Grant Announcements
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...
Senator Collett Announces $250,000 for Watershed Protection and Recreational Development in Montgomery County
NORTH WALES, PA. – September 17, 2019 – Senator Maria Collett (D-Montgomery/Bucks) announced today that $250,000 in grant funds have been awarded to support watershed restoration and protection and the development of greenways, trails and recreation in Montgomery...
Senator John Yudichak Announces $325,000 for 14th Senatorial District Projects in Luzerne County
Harrisburg, September 17, 2019 – Senator John Yudichak (D – Luzerne/Carbon) announced today that three projects in the 14th Senatorial District in Luzerne County will receive $325,000 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority under the Act 13 program. “Pennsylvania’s...
Fontana Announces $460,000 in State Grants for Three Local Projects
HARRISBURG, September 17, 2019 – Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today announced a total of $460,000 in state grants for three Allegheny County projects in his senate district. “These grant dollars help local communities move forward on projects that improve...
Senator Costa Announces More Than $1M in Grants for District Projects
Pittsburgh, PA− September 17, 2019 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. today announced more than $1 million in state grants that will come to the 43rd senatorial district for greenway and recreational projects, including ones in Swissvale, West Homestead and the...
Senator Yudichak Announces PCCD Grants in Luzerne County
Harrisburg, September 13, 2019: State Senator John Yudichak (D – Luzerne/Carbon) announced today that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has awarded state grant funding for three projects in Luzerne County. Luzerne County will receive...
Brewster Announces $811,844 for Local Crime Prevention/Victim Services Efforts
McKeesport, September 13, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced a total of $811,844 in state funds for four local crime reduction and victim services programs. “I am committed to using state resources to strengthen local efforts to curb gun violence and help...
Farnese Announces $1.4 Million in State Money to Fight Community Violence and Aid Victims
Philadelphia – September 13, 2019 – Sen. Larry Farnese (D- Philadelphia), Democratic chair of the Senate Judiciary committee, announced today that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has awarded $1.4 million in state grants for projects in his...
Dinniman Announces More than $200K Chester County Domestic Violence Center
WEST CHESTER (September 13, 2019) –The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County will receive more than $200,000 in state grant funding to support important services for victims of domestic violence and crime, state Senator Andy Dinniman announced today. The funding...
Brewster Announces State Funds for Region’s Community Colleges
Harrisburg, September 13, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced a total of $26.5 million in state funds for construction work at the community colleges in Allegheny and Westmoreland County. “As our community colleges become a more viable and important...
Boscola Announces $662,691 in Funding to Assist Crime Victims & County Crime Prevention Efforts
Bethlehem, PA − September 12, 2019 – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that Northampton and Lehigh Counties along with 3 local non-profits have been approved by the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for grants totaling $662,691 to enhance...
Senator Santarsiero Announces over $2.5 Million in Grants for Bucks County Victim Support Organizations
BUCKS COUNTY – September 12, 2019 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced the award of over two and half million dollars in state grants from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for A Woman's Place and Network of Victim...
Legislators Announce Berks County to Receive More Than $800,000 in Grants
READING, September 12, 2019 – The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s Criminal Justice Advisory Committee has granted Berks County more than $800,000 across six projects aimed to address drug court initiatives and projects to help victims of crime,...
Farnese: $200,000 for Affordable Housing in Graduate Hospital Neighborhood
Philadelphia – September 11, 2019 – Sen. Larry Farnese (D- Philadelphia) said today that $200,000 in state grant money will be invested into a project to create affordable housing in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood of Philadelphia. The grant money will be used to...
Airport Improvement Grant Approved for G.O. Carlson Airport
August 29, 2019 – Royersford – Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester, Berks, Montgomery) announced G.O. Carlson Airport has been approved for grant funding to help with infrastructure upgrades. “I am proud to see grant funding approved for G.O. Carlson Airport, “ said Muth....
Brewster: Nearly $1 Million for Allegheny County Airport Upgrades
Harrisburg – August 28, 2019 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today that Allegheny County Airport has been awarded a state grant for $900,000 to upgrade airport buildings. “Allegheny County Airport is a regional resource that enhances...