Grant Announcements
Blake Announces $1.49 Million Grant for Dupont Natural Gas Project
SCRANTON, May 14, 2020 – State Sen. John Blake (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) today announced a $1.49 million dollar state Pipeline Investment Program grant for the installation of 20,600 feet of natural gas line in Dupont Borough. The project is a...
Brewster Seeks Release of Federal Funds for First-Responder PPE, Critical Supplies
McKeesport – May 5, 2020 – More than $17 million in federal funds earmarked for the purchase of personal protection equipment (PPE), supplies and training in response to the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be available through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and...
Senator Santarsiero Announces $400,000 in Awards to Local Businesses Through COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program
BUCKS COUNTY – May 5, 2020 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced the award of $400,000 to four businesses in his district from Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program (CWCA). Briarwood...
Senator Santarsiero Announces $375,000 in Awards to Local Businesses Through COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program
BUCKS COUNTY – April 27, 2020 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced the award of $375,000 to four businesses in his district from Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program (CWCA). J.B. Kimmel &...
Tartaglione Announces State Grants to Provide Local Schools with Instructional Resources
Philadelphia, PA – April 23, 2020 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) announces that the Pennsylvania Department of Education has awarded $128,450 in grants to schools within the 2nd Senate District as well as $500,000 directly to the School District of Philadelphia for the purchase of computers and other instructional materials.
Brewster: Federal Grant Funding Soon Available for First-Responder PPE, Supplies
McKeesport – April 23, 2020 – New federal grant funds to help first-responders secure life-saving personal protection equipment (PPE) and aid them in safely and securely responding to health emergencies will soon be available, state Sen. Jim Brewster...
Senator Sabatina Welcomes $73 Million Project to Upgrade PWD’s Torresdale Pumping Station
Harrisburg, April 22, 2020 - Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) applauds an award to the City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). The award is a low-interest loan in the...
Senator Costa, Reps Gainey and Davis Announce $140,000 in Education Equity Grants
Pittsburgh, PA − April 22, 2020 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr., Representative Ed Gainey and Representative Austin Davis today announced the award of more than $140,000 in state grants for school districts in the 43rd senatorial district to bridge...
Schwank, Caltagirone, Rozzi: Reading School District and Berks IU Receive Funds
READING, April 22, 2020 – Reading School District and the Berks County Intermediate Unit have been selected for Continuing of Education Equity Grants (CEEG) for the 2019-2020 academic year, State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th District),...
Upgrades for Perkiomen Avenue Water Main Approved by PENNVEST
READING, April 22, 2020 – A low-interest loan in the amount of $1.7 million approved today by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) will help fund the Mount Borough Municipal Authority’s recently completed Perkiomen Avenue Water Main...
Senator Lindsey Williams Announces Additional Funding for Small Business Loan Program
Pittsburgh, Pa. − March 18, 2020 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced today that the Small Business First (SBF) loan program administered through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) will soon be accepting applications to fund working capital...
Senator Tartaglione Announces Award of $116,000 Security Grant to Local Veterans Organization
Philadelphia, PA, March 12, 2020 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today announced the award of a $116,485 Non-Profit Security Grant to Drizin-Weiss Post 215 in support of safety improvements at the Burholme veterans’ hall and its adjoining...
Sen. Kearney Announces Grants for Local Synagogues to Prevent Hate Crimes
SPRINGFIELD − March 12, 2020 – Sen. Tim Kearney (D – Delaware, Chester) today announced that two Delaware County synagogues have been awarded state grants to improve safety and security measures to prevent hate crimes. Temple Sholom in Broomall will receive $50,000...
Senator Haywood Announces Over $240,000 Grant Awards For Security In Places Of Worship
Philadelphia – March 11, 2020 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) announced today that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency released over $240,000 in grant awards to religious institutions in both Montgomery and Philadelphia...
Dinniman Announces Recipient of Non-Profit Safety and Security Grants
WEST CHESTER (March 11, 2020) – State Senator Andy Dinniman announced today that the Valley Forge Educational Services will receive $150,000 in state funding to provide security and safety improvements. The grant is part of an initial $5 million allocation...
Brewster: Security Grant Approved for White Oak Synagogue
Harrisburg – March 11, 2020 – The Gemilias Chesed Synagogue in White Oak has been awarded a $20,800 state grant to bolster security at the facility, state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today. “The grant will enable the synagogue to improve...
Senator Sabatina Announces $235 Thousand in Nonprofit Security Grant Funds for Local Philadelphia Organizations
Philadelphia - March 11, 2020 − Senator John P. Sabatina, Jr. (D-Philadelphia) announced the amount of $235,340 in grant funds were awarded for several local nonprofit organizations to improve safety and security measures to prevent hate crimes. “Since the tragic...
Senator Santarsiero Announces $117,152 in Non-Profit Security Grants
BUCKS COUNTY − March 11, 2020 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) has announced that five non-profit houses of worship in Senate District 10 have received grants from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)’s Non-Profit Security Grant Fund....
Farnese Announces Over Half a Million Dollars in Nonprofit Security Grant Funds for Local Organizations
Harrisburg – March 11, 2020 - Sen. Larry Farnese (D- Philadelphia) today announced the award of $543,427 in grant money for the for the 1st Senate District. A total of $455,927 in state grant money was awarded to bolster security for 10 nonprofits, as well as...
Senator Lindsey Williams Announces $240,150 in Security Grant Funding for Local Nonprofit Groups
Pittsburgh, Pa. − March 11, 2020 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced today that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PACCD) has awarded $240,150 through the Nonprofit Security Grant Fund to five organizations throughout Senate District 38. The...