Allegheny County Democratic Delegation: $11 million-plus in state investments for community projects
Investments support nonprofits, businesses and neighborhood projects in distressed areas
Allegheny County Delegation November 9, 2021
HARRISBURG, Nov. 9 – The Allegheny County Democratic Delegation announced today the state will invest more than $11 million in local communities to fight blight, build affordable housing and promote economic development through the Neighborhood Assistance Program.
“NAP investments benefit our communities by addressing the issues that directly impact where we live,” said delegation chair state Rep. Austin Davis, D-Allegheny. “I want to thank Governor Wolf for approving these investments for projects that tackle critical issues our communities face, like affordable housing, community health, blight and more that will help to reinvigorate our neighborhoods and improve our quality of life.”
NAP encourages private sector investments into projects that will help improve distressed communities by providing tax credits to businesses that donate capital to support projects that address neighborhood and community problems. NAP can be used for projects in categories including affordable housing, community services, crime prevention, education, job training, charitable food, blight, special population issues, veteran’s initiatives and long-term community revitalization.
For a full list of the 56 Allegheny County projects awarded funding, click this link.