Grant Announcements
Senator Collett Announces Over $309,000 in Grant Funding for Local Fire Companies and Emergency Medical Services Departments
North Wales, Pa. - January 30, 2020 — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) has announced $309,766 in grant funding for 27 local fire companies and emergency medical services (EMS) departments distributed by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner. “Our...
Senator Lindsey Williams Announces More than $726,000 in Grant Funding to Local Volunteer Fire Companies and Emergency Medical Services Providers
Pittsburgh, Pa. − January 29, 2020 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced that the Office of the State Fire Commission (OSFC) has awarded grant funding to 59 volunteer fire companies and emergency medical services companies throughout District 38. These grants were...
Senator Santarsiero Announces $5,710 in Funding for Pennsbury School District
LEVITTOWN — January 28, 2020 — State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced the award of a $5,710 grant to benefit Penn Valley Elementary School, of Pennsbury School District, and is allotted for the purchase of a new convection steamer. Penn Valley was one of 72...
Dinniman Announces More than $20K For School Cafeteria Upgrades
HARRISBURG (January 28, 2020) – Two elementary schools in the Oxford Area School District have been awarded nearly $21,000 in state grant funding to purchase new food service equipment for their cafeterias, state Senator Andy Dinniman announced today. Under the Food...
Senator Iovino Announces Over $454,000 in State Grant Funds for Local Fire & Emergency Medical Services Departments
Allegheny County, PA – January 28, 2020 − Today, Senator Pam Iovino (D - Allegheny & Washington) announced that $454,458 from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner will be distributed to 35 fire and emergency medical services departments throughout the...
Senator Santarsiero Announces $70,000 in Grants for New Hope-Solebury and Pennsbury School Districts
BUCKS COUNTY — January 23, 2020 — State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced the award of two PAsmart Targeted grants to benefit New Hope-Solebury School District and Pennsbury School District, respectively. New Hope-Solebury and Pennsbury were two of 162 school...
Senator Lindsey Williams Announces $98,316 in Grant Funding to Goat Rodeo Farm & Dairy Through PA Dairy Investment Program
Pittsburgh, Pa. − January 23, 2020 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced today that the Goat Rodeo Farm & Dairy in Indiana Township will receive a $98,316 grant from the Pennsylvania Dairy Investment Program for expansion. Goat Rodeo Farm & Dairy plans to...
Dinniman Announces $10K Historical Grant for East Bradford Township
EAST BRADFORD (January 22, 2020) – At this week’s meeting of the East Bradford Historical Commission, state Senator Andy Dinniman joined officials to celebrate and recognize a new historical grant he helped secure for the township. The $10,000 grant, awarded through...
State Grant to Help Restore Philly Dairy
PHILADELPHIA − January 23, 2020 − With the help of a state grant, dairy processing will make a return to a historic Philadelphia facility, state Sen. Larry Farnese announced today. Pennsylvania’s Dairy Investment Program awarded Perrystead Dairy LLC $126,039...
PAsmart Grants Approved for Area Schools, Brewster says
Harrisburg – January 22, 2020 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D – Allegheny/Westmoreland) said that $280,000 in PAsmart science and technology grants have been awarded to school districts in the area. “Our students are growing up in a technological world that is advancing at an...
Blake Announces Over $4 Million in LSA Grants for District Projects
SCRANTON, January 22, 2020 – State Sen. John Blake (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) today announced over $4 million dollars in state grants for important community and economic development projects throughout the 22nd Senatorial District. The funding was...
Dinniman: $1.55 in State Funding Awarded to Expand Mushroom, Dairy Farming in Chester County
HARRISBURG (January 22, 2020) – Two projects in Chester County were awarded $1.55 million in total state funding to support mushroom agriculture and dairy funding, state Senator Andy Dinniman announced today. “Chester County has a rich agricultural heritage and...
Senator Costa Announces Nearly $400,000 in State Dairy Grants
Harrisburg, Pa. − January 22, 2020 − State Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. today announced two awards to local dairy programs, totaling nearly $400,000. “Dairy is one of Pennsylvania’s largest industries, with unique and difficult challenges. If we want...
Senator Lindsey Williams Announces Computer Science Education Grant Funding for Three Local School Districts
Pittsburgh, Pa. − January 21, 2020 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced today that the Allegheny Valley School District, Highlands School District, and Pittsburgh Public School District have each received $35,000 in PAsmart grant funding to expand computer science...
Senator Iovino Announces PAsmart Grants to Advance Science and Technology Education for Five Local School Districts
Allegheny County, PA – January 21, 2020 − Today, Senator Pam Iovino (D – Allegheny & Washington) announced the award of five separate $35,000 state grants to expand computer science classes and teacher training at local school districts in the 37th Senatorial...
Senator Collett Announces PAsmart Grant Awards for the 12th District
North Wales, Pa. - January 17, 2020 — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) has announced $70,000 in PAsmart Targeted grants to fund computer services classes and teacher training for two school districts in the 12th District. “Computer science training is...
Sen. Kearney Announces $175,000 in PAsmart Grants for Areas Schools
SPRINGFIELD (January 17, 2020) – Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Chester, Delaware) today announced that four school districts and one intermediate unit in his district will receive $175,000 in targeted grants through the PAsmart Initiative. Funding will be used to expand...
Sen. Kearney Announces $250,000 in Business-Education Partnership Grants
MEDIA, PA (January 16, 2020) – Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Chester, Delaware) today announced Chester and Delaware Counties will receive $250,000 in Business-Education Partnership (BEP) grants to help local businesses and school districts work together to better prepare...
Senator Collett Encourages Local Organizations to Apply for Non-Profit Security Grants
North Wales, Pa. - January 15, 2020 — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) announced that the new Non-Profit Security Grant Program is now accepting applications. The application period ends at 11:45 PM on February 14, 2020. Passed in the wake of a rise in...
Senator Santarsiero Announces $200,000 in Funding to Bucks County Community College’s Apprenticeship Program
BUCKS COUNTY — January 15, 2020 — State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced the award of $200,000 in funding to Bucks County Community College’s (BCCC) Metalwork Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program. These funds are allocated to the creation of an awareness...