Gergely praises $1.1 million grant for Carnegie Library of Homestead
Rep. Matthew R. Gergely October 11, 2024 | 12:22 PM
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 11 – State Rep. Matthew R. Gergely, D-Allegheny, announced that a $1.1 million grant was awarded to Carnegie Library of Homestead.
The funds, going specifically towards the installation of a sprinkler, will help the library continue its mission to deliver free public access to computers and wireless internet access. Providing these services enables jobseekers to log into employment application systems and receive staff assistance with completing applications, setting up email accounts, creating accounts for unique application tracking systems, scanning and uploading documents, and other application-related tasks.
“Keeping library visitors safe with this new sprinkler will allow them to put all their energy and focus into utilizing this tremendous facility for all their employment and educational needs,” Gergely said. “My thanks to Sen. Jim Brewster for his collaboration in securing these dollars and to all the community partners for their advocacy on behalf of the library.”
Carnegie Library of Homestead’s grant money is part of $45 million package made possible by the Multi-Purpose Community Facilities Program, which is facilitated by the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority. The program, part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, offers competitive grant monies to community anchor institutions for constructing, acquiring or improving buildings that are or will be open to the public and will directly enable work, education and health monitoring at the respective facility.
A full list of grant recipients in this round of funding can be found here.