Bullock announces $6.6 million in grants for 195th District

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 23 – State Rep. Donna Bullock, D-Phila., today announced that $6.6 million in state funding will go to organizations in the 195th Legislative District to help with projects.

“I was happy to help secure this funding for these organizations and their very worthwhile projects” Bullock said. “I want to thank the governor for recognizing how vital these projects are for these groups and how important the work these groups do is for the district and our residents.”

The following projects received funding:

  • $1.25 million for Brandywine, 3025 JFK Blvd.
  • $350,000 for U.S. Racquets Association.
  • $500,000 for Girard College.
  • $1 million for Philadelphia Zoo.
  • $1.75 million for Village Square on Haverford.
  • $1.25 million for WURD Radio.
  • $500,000 for Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site.

“I am also proud to have worked with our neighboring district to support two projects that also serve the residents in our district,” she added. “Those projects are the Philadelphia Housing Authority's Sharswood-Blumberg project and the Smith Memorial Playground. Two important projects that I am happy to see supported by the governor.” 

The grant money is part of the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, a commonwealth grant program that is administered by the Office of the Budget for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvement programs.