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Council honors late civil rights leader Bayard Rustin with day in Philly

(1 day ago) Rep. Andre D. Carroll

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PA House adopts resolution honoring Bayard Rustin

(Mar 19, 2025) Rep. Andre D. Carroll

HARRISBURG, March 19 – Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives adopted a resolution introduced by state Rep. Andre D. Carroll, D-Phila., that designates March 17, 2025, as “Bayard Rustin Day” in Pennsylvania. Bayard Rustin, a native of West Chester, Pa., was a close advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and played a pivotal role in making nonviolent resistance a foundational principle of the Civil Rights Movement. He was the chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, one of the most significant demonstrations in our nation's history. Additionally, Rustin co-founded the Congress of Racial Equality and participated in the Journey of Reconciliation, an early effort to challenge segregation in interstate travel. This action later served as a model for the Freedom Rides of 1961, further advancing civil rights in the United States. “Our world today is a direct result of Bayard Rustin’s activism, and while his impact is undeniable, his name is too often forgotten in discussions of history,” Carroll said. “I’m very glad to see that our commonwealth is taking a righteous step to honor and bring awareness to his legacy and invaluable contributions to our nation.” Carroll pointed out that Rustin, who was gay, was also a staunch advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. “As a gay, Black man, Bayard Rustin’s advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, in addition to Read more

 

Carroll: Bayard Rustin Day

(Mar 18, 2025) Rep. Andre D. Carroll

Pa. state Rep. Andre D. Carroll spoke at a House State Government Committee meeting in support of his measure to recognize March 17, 2025 as Bayard Rustin Day in Pennsylvania. The legacy of Rustin is often overlooked, but he was a significant part of the Civil Rights Movement and a leader for LGBTQ+ rights. Read more

 

Carroll celebrates grand opening of district office

(Mar 11, 2025) Rep. Andre D. Carroll

PHILADELPHIA, March 11 – On Monday, state Rep. Andre D. Carroll, D-Phila., hosted a ceremonial grand opening of his district office on Germantown Avenue. Carroll represents the 201 st Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The district encompasses the Philadelphia neighborhoods of Germantown, Logan and West Oak Lane. The event kicked off with remarks from Carroll and a ribbon cutting. Once this concluded, Carroll and his staff spoke with residents who were in attendance about state programs and services. “My entire life has been spent in our community, so being able to celebrate the grand opening of my office with neighbors is truly a blessing,” Carroll said. “Now that we’re open for business, my staff and I are ready to get to work on behalf of the good people of our district! We look forward to providing services and assistance with any of our constituents’ state government-related needs.” Carroll’s office is located at 5845 Germantown Ave. It is open from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and they can be contacted at (215) 849-6592. A list of constituent services the office provides can be found here . Read more

 

3 years after Philly limited police stops, research offers glimpse into who’s still getting pulled over

(Mar 04, 2025) Rep. Andre D. Carroll

Article about the pulling over of Black male drivers in Philadelphia and initiatives to prevent it. Read more

 

Explainer: How Philadelphia’s ‘Driving Equality’ law is reshaping traffic stops and racial disparities

(Mar 04, 2025) Rep. Andre D. Carroll

An article about Police driver encounters over the past three years in Philadelphia. Read more

 

Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Mar 04, 2025) Rep. Andre D. Carroll

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Who May Apply: Municipalities, councils of government, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agency, ports (rail/freight) Use: The MTF provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure a safe and reliable system of transportation exists in Pennsylvania. The program is intended to provide financial assistance in order to improve public transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit revitalization. Funds: Requests must have a total eligible cost of $100,000 or more and no request shall exceed $3,000,000 for any project. Application Deadline: July 31, 2025 More information: DCED Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis More information: DCED Website Department of Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grant Who May Apply: Farmers, prospective farmers, and others may apply. Use: Strategic business Read more

 

LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus: Committed to Protecting Transgender Pennsylvanians

(Jan 28, 2025) Rep. Andre D. Carroll, LGBTQ Equality Caucus

In response to President Donald Trump’s executive orders and statements on gender identity, members of the PA House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus released the following statement today: Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jan 22, 2025) Rep. Andre D. Carroll

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Victims of Crime Act 2025-2027 Who May Apply: Agencies currently receiving federal Victims of Crime Act funding. Use: The federal VOCA guidelines classify eligible activities/costs into three categories: direct service costs, activities supporting direct services, and subrecipient administrative costs. The federal VOCA guidelines can be found in the Federal Register at: Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Program . Funds: This solicitation is for approximately $53.9 million in federal VOCA funds for the first year with year two amounts being determined at the November 2025 Victims Services Advisory Committee (VSCA) meeting. PCCD expects to fund approximately 157 grants. Applicants will be required to submit a continuation application for year two. Application Deadline: March 14, 2025 More information: PCCD Website Department of Health: WalkWorks Active Transportation Planning Program Who May Apply: Municipalities and metropolitan and rural planning organizations. Priority will be given to communities located in PA DOH State Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN) priority counties or with an overall percentile rating above 60 in the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) PennEnviroScreen Tool. The 10 current SPAN target counties are: Clearfield, Erie, Fayette, Greene, Lawrence, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mercer, Northumberland, and Philadelphia. Use: Funds will be Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jan 15, 2025) Rep. Andre D. Carroll

