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

(Mar 13, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS 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: May 31, 2024 More information: CFA Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: STOP Violence Against Women Grant Program Who May Apply: County