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Scholarships

(10 hours ago) Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

James R. Roebuck PLBC Scholarship 2026 Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus Foundation’s James R. Roebuck PLBC Scholarship offers successful applicants a $1,500 scholarship to be applied to tuition, fees, books, or school-related supplies and equipment. Eligibility: Applicants must be a: Resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Person of color Graduating high school senior or current undergraduate college student Instructions: Applicants must complete three (3) sections: the Online Student Application (Section I), an essay (Section II), and email supporting documents (Section III). The Deadline for registration is 5pm on Friday, February 20, 2026. Applicants are responsible for submitting all material to the PLBC on time. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. Pennsylvania House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program is currently accepting applications for the summer 2026 semester, which runs from Thursday, June 4, through Thursday, August 6, 2026. Program fellows serve in the offices of Committee Chairmen or House Leaders. The program is ideal for public-service minded undergraduate juniors and seniors, graduate students, and law school students attending Pennsylvania colleges or universities. Applications for the Summer Semester are due on Monday, March 2. The PA House of Representatives Scholarship Program The PA Read more

 

Call to Action: Help Our Trans Kids

(10 hours ago) Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

Our LGBTQ+ population deserves and has always deserved the same level of critical healthcare as all other populations of people in our communities. During the past twelve months, the current federal government has targeted and punished specific populations of people in the USA through cuts, bans, and cruelty. The federal government has proposed two new rules that could make it virtually impossible for transgender youth to get the health care they need. These proposed rules: Block Medicaid and CHIP funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth; and Punish hospitals and providers that offer this care by threatening their ability to participate in Medicare and Medicaid altogether. If finalized, these rules would block hospitals and doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth across the country. They would also take away public funding like Medicaid and CHIP from kids who rely on that coverage to access best practice, medically necessary care. Furthermore, not only would these proposals restrict youths’ access to gender-affirming care in the Medicaid and CHIP systems, but because almost every hospital in America receives this funding alongside Medicare, every one of them would have to cut off access to that care to continue receiving federal funding for other patients. This will impact all families seeking care for their trans children, regardless if they are doing so with public insurance, private insurance, or their own funds. Read more

 

Government Programs

(10 hours ago) Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

PTRR for 2025 Is Now Open 2025 PTRR application filing period is now open. You may be eligible for a rebate of up to $1,000. Please contact my office if you require assistance applying for this program. Applications for home heating help The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program allows you to apply for a cash grant to help pay your heating bill—from $200 to $1,000 based on your household size, income, and fuel type. For more information, click here . You can also contact my office if you need help applying for LIHEAP or need help with any utility-related issues. Multimodal transportation grants available PennDOT announced recently that they are accepting applications for a new round of Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) grants. Applications are due by February 13. The MTF provides grant funding to municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transit agencies, and ports and rail freight entities to improve transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit access. More information about applying for the MTF grants is available by clicking here . State Grant Program Funding Available The latest state grant opportunities are available on my website! My office is happy to help connect you with government funding like this, so please reach out if you have any questions or need a letter of support. Read more

 

My Thoughts on Gov. Shapiro's Proposed 2026-2027 Budget

(11 hours ago) Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

Feb. 9, 2026 Read more

 

Transportation, Public Schools, Public Safety, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Feb 05, 2026) Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program Who May Apply: Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations, for profit businesses. Use: Planning, acquisition, development, rehabilitation and repair of greenways, recreational trails, open space, parks and beautification projects. Funds: Grant requests shall not exceed $250,000. Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 More information: CFA Website Commonwealth Financing Authority: Baseline Water Quality Data Program Who May Apply: Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations, for profit businesses. Use: Eligible projects are those that will use accepted scientific principles and practices for water sample collection and analysis to document existing groundwater quality conditions on private water supplies. Funds: Grant requests shall not exceed $250,000. Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 More information: CFA Website Commonwealth Financing Authority: Flood Mitigation Program Who May Apply: Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations, for profit businesses. Use: Eligible projects are to assist with flood Read more

 