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Education: Dual Credit Innovation Grant Program Who May Apply: Public institutions of higher education. Use: Funding may be used to offer college coursework to high school students enrolled in eligible school entities. Funds: $14 million in state funding was allocated through the 2024 School Code. Application Deadline: February 10, 2025 More information: PDE Website Department of Environmental Protection: Abandoned Mine Land and Abandoned Mine Draining Grant Program Who May Apply: An authority, incorporated nonprofit, political subdivision, or conservation district. Use: Funds may be used for abandoned mine land reclamation and abandoned mine drainage treatment or abatement. Funds: $75 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: April 25, 2025. Applicants must contact DEP ( ra-epamgrantprogram@pa.gov ) prior to applying for an initial project consultation. More information: DEP Website Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Integrated Health Solutions Who May Apply: Physical health care providers, hospitals, rural health centers, or federally qualified health clinics. Use: To promote full integration and collaboration in clinical practice between behavioral health care and primary physical health care. Funds: $3 million in funding is available from the Publicis Health Opioid Settlement. Application Deadline: January 24, 2025 More information: DDAP Website Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Dec 30, 2024) Rep. Andre D. Carroll

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Recovery Housing for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and Other Drugs Who May Apply: Community-based organizations, community action agencies, or public health programs that focus on assisting individuals in accessing recovery housing. Use: Personnel services, consulting services, subcontract services, patient services, equipment, supplies, travel, and other costs associated with assisting individuals access recovery housing. Funds: DDAP expects to award five grants totaling $500,000 each. Application Deadline: January 10, 2025 More information: DDAP Website Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Integrated Health Solutions Who May Apply: Community-based organizations, community action agencies, or public health programs that focus on assisting individuals in accessing recovery housing. Use: Personnel services, consulting services, subcontract services, patient services, equipment, supplies, travel, and other costs associated with assisting individuals access recovery housing. Funds: DDAP expects to award five grants totaling $500,000 each. Application Deadline: January 10, 2025 More information: DDAP Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Dec 17, 2024) Rep. Andre D. Carroll

Below are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Community and Economic Development: Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program Who May Apply: Community-based non-profit organizations with a history of at least 3 years operating experience, educational institutions, and non-profit economic development organizations with a history of at least 3 years operating experience. Use: Creation or support of a Business Assistance Service Center for the purpose of serving small, historically disadvantaged businesses. Funds: $20 million in funding was appropriated in the 2024/25 state budget. Application Deadline: January 22, 2025 More information: DCED Website Council on the Arts: Entry to Arts Organizations and Arts Programs (EAOAP) Who May Apply: Non-profit agencies with a history of at least two years of consistent arts programming in Pennsylvania and an annual average arts revenue over $200,000. Use: Entry track is the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ (PCA) point of entry for organizations or programs to the AOAP. Applicants must apply in Entry track until recommended for AOAP, which is based on panel review and assessment totals Funds: Grants totaling $5,000 will be awarded. Application Deadline: February 15, 2025 More information: Arts Website Council on the Arts: Arts Read more

 

Carroll welcomes more than $300,000 in state grants to district

(Oct 22, 2024) Rep. Andre D. Carroll

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 22 – Today, state Rep. Andre D. Carroll, D-Phila., announced that two projects in his legislative district have been awarded a combined total of $320,795 in state funding from the Pennsylvania Local Share Account. The projects awarded funding include: $103,795 to PIDC Financing Corp. on behalf of the Belfield Community Development Corp. for a new HVAC and cooling system. $217,000 awarded to PIDC Financing Corp. on behalf of the Awbury Arboretum to replace the roof of the Cope House, which serves as the operational heart for the association. “I’m excited to see these two organizations that provide so much to our community in Northwest Philadelphia being awarded this significant state funding,” Carroll said. “These funds will provide great improvements for their facilities and allow them to continue doing their great work. I look forward to seeing the finished products.” The Statewide Local Share Account funding comes from the PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, which provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects in the public interest within Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Oct 01, 2024) Rep. Andre D. Carroll

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis More information: DCED Website Department of Transportation: Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Who May Apply: Municipalities, councils of government, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, ports and rail freight entities. Use: To improve transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit revitalization. Funds: The MTF requires a 30% match of the amount award. Awards are available for projects with a minimum cost of $100,000 and no more than $3,000,000. Application Deadline: November 5, 2024 More information: PennDOT website Office of the State Fire Commissioner: Unconventional Gas Well Fund Who May Apply: Volunteer and career fire, EMS, and rescue companies in counties where unconventional gas well drilling is permitted and counties that directly border permitted counties and respond to related emergencies. Use: Funds may be used for certification, equipment, and Read more

 

Carroll sworn in to serve Pennsylvania’s 201st Legislative District in Philadelphia

(Sep 30, 2024) Rep. Andre D. Carroll

HARRISBURG, Sept. 30 – Today, state Rep. Andre D. Carroll, D-Phila., was sworn in to serve as state representative for Pennsylvania’s 201 st Legislative District, located in Northwest Philadelphia and encompassing the neighborhoods of Germantown, Logan and West Oak Lane. Carroll was elected to office when he won a special election on Sept. 17, and he now has officially taken office. “I am beyond blessed for this opportunity to serve as state representative for the community I grew up in,” Carroll said. “I’m ready to hit the ground running with providing my constituents state government-related services and addressing key issues affecting Northwest Philadelphia and many communities across Pennsylvania.” Carroll said that the key issues he looks to address include criminal justice, health care, education, environmental justice, workers’ rights and housing. “For far too long, communities like mine have been neglected and in return greatly affected by these issues,” Carroll said. “I personally have been affected by many of these issues and I am committed to working tirelessly so they can be resolved and Northwest Philadelphians, and all Pennsylvanians, can have a greater quality of life.” Video from Carroll’s swearing-in can be viewed here . More information about Carroll can be found in his biography . Read more

 

REAL ID Applications

(Sep 27, 2024) Rep. Andre D. Carroll

PennDOT has announced that the requirement for proof of Social Security Number for REAL ID products will expand to include additional documents. Per federal regulations, customers wishing to obtain a REAL ID product must present proof of Social Security Number. PennDOT is now expanding acceptable options beyond a Social Security Card. PennDOT now accepts the following documents as proofs of Social Security Number: Social Security Card. W-2 form. SSA-1099 form. Non-SSA-1099 form. Pay stub with the applicant’s name and full Social Security Number on it. For more information and to get your REAL ID, visit the link here . Read more

 

Register to Vote

(Sep 27, 2024) Rep. Andre D. Carroll

You may register to vote and update your registration , prior to Monday, Oct. 21 , 15 days prior to the election. You may also apply for an absentee or mail-in ballot until Tuesday, Oct. 39 at 5 p.m. Read more

 

Apply for Property Tax/Rent Rebate

(Sep 27, 2024) Rep. Andre D. Carroll

Don't miss your chance at a rebate on your property taxes or rent paid in 2024! The deadline is fast approaching on Dec. 31. My office can help you find out if you qualify and apply. We can also help you with your heating bills. Read more

 

PA Treasury could be holding your unclaimed property

(Sep 27, 2024) Rep. Andre D. Carroll

Each year, the Pennsylvania Treasury receives millions of dollars of unclaimed property. It is estimated that roughly one in 10 Pennsylvanians has unclaimed property. Unclaimed property may include: Closed bank accounts Uncashed checks, including paychecks Lost stocks and bonds Contents of safe deposit boxes Proceeds from the demutualization of insurance companies Expired gift cards/gift certificates To find out if you have unclaimed property, search your name in the Unclaimed Property database at https://www.patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property/ or call 1-800-222-2046. There is NO CHARGE to claim your unclaimed property. Read more

 

Council honors late civil rights leader Bayard Rustin with day in Philly
1 day ago

PA House adopts resolution honoring Bayard Rustin
Mar 19, 2025

Carroll: Bayard Rustin Day
Mar 18, 2025

Carroll celebrates grand opening of district office
Mar 11, 2025

3 years after Philly limited police stops, research offers glimpse into who’s still getting pulled over
Mar 04, 2025

Explainer: How Philadelphia’s ‘Driving Equality’ law is reshaping traffic stops and racial disparities
Mar 04, 2025

Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 04, 2025

LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus: Committed to Protecting Transgender Pennsylvanians
Jan 28, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jan 22, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jan 15, 2025

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Dec 30, 2024

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Dec 17, 2024

Carroll welcomes more than $300,000 in state grants to district
Oct 22, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Oct 01, 2024

Carroll sworn in to serve Pennsylvania’s 201st Legislative District in Philadelphia
Sep 30, 2024

REAL ID Applications
Sep 27, 2024

Register to Vote
Sep 27, 2024

Apply for Property Tax/Rent Rebate
Sep 27, 2024

PA Treasury could be holding your unclaimed property
Sep 27, 2024