Grant Announcements
Sen. Fontana Announces Over $7 Million for Affordable Housing
Allegheny County – July 12, 2024 – Today, Sen. Wayne Fontana announced that three affordable rental housing projects in the 42nd Senatorial District will receive over $7 million in tax credits and loans. “I am proud to support these projects that make a huge...
Sen. Miller, Rep. Schweyer Secure Low Income Housing Tax Credit for Allentown
July 11, 2024 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Rep. Peter Schweyer (D-Lehigh) secured a $1.4 million tax credit for a low-income housing project to be developed on South 8th Street in Allentown. “This project will consist of 29 one-bedroom units,...
Sen. Miller Secures Keystone Historic Preservation Grant for Whitehall Township Accessibility Improvements
July 9, 2024 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today that Whitehall Township and the Whitehall Township Historical Preservation Society were awarded a Keystone Historic Preservation Grant for $12,360. “I am excited to bring this funding to...
Senator Judy Schwank Secures $250,000 for Berks County Mobile Shower Initiative
Reading — July 8, 2024 — Today, Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) announced $250,000 in grant funding from the Department of Community and Economic Development for a mobile shower unit for the Berks Coalition to End Homelessness. BCEH is the nonprofit responsible for...
Sen. Fontana Announces $95K for Preservation Projects
Allegheny County - June 24, 2024 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced grants totaling $95,000 to three historic preservation projects in the 42nd Senatorial District. “We are proud of our history in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania,” said Sen. Fontana....
Senator Santarsiero and Representative Warren Announce State Funds for Restoration of Slate Hill Cemetery
BUCKS COUNTY − June 24, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Perry Warren (D-31) announced today Lower Makefield Township has been awarded $33,250 in state funding to restore the historic Slate Hill Cemetery. The award is one of 44 awards...
Senator Fontana Announces Nearly $500K for in Arts Funding
Allegheny County – June 21, 2024 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced state grants totaling $499,920 are being awarded to arts organizations in the 42nd Senatorial District. “Our world-class arts and culture scene sets us apart from other similar regions,” said...
Senator John I. Kane Announces Launch of $20 Million Digital Connectivity Technology Program Supplying Laptops to Community Institutions
June 20, 2024 − The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority has begun accepting applications for the new initiative aimed at providing laptops for libraries, non-profits, and community institutions across Pennsylvania. In partnership with the Pennsylvania...
Sen. Miller and Rep. Schweyer Announce $100,000 in Grant Funding for the Literacy Center
June 20, 2024 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Rep. Peter Schweyer (D-Lehigh) secured a $100,000 grant for Allentown’s Literacy Center for their existing digital-literacy program. “The Literacy Center offers instruction, training and support for...
Sen. Miller, Reps. Schlossberg, Schweyer and Siegel Announce $1 Million in Strategic Investment Funding for Allentown School District
June 17, 2024 –Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton), Rep. Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh), Rep. Pete Schweyer (D-Lehigh) and Rep. Josh Siegel (D-Lehigh) secured a $1 million state grant in strategic investments to the Allentown School District. These include...
Sen. Fontana Announces Nearly $2 Million for Affordable Housing Projects
Allegheny County, June 17, 2024 – Programs that address affordable housing needs in the 42nd Senatorial District will receive state grants totaling $1,850,000 state Sen. Wayne Fontana announced today. “I am pleased to see state investment into such impactful...
Senator Collett Announces $3.3M for Affordable Housing Projects
Fort Washington, PA. – Senator Maria Collett (D-12) has announced $3,315,000 in grant funding for affordable housing projects and services in Montgomery County through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund. “Far too many...
Senator John I. Kane announces funding for 9th District Food Banks.
Thornton, PA – Senator John I. Kane (Delaware/Chester) is proud to announce grant funding for two food banks within Senate District 9. Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) has been awarded $26,650 and the DELCO Food Project has received a grant award of $50,000. This...
Senator Hughes Announces Over $250K for Indigent Defense in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties
Harrisburg, PA- Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced over $250,000 for indigent defense services for both Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties. The money was awarded from the first-time state grant fund that was established last...
More than $1.4 Million in Funding for Affordable Housing Initiatives Coming to Delaware County
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – JUNE 14, 2024 – State Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) today announced a total of $1,480,000 in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funding to support eight Delaware County housing programs in the 26th...
Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti Announces Over $1.5 million in PCCD Funding to Aid Community Resources and County Programs in District 17
Norristown, PA – June 14, 2024 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Montgomery/Delaware) today announced $1,511,079 in grant funding from the Pennsylvanian Commission on Crime & Delinquency (PCCD) awarded to District Seventeen. Established by law in 1978, the...
Senator Hughes Announces $7.3M in Affordable Housing Funds for Projects in the 7th District
June 13, 2024 - Today, Senator Vincent Hughes, Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced $7.3 million dollars in PHARE funding from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Authority (PHFA) for affordable housing projects in Philadelphia and Montgomery County....
Senator Jay Costa Announces PHARE Funding Recipients in the 43rd District Totaling Over $5 Million
PITTSBURGH – June 13, 2024 – Today, State Senator Jay Costa announces $5,375,000 in funding from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) for Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) applicants. Money to fund this round of PHARE...
Senator Collett Secures $500K for Victims’ Services, Indigent Defense, & Crime Prevention in Montco
Fort Washington, Pa. − June 13, 2024 − Today, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) announced nearly $500,000 in Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) grant funding for Montgomery County based agencies and organizations. “As an attorney...
Senator Fontana Announces Over $2 Million for Criminal Justice
Allegheny County, June 13, 2024 – Today, Sen. Wayne Fontana announced that Allegheny County and two other nonprofit organizations were awarded a total of $2,126,464 in state and federal grants from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). “This...