Community Parks, Public Schools, Public Safety, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jan 22, 2026) Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) Who May Apply: County or Municipal Government, Higher Educational Institution, Other Educational Institution, Non-profit with 501(c)3 IRS Status and Non-profit with PA Bureau of Charitable Organizations Status. Use: Park rehabilitation and development, recreation and conservation planning, land acquisition and conservation, trail projects, river conservation and development, and community and watershed forestry. Funds: The total grant awards vary based on state and federal funding sources, with the program awarding approximately $50 million for projects each year. Individual grant amounts also vary, with typical awards ranging from $50,000 - $500,000. Application Deadline: April 30, 2026 More information: DCNR Website Liquor Control Board: Alcohol Education Grant Program Who May Apply: School districts and institutions of higher education (including technical, trade, and post-secondary establishments), community organizations, municipal police departments, municipal officials/representatives, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Use: To fund programs that discourage and reduce underage and dangerous drinking and promote a message of responsible alcohol consumption by those of legal drinking age. Funds: The grant cycle is for two years, from July 2026 through June Read more

 

Kosierowski: Over $2.7M in state funds for infrastructure improvements

(Jan 22, 2026) Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

SCRANTON, Jan. 20 — State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, announced today that the Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved over $2.7 million in state funding for projects in the region. Read more

 

Kosierowski: Over $2.7M in state funds for infrastructure improvements

(Jan 20, 2026) Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

SCRANTON, Jan. 20 — State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, announced today that the Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved over $2.7 million in state funding for projects in the region. “These grants will make our region more attractive to homeowners and businesses by improving the safety of our roads and sidewalks, while supporting economic growth,” Kosierowski said. “The stormwater and sewer upgrades will also help ensure our residents’ drinking water remains safe from contaminants. I was proud to collaborate with state Senator Marty Flynn to highlight the importance of these projects to the Shapiro administration and the CFA, showing how funding them will provide long-term benefits for community safety and health.” Funding from the Multimodal Transportation Fund includes: $250,000 – 717-719 Capouse Avenue LLC, for sidewalk and curbing replacement, plus lighting and landscaping along Capouse Avenue in Scranton. $450,000 – Dickson City Borough for Phase III of roadway safety improvements at the Main Street and Viewmont Drive intersection. $850,000 – Lackawanna County for roadway and pedestrian infrastructure improvements along North Main Avenue and Greenridge Street in Scranton. $250,000 – City of Scranton to enhance the streetscape of Penn Avenue/Capouse Avenue. $400,000 – South Abington Township for improvements to West Grove Street and pedestrian access at Abington Read more

 

Office closed for MLK Day; Applications for home heating help

(Jan 13, 2026) Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

Office closed for MLK Day; Applications for home heating help Read more

 

Transportation, Public Schools, Public Safety, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jan 09, 2026) Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Transportation: Multimodal Transportation Funding (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: February 13, 2026 More information: PennDOT website Commonwealth Financing Authority: Public School Facility Improvement Grant Who May Apply: School entities, defined as a school district or an area career and technical school. Use: Facility improvement projects, including but not limited to roof repair/replacement, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, plumbing systems, window repair/replacement, health and safety upgrades, and accessibility projects. Funds: $100 million in total funding is available. Grant requests shall not exceed $5 million per eligible improvement project. School entities may submit more than one application, but no school entity shall receive more than 20% of the total funding available. Application Deadline: March 13, 2026 More information: CFA Website Department of Military and Read more

 

Nearly $1.4 million to replace Ash Street Bridge

(Jan 05, 2026) Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

Nearly $1.4 million to replace Ash Street Bridge Read more

 

Kosierowski celebrates nearly $1.4 million investment in Scranton’s infrastructure

(Dec 30, 2025) Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

HARRISBURG, Dec. 30 — Today, state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna announced that the Scranton has been selected for $1,395,860 in funding through the state’s Multimodal Transportation Fund. The city will use the funds to replace the Ash Street Bridge. “The Ash Street Bridge is a key piece of our local infrastructure that is in need of repair,” Kosierowski said. “This targeted investment will restore the bridge, making our motorists and pedestrians safer.” The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grant funding to municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, and ports and rail freight entities to improve transportation assets and enhance communities. The projects support the safety and accessibility of Pennsylvania’s infrastructure. Applications for the next round of MTF grants will open on Jan. 5 at 8 a.m. and will be due by Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. Grant recipients are expected to be announced in summer 2026. More information about the program and funded projects is available at the PennDOT website . Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District

