Grant Announcements
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...
Shapiro Administration Announces $5 Million in Grant Funding Available to Expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs Across PA
HARRISBURG, PA − June 13, 2024 − Governor Josh Shapiro just announced $5 million in grant funding to expand registered apprenticeship programs across our Commonwealth. This is a major WIN for the trades and our future generations! This initiative is right up my alley,...
Sen. Miller, Rep. McNeill Announce Funding for the Redevelopment Authority of Lehigh County for Continued Lehigh Valley Dairy Site Revitalization
June 13, 2024 –Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Rep. Jeanne McNeill (D-Lehigh) have secured $120,000 in state funding to help revitalize the site of the former Lehigh Valley Dairy in Whitehall via the Redevelopment Authority of Lehigh County. ...
Senator Hughes Applauds Usage of $25M State Law Enforcement Grant for Philadelphia Police Investigation and Forensic Equipment
June 12, 2024 - Today, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) announced that a $25 million dollar grant that was awarded to the Philadelphia Police Department in 2022 will now be used for new equipment, systems, and training for the Philadelphia...
Sen. Miller Secures $50,000 for the Fund to Benefit Children & Youth
June 10, 2024 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced the Fund to Benefit Children & Youth has been awarded $50,000 via the American Rescue Plan Act funds. The fund provides abused, neglected and at-risk children in Lehigh and...
Sen. Miller, Rep. Milou Mackenzie Secure $251,000 for the Girl Scouts of Eastern PA Camp Mountain House
June 3, 2024 – The Girl Scouts of Eastern PA Camp Mountain House were allotted $251,000 via the American Rescue Plan Act, Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Northampton/Montgomery/Lehigh) announced today. “I visited the Camp...
Home Run for Lower Gwynedd Little League: Collett Secures $700,000 for New Ingersoll Park Facilities
Lower Gwynedd, Pa. − June 1, 2024 − Today, Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) visited Ingersoll Park, the home of Lower Gwynedd Little League, to announce $700,000 in state grant funding to support the construction of new public facilities benefitting Little...
Senator Fontana Announces State Grant Awards
Allegheny County – May 30, 2024 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced two organizations in the 42nd Senatorial District received grant awards from the state Department of Community and Economic Development. The Mt. Lebanon Partnership and the Urban Redevelopment...