Grant Announcements
Dinniman: East Whiteland, Schuylkill Get $260,000 for Traffic Signal Upgrades
WEST CHESTER (October 4, 2019) – State Senator Andy Dinniman recently announced that East Whiteland and Schuylkill townships will receive nearly $260,000 in total state funding for traffic control system safety upgrades. The grants come through PennDOT’s Green...
Lower Providence Township Approved for Green Light-Go Funding
Royersford – October 4, 2019 – Sen. Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery) applauded the approval of Green Light-Go funding awarded to Lower Providence Township that will assist with traffic signal upgrades and operations. “Improving transportation safety is a constant...
Senator Collett Announces $560,000 for Traffic Safety Improvements in the 12th District
NORTH WALES, PA. – October 4, 2019 – Senator Maria Collett (D-Montgomery/Bucks) announced today that $560,000 in grant funds have been awarded to improve traffic safety in Montgomery Township and Upper Moreland Township through the Pennsylvania Department of...
Schwank Applauds Wyomissing for Securing Traffic Signal Improvements Funds
Reading, October 4, 2019 State Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) was encouraged by Gov. Tom Wolf’s announcement that 24 municipalities will receive more than $5 million to support traffic signal upgrades. Funding comes through the Pennsylvania Department of...
Farnese: Two Urban Agriculture Grants Approved
Harrisburg – October 2, 2019 – State Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia) said today that two urban agriculture grants worth in excess of $50,000 have been approved for projects in his district in Philadelphia. “One of the goals of the recently approved farm bill...
Victory Park Approved for ADA Access Improvement Funding
Royersford, PA – September 18, 2019 – Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks, Chester, Montgomery) announced funding has been approved for Victory Park to begin the ADA and accessible playground improvement project. “ADA accessibility is important to ensure that all residents of...
Kearney Announces State Money to Go Toward Community Recreation Programs
Swarthmore – September 18, 2019 – Sen. Tim Kearney (D- Chester/Delaware) announced today that projects throughout his district would be receiving a total of $450,000 through the state’s Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program. “I am very pleased that this investment...
Sen. Hughes Announces $330K in Development Grants in the 7th Senatorial District
PHILADELPHIA – September 18, 2019 − State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced that $330,000 in Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) grants had been awarded to three projects in the 7th Senatorial District. Sen. Hughes thanked Gov. Tom...
Otten and Muth Announce $32K Grant to Update Upper Uwchlan Township’s Sewage Plan
EXTON, PA − September 18, 2019 – State Rep. Danielle Friel Otten and state Sen. Katie Muth today announced that a $32,610 Commonwealth Financing Authority grant will be awarded to Upper Uwchlan Township’s Sewage Facilities Program. Upper Uwchlan Township is looking to...
Haywood Announces Community Recreation Funding in District
Philadelphia – September 17, 2019 – Senator Art Haywood (D- Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced today that the state’s Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program will be investing $240,000 into community projects. “Gardens, parks and recreation centers are essential to...
Senator Santarsiero Announces $377,000 in Grants for Local Infrastructure Improvement Projects
BUCKS COUNTY – Septembere 17, 2019 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced $377,000 in grants for Morrisville Borough, Yardley Borough, Lower Makefield Township, and the Delaware Canal to preserve and improve important community and natural resources....
Dinniman, Sappey Announce Nearly $740K for Environmental Projects
WEST CHESTER (September 17, 2019)– State Senator Andy Dinniman and state Rep. Christina Sappey announced nearly $740,000 in state funding to support four greenways, trails, and watershed reclamation projects in Chester County. “In Chester County, we value our natural...
A. Williams Announces Half a Million in Recreational Funds
Philadelphia – September 17, 2019 – Sen. Anthony Williams (D- Philadelphia/Delaware) announced today that funding totaling $542,208 has been awarded to projects within his district through the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program. “Access to parks and recreational...
Senator Iovino Announces $400,000 in State Grant Funds for Conservation & Community Recreation in Bethel Park, Upper St. Clair & Pleasant Hills
Bethel Park, PA – September 17, 2019 – Today, Senator Pam Iovino (D-37) announced the award of $400,000 in state Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP) grant funds to the 37th Senatorial District. The funds will support community recreation in the Borough of...
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Announces More than $500,000 in Funding to Projects Across District 38
Pittsburgh, Pa. − September 17, 2019 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced more than $500,000 in state greenway and watershed grant funding across District 38, including projects in West View, Highland Park, Richland Township, and Harmar Township. Through the...
Farnese Announces $250,000 for Regional Recreation Projects
Philadelphia – September 17, 2019 – Sen. Larry Farnese (D- Philadelphia) announced today that multiple projects within his district are receiving a total of $250,000 through the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program. “I am very pleased that this investment in our...
Legislators Announce Two Projects Approved for State Grants
Reading, September 17, 2019 The Commonwealth Financing Authority approved $252,821 in grant funding through the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program to support recreation improvement efforts, according to Sen. Judy Schwank and Reps. Thomas Caltagirone and...
Brewster: More than $500,000 Approved for Local Recreation Projects
Harrisburg – September 17, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today said he is pleased that more than $500,000 in state grant funding was approved for an array of recreation projects in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. “Our ability to help...
Senator John Yudichak and Representative Doyle Heffley Announce Act 13 funding for Borough of Nesquehoning’s Earl Johnson Memorial Park Project
Jim Thorpe, September 17, 2019 – State Senator John Yudichak (D – Luzerne/Carbon) and State Representative Doyle Heffley (R – Carbon) announced today that the Borough of Nesquehoning will receive $133,346 in Act 13 funding through the Greenways, Trails and Recreation...
Boscola Announces $255,000 in Funding to Assist Recreational Projects
Bethlehem, PA – September 17, 2019 – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that four state grants totaling $255,000 in state funds have been approved today as part of the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program. “I’m pleased to announce state funds being...