(Dec 19, 2025) Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Violence Intervention & Prevention (VIP) + Building Opportunities for Out-of-School Time (BOOST) Combined Grant Program Who May Apply: Community-based nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status (VIP or BOOST), municipality, county, or district attorney’s office (VIP only), institute of higher education (VIP only), school district or career and technical center (BOOST only), library (BOOST only). Use: VIP + BOOST funds can be used to support a wide range of eligible activities designed to reduce and respond to community violence. Funds: Approximately $60 million in state funding is available, with no less than $11.5 million designated for BOOST funding. Application Deadline: January 26, 2026 More information: PCCD website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Statewide Building Opportunities for Out-of-School Time (BOOST) Program Who May Apply: Statewide youth-serving nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(4) status. Use: Funds for the proposed program may be used to support upstream prevention initiatives focused on school-age youth who are at risk, such as mentoring and OST programs. Funds: No less than $11.5 million in state VIP funding has been designated for BOOST funding. Application Deadline: January 26, 2026 More information: PCCD Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: School Safety and Mental Health Read more

 

Kosierowski brings home $1.7 million in state grants for community improvement projects, local museum funding

(Dec 18, 2025) Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

HARRISBURG, Dec. 18 – State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, today announced $1.7 million in state funding for community improvement projects and local museums in her legislative district. Kosierowski advocated for grants awarded from the Statewide Local Share Account, which is funded from the PA Race Horse Development Gaming Act. “This state funding will help our district address many critical needs from feeding the food-insecure to making our sidewalks safer to renovating important community infrastructures, including roof repair and stormwater maintenance,” Kosierowski said. “I am honored that I was able to bring this money home to support these worthy projects and the people who will benefit from them. I am grateful to my fellow legislators who also advocated for these grants, especially state Sen. Marty Flynn, who was instrumental in getting them approved for our region.” “These grants truly took a village of committed people coming together to create and spearhead initiatives that will make our neighbors’ lives better. When we work together, we can achieve great things for our community. ” Projects awarded LSA funding in Kosierowski’s legislative district include: $97,298 to Lackawanna County to improve the soccer field, playground and accessibility of Merli-Sarnoski Park in Greenfield Township. $200,000 to South Abington Township to replace a culvert running beneath White Birch Road. Read more

 

Bill to protect vaccine access through pharmacists passes state House

(Dec 16, 2025) Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

HARRISBURG, Dec. 16 – As federal authorities continue to undermine immunization access, the Pennsylvania House has passed legislation introduced by state Reps. Arvind Venkat , Tarik Khan , Bridget Kosierowski and Jennifer O’Mara to protect Pennsylvanians’ access to vaccines provided by pharmacists, regardless of federal policy changes. Current state law allows pharmacists to administer vaccines based on federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations. The legislation, H.B. 1881 , would also allow pharmacists to provide vaccines based on recommendations from Pennsylvania health authorities, which may draw from guidance issued by professional medical societies. “The work of our local pharmacists is crucial to keeping our communities healthy, and that work should continue to be backed by science,” said Venkat, D-Allegheny. “This legislation will allow Pennsylvanians to avoid the politicization of health care and get the lifesaving vaccines they want, even if the federal government stops recommending them purely due to politics.” Under this legislation, state vaccination approvals would come from the CDC, competent authorities designated by the Board of Pharmacy, or the Pennsylvania Department of Health which could be informed by professional medical societies such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Read more

 

Kosierowski announces over $1.3 million investment for community improvement programs

(Dec 16, 2025) Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

HARRISBURG, DEC. 16 – State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski today announced the approval of over $1.3 million from the Neighborhood Assistance Program to help low-income people and communities and improve distressed areas in Lackawanna County. The funding was approved this week by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Through NAP, businesses can receive tax credits of up to 95 percent on contributions they make to a qualifying community project. “Thanks to NAP’s tax credits, these public-private partnerships in Lackawanna County will address pressing socio-economic problems like blight, food insecurity, mental illness, domestic violence and workforce development,” Kosierowski said. “This money will aid those in need, building up our communities. I am grateful to the Shapiro administration for its financial support of Lackawanna County and its faith in our future. I will continue to advocate for more dollars to be allocated for projects in our district.” The following programs received Neighborhood Assistance Program funding: $95,000 for NeighborWorks to help fight blight and improve infrastructure in West Scranton by funding 30 residential façade improvements, hosting free community events, and training 7 resident leaders. $45,000 for Agency for Community EmPOWERment of NEPA to help renovate ACE's Scranton Pre-K facility by leveling the floors on the third floor to prepare the site for Read more

 

Kosierowski announces over $1.5 million investment for programs supporting children and women

(Dec 11, 2025) Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

HARRISBURG, DEC. 11 – State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski today announced over $1.5 million in state grants to support crime victims, young children and justice-involved individuals with substance abuse disorders, reduce crimes against women, train mental health professionals and bolster local justice system services throughout Lackawanna County. The funding was approved by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency . “These grants will provide needed resources to programs that support some of our county’s most vulnerable—from crime victims to vulnerable children to individuals in the justice system with substance use disorders,” Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, said. “These grant awards are case examples of state funding providing for the public good.” The state investments announced today for Lackawanna County are: $50,000 to the Children's Advocacy Center of Northeastern PA to continue providing Children’s Advocacy Center services to a four-county service area in Northeastern Pennsylvania. $180,000 to Lackawanna County commissioners to provide certified recovery supports to individuals at the Lackawanna County Prison and upon release to the community. $494,530 to Geisinger Clinic to implement “Project PATH -Partnership for Access, Treatment, and Health for Justice-Involved Individuals with substance use disorders.” $125,000 to Lackawanna Women’s Resource Center for program to help reduce Read more

 

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

(Dec 04, 2025) Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Who May Apply: Any nonprofit organization designated under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the organization must primarily serve individuals, groups, or institutions that are included within a bias motivation category for single bias hate crime incidence identified by the FBI in its Hate Crime Statistics Publication (race/ethnicity/ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender, or gender identity). Use: For security enhancements designed to protect the safety and security of the users of a facility located in the Commonwealth. Funds: A total of $10 million in state funding is available for this round. Grants may range from $5,000 to $150,000 with match funding required above a request of $25,001 based on the size of the grant request. Application Deadline: January 12, 2026 More information: PCCD Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Continuing County Adult Probation and Parole Grant Who May Apply: Counties that provide adult probation staff and may be used for costs incurred by the county for adult probation and parole services, but only to the extent that the staff and program meet the qualifications and standards established by the Commission. Use: To provide funding from the Commonwealth for costs incurred by the county for adult probation and parole supervision. Read more

 

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

(Nov 14, 2025) Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

Below are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Agriculture: Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Who May Apply: State and local organizations, producer associations, academia, community-based organizations, and other eligible specialty crops stakeholders. Use: To assist with the growth, certification of seed and marketing of eligible specialty crops. Funds: $460,000 is available for funding Application Deadline: December 19, 2025 More information: PDA Website Department of Agriculture: Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Who May Apply: State and local organizations, producer associations, academia, community-based organizations and other eligible specialty crops stakeholders. Use: To enhance the competitiveness of eligible specialty crops. Funds: Approximately $1,000,000 is available for funding Application Deadline: December 19, 2025 More information: PDA 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. Read more

 

State House passes legislation to protect vaccine access across Pennsylvania

(Oct 29, 2025) Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski

HARRISBURG, Oct. 29 – In the wake of major changes to a federal vaccine advisory panel that could threaten Pennsylvanians’ access to life-saving immunizations, the state House has passed legislation that would protect access to recommended vaccines, the bill’s co-prime sponsors, state Reps. Arvind Venkat, Tarik Khan and Bridget Kosierowski -- all health professionals -- announced. The legislation, H.B. 1828 , would require private insurers to cover vaccines that have been recommended by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The department would be able to draw upon the expertise of professional medical societies in that recommendation, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Infectious Diseases Society of America, and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Venkat said this legislation is needed to ensure that critical immunization protections remain available to Pennsylvanians after recent developments from the federal government. “We have seen the firing of all members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and their replacement with several anti-vaccine activists. We have also seen the firing and resignation of the entire leadership of the CDC due to their unwillingness to support anti-vaccine Read more

 

Scholarships
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Call to Action: Help Our Trans Kids
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Transportation, Public Schools, Public Safety, and Additional Grant Opportunities
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Community Parks, Public Schools, Public Safety, and Additional Grant Opportunities
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Kosierowski: Over $2.7M in state funds for infrastructure improvements
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Kosierowski: Over $2.7M in state funds for infrastructure improvements
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Office closed for MLK Day; Applications for home heating help
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Transportation, Public Schools, Public Safety, and Additional Grant Opportunities
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Nearly $1.4 million to replace Ash Street Bridge
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Kosierowski celebrates nearly $1.4 million investment in Scranton’s infrastructure
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Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District
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Kosierowski brings home $1.7 million in state grants for community improvement projects, local museum funding
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Bill to protect vaccine access through pharmacists passes state House
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Kosierowski announces over $1.3 million investment for community improvement programs
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Kosierowski announces over $1.5 million investment for programs supporting children and women
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Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
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State House passes legislation to protect vaccine access across Pennsylvania
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