hosting a marketing class for food and beverage businesses at the Erie County Public Library on June 25th from 6-8 p.m. From optimizing your Google Business profile, to understanding AI-powered search results, to your social media strategy, they'll get you prepped for the next stage in your digital strategy.

Sign up for this free class today. Please register as seats are limited: https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16961305

ECGRA was proud to support the Erie 250 celebration and help make an evening like this possible. The event showcased the power of bringing Erie together around shared experiences and community pride. We are honored to invest in initiatives that strengthen Erie County and create lasting memories.

ECGRA is proud to support Mercyhurst University's Studio 26 with a $500,000 Transformative Grant. Designed to connect students, faculty, and industry partners, Studio 26 will help advance innovation, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and economic growth.

Congratulations to the entire Mercyhurst team on this exciting milestone—we can't wait to see what's next. 💚🌱

Erie is set for an exciting summer, and ECGRA is proud to help make it happen! This is a selection of ECGRA-funded events and we’re excited to announce even more as summer continues!

From community festivals to local events across Erie County, ECGRA sponsorships help bring people together, support local organizations, and create meaningful experiences all season long.

Make sure to mark your calendars, plan your weekends, and get ready to enjoy everything summer in Erie has to offer.

ECGRA is proud to support America250PA with $275,000 awarded toward Erie 250 celebrations and community programs across the region, including $125,000 dedicated to the June 6 concert featuring The Fray.

These investments help create memorable experiences that celebrate our community, our history, and Erie County’s role in America’s 250th anniversary.

ECGRA is proud to award $227,525 in funding to 20 community centers across Erie County — supporting places that provide mentorship, education, wellness resources, cultural connection, recreation, and opportunity for residents of all ages and backgrounds.

From facility improvements and accessibility upgrades to youth programming and food pantry operations, these investments help create safer, more connected, and more vibrant communities throughout Erie County.

When community spaces thrive, Erie thrives.

Community centers are where connection, opportunity, and belonging come to life. Yesterday at the Afghan Community of Erie, PA Center, ECGRA proudly awarded $227,525 in funding to 20 Community Center Grant recipients across Erie County.

From youth programs and education to cultural gatherings and wellness resources, these spaces play a vital role in strengthening both our neighborhoods and our future economic development. ECGRA is proud to support organizations creating places where communities can learn, grow, and thrive together.