Grant Announcements
Fontana Announces $3M in Drug Treatment and Prevention Grants
HARRISBURG, June 10, 2021 – Drug treatment and prevention efforts in Allegheny County received a nearly $3 million boost today through state grants announced by Senator Wayne D. Fontana. “The battle with addiction was intensified by the isolation and anxiety of the...
Senator Costa Announces $400K in Historical Preservation Grants for Region
Pittsburgh, PA − June 10, 2021 − Senator Jay Costa today announced the award of more than $400,000 in Keystone Historic Preservation grants for the region on a variety of exciting projects. “Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh are modern regions and have...
Berks County Awarded Grant Funding from Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Reading, June 10, 2021 Three projects put forward by the Berk County will receive $884,403 in grant funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for three projects according to Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th district), Rep. Mark Rozzi...
Flynn: Over $600K State Grants Awarded to Lackawanna County for Probation and Parole Services
LACKAWANNA, June 9, 2021 – State Senator Marty Flynn was instrumental in advocating for $618,522 in grants from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for adult probation services. “The grants help to fund programs that can reduce reoffending by working...
Senator Santarsiero Announces $131,900 in State Funding to Newtown Police Department
BUCKS COUNTY – June 4, 2021 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) visited the Newtown Township Police Department to present a check for $131,900 in state funds to Newtown Township Police Chief John Hearn. “Our community is safest when our police have the resources...
Senator Sharif Street Announces $200K in Blight and Community Revitalization Grants
HARRISBURG – May 27, 2021 – Today Senator Sharif Street announced $200,000 in Commonwealth Finance Authority (CFA) funding grants for blighted properties in North Philadelphia. Two grants will be awarded to two projects, Be a Gem Crossing and Dox Thrash House, to...
Fontana: Local Fight Against Blight Gets $600K State Boost
HARRISBURG, May 25, 2021 – Local municipalities with projects to fight blight and stabilize communities will receive more than $600,000 in grants to fund their efforts, state Sen.Wayne Fontana announced today. “Many of our older communities are plagued with abandoned...
Senator Kane Announces $200,000 Grant for Silvercare Senior Housing
May 26, 2021 – Senator John Kane (D, Delaware/Chester) today announced Silvercare Senior Housing project in Delaware County will receive a $200,000 grant from the Commonwealth Finance Authority (CFA). The funds will be used to remediate harmful asbestos and mastic...
Senator Cappelletti and Representative Bradford Announce $300,000 for Norristown Blighted Buildings
Montgomery County – May 26, 2021 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D- Montgomery and Delaware) and Representative Matt Bradford (D- Montgomery) today announced $300,000 has been awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to address blighted properties in...
Senator Costa Announces More Than $300k in State Funding for Blight Projects
Pittsburgh, Pa.− May 25, 2021 − Today Senator Jay Costa announced $327,180 in state grants for blight projects in the 43rd senatorial district. “Our district has many promising neighborhoods and communities that merely need a little help with...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Announces $200,000 in Grant Funding for Blight Remediation Projects
Pittsburgh, Pa. − May 25, 2021 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced today that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has issued $200,000 in Blight Remediation Program grants to projects across Senate District 38. Recipients of funding are: City of...
Brewster: Local Communities to Receive More Than $1.3 Million to Fight Blight
HARRISBURG, May 25, 2021 – Local projects aimed at remediating blight and revitalizing local communities were awarded more than $1.3 million in state grant money today, state Sen. Jim Brewster announced. Brewster, a former mayor of McKeesport who held a virtual public...
Schwank Announces $200k Grant Funding for District 11
Reading, May 25, 2021 − The city of Reading and the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Berks have been awarded state Blight Remediation Program grants totaling $200,000 by the Commonwealth Finance Authority, State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th district) announced...
Sen. Hughes announces $34K in state grants for early childhood nutrition, agricultural awareness initiatives in the 7th Senatorial District
PHILADELPHIA – May 4, 2021 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced that Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has awarded $34,125 in grants to projects in the 7th Senatorial District to improve access to healthy, local foods and increase...
Senator Street Announces $15,000 in Childhood Nutrition/Agricultural Grants for Zhang Sah Martial Arts School
PHILADELPHIA – MAY 3, 2021 – Today Senator Sharif Street announced $15,000 in Farm to School Grant Funds for the Zhang Sah Martial Arts school in the Third Senatorial District. Zhang Sah Martial Arts will receive $15,000 for a project to support a school garden...
Exton-Based Company Awarded $45,000 in State Funding to Provide Computer Training for Job Seekers
WEST CHESTER − April 30, 2021 – A local program that provides computer skills training to help residents prepare for and connect with new jobs will receive $45,000 in state funding. Full Circle Computing, an Exton-based company that provides computer and career...
Senator Kane Applauds $45,000 Grant for Digital Literacy
Chester, PA – April 29, 2021 – Senator Kane today announced a $45,000 grant to expand digital literacy in Chester County. The grant, awarded as part of a $1.3 million investment for Digital Literacy and Workforce Development, will fund Full Circle Computing as they...
Senator Saval Announces Additional Grant Awards, Bringing Total to $2.5 Million Received in the Past Two Weeks
Philadelphia, PA − April 26, 2021 − State Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) is thrilled to announce the award of five grants totaling more than $1.2 million for public infrastructure projects that will benefit the people of Philadelphia and the First...
Senator Cappelletti, Representative Hanbidge, and Representative Bradford Announce Over $900,000 In State Funds for Montgomery County ADA Compliance and Infrastructure Projects
Montgomery County– April 21, 2021- Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D- Montgomery and Delaware), Representative Liz Hanbidge (D- Montgomery), and Representative Matt Bradford (D- Montgomery) announced today that $954,437 in state grant funds have been allocated to...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Announces Over $1.2 Million for Local Transportation and Recreation Projects
Pittsburgh, Pa. − April 22, 2021 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced today that $1,275,655 in grant funding has been awarded to community projects improving transportation, recreation, and accessibility across Senate District 38. Projects awarded grant funding...