Freeman, Gleim to bring First in Math to Pa. schools

(Jan 21, 2022)

HARRISBURG, Jan. 21 – State Reps. Robert Freeman, D-Northampton, and Barb Gleim, R-Cumberland, will soon introduce legislation that would support math fluency for all kindergarten through fifth-grade students throughout the commonwealth with the First in Math initiative. Read more

 

Freeman announces state grants for Easton, Hellertown parks

(Dec 30, 2021)

HARRISBURG, Dec. 30 – State Rep. Robert Freeman, D-Northampton, today announced the awarding of $340,000 in grants for recreational projects in Easton and Hellertown. “These grants help local communities plan and develop recreation areas and conserve open space," Freeman said. "Parks, trails and other recreational facilities are important for a community's quality of life. They promote green space, safeguard the environment, and offer a place for exercise and relaxation." Easton received $100,000 for the rehabilitation of Centennial Park. The grant will be used to renovate the basketball courts, build a stage and pedestrian walkway, and install playground equipment with safety surfacing, fencing, a community garden, and lighting, as well as address ADA access, landscaping, signage, and other site improvements. Hellertown received $240,000. Of that, $200,000 will be allotted for the further development of Dimmick Park with the construction of a basketball court, pedestrian walkway, parking area and stormwater management measures. Other site-related improvements will include fencing installation, ADA access, landscaping and signage. The other $40,000 will be used to develop a greenway and master site development plan for the Saucon Creek corridor in the borough. Freeman said the grants are part of the Community Conservation Partnerships Program within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, which uses a variety of Read more

 

Now open for applications: Veteran and substance abuse funding opportunities

(Dec 21, 2021)

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Freeman bill would make state-offered health insurance an affordable option

(Dec 17, 2021)

HARRISBURG, Dec. 17 – Permitting the State Workers’ Insurance Fund to sell health insurance would make health insurance more affordable, under legislation introduced by state Rep. Robert Freeman. Read more

 

Now open for applications: Child abuse and neglect prevention funding and business site development opportunities

(Dec 14, 2021)

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Freeman announces $24,440 grant for Wilson Police

(Dec 09, 2021)

HARRISBURG, Dec. 9 – State Rep. Robert Freeman today announced that a $24,440 grant was awarded to the Wilson Borough Police Department by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Read more

 

Freeman announces $3.5 million awarded for new parking facility

(Dec 06, 2021)

HARRISBURG, Dec. 6 – A $3.5 million state grant will be used toward building a new 245-space parking facility at the site of The Confluence project in Easton, announced state Rep. Robert Freeman. The city of Easton was the grantee for the project. Read more

 

Now open for applications: Substance use disorder treatment provider and veteran employment funding opportunities

(Nov 29, 2021)

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Freeman announces almost $1 million for local projects

(Nov 19, 2021)

HARRISBURG, Nov. 19 – State grants totaling nearly $1 million were awarded today for a multi-use trail project at Lafayette College and to renovate tennis courts in Wilson Borough, according to state Rep. Robert Freeman. Read more

 

Now open for applications: Substance abuse, arts, and career/technical training funding opportunities

(Nov 17, 2021)

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Now open for applications: Workforce development, clean diesel, and DC fast charging funding opportunities

(Nov 01, 2021)

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Pennie's Open Enrollment Period is now open

(Nov 01, 2021)

Pennie is Pennsylvanian's insurance marketplace and provides individuals and families with the ability to shop for high-quality health care plans and easily apply for financial assistance. Read more

 

LIHEAP: Expanded Home-Heating Assistance is Available to PA Renters, Homeowners

(Oct 21, 2021)

LIHEAP is a federally funded program administered by the Department of Human Services that provides assistance for home heating bills so Pennsylvanians can stay warm and safe during the winter months. Read more

 

Now open for applications: Sexual assault, business education, and COVID relief payment funding opportunities

(Oct 13, 2021)

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Now open for applications: Pre-disaster mitigation, vaccine outreach, and boating funding opportunities

(Oct 04, 2021)

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Freeman bill would establish tutoring program in all Pa. public schools

(Sep 29, 2021)

HARRISBURG, Sept. 29 – In an effort to improve academic performance in Pennsylvania’s public schools, state Rep. Robert Freeman is introducing legislation that would provide students in 11th and 12th grade with academic credit for tutoring elementary school-aged children. Read more

 

Now open for applications: Environmental education and child care provider funding opportunities

(Sep 27, 2021)

Now open for applications: Environmental education and child care provider funding opportunities Read more

 

Now open for applications: Long Term Care, Bullying, Substance Abuse, Housing, and Agriculture Funding Opportunities

(Sep 21, 2021)

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Now open for applications: Urban agriculture, career/technical training, and transportation funding opportunities

(Sep 14, 2021)

Read about the latest state grant programs open for applications. Read more

 

Freeman, Gleim to bring First in Math to Pa. schools
Jan 21, 2022

Now open for applications: Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program; preservation planning; and substance abuse education and reduction grant opportunities
Jan 18, 2022

Freeman announces state grants for Easton, Hellertown parks
Dec 30, 2021

Now open for applications: Veteran and substance abuse funding opportunities
Dec 21, 2021

Freeman bill would make state-offered health insurance an affordable option
Dec 17, 2021

Now open for applications: Child abuse and neglect prevention funding and business site development opportunities
Dec 14, 2021

Freeman announces $24,440 grant for Wilson Police
Dec 09, 2021

Freeman announces $3.5 million awarded for new parking facility
Dec 06, 2021

Now open for applications: Substance use disorder treatment provider and veteran employment funding opportunities
Nov 29, 2021

Freeman announces almost $1 million for local projects
Nov 19, 2021

Now open for applications: Substance abuse, arts, and career/technical training funding opportunities
Nov 17, 2021

Now open for applications: Workforce development, clean diesel, and DC fast charging funding opportunities
Nov 01, 2021

Pennie's Open Enrollment Period is now open
Nov 01, 2021

LIHEAP: Expanded Home-Heating Assistance is Available to PA Renters, Homeowners
Oct 21, 2021

Now open for applications: Sexual assault, business education, and COVID relief payment funding opportunities
Oct 13, 2021

Now open for applications: Pre-disaster mitigation, vaccine outreach, and boating funding opportunities
Oct 04, 2021

Freeman bill would establish tutoring program in all Pa. public schools
Sep 29, 2021

Now open for applications: Environmental education and child care provider funding opportunities
Sep 27, 2021

Now open for applications: Long Term Care, Bullying, Substance Abuse, Housing, and Agriculture Funding Opportunities
Sep 21, 2021

Now open for applications: Urban agriculture, career/technical training, and transportation funding opportunities
Sep 14, 2021