PLCB Now Accepting Applications for Alcohol Education Grants (Deadline: March 20, 2026)
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is now accepting applications for its Reducing Underage and Dangerous Drinking (RUDD) grants, which fund programs that discourage and reduce underage and dangerous drinking and promote responsible alcohol consumption by those of legal drinking age.
For NAHCT members and training providers, this grant cycle is a strong opportunity to support responsible alcohol service education, community prevention efforts, and other initiatives that align with hospitality compliance and public safety.
Apply / Details: https://www.pa.gov/services/lcb/apply-for-an-alcohol-education-grant.html
Key Dates & Funding Amount
Grant Cycle: July 2026 through June 2028
Application Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026 (5:00 PM ET)
Funding Amount: Up to $25,000 per year (up to $50,000 total over the two-year grant cycle)
Grants are awarded competitively and are subject to available funding.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Pennsylvania school districts
- Institutions of higher education (including technical, trade, and post-secondary schools)
- Community organizations
- Municipal police departments
- Municipal officials/representatives
- Nonprofit organizations
- For-profit organizations
Important: Applications are limited to one per organization.
What Types of Programs Are Funded?
The PLCB funds programs that help reduce underage and dangerous drinking. Examples of past initiatives mentioned by the PLCB include:
- Increased underage enforcement patrols and related law enforcement initiatives
- Parent-focused prevention campaigns
- Alcohol-related surveys and assessments at colleges
- Peer education and training programs
Why This Matters to NAHCT Training Providers
Training providers are often positioned to play a meaningful role in prevention—either directly through educational programming or by partnering with community organizations, schools, or local municipalities that are leading prevention efforts.
RUDD grant funding can help expand the reach of responsible alcohol education programs, improve access to prevention resources, and strengthen community efforts aimed at reducing high-risk drinking behaviors.
Next Step
If your organization operates in Pennsylvania (or collaborates with partners in Pennsylvania), review the grant details and submit your application before the deadline:
Apply / Details: https://www.pa.gov/services/lcb/apply-for-an-alcohol-education-grant.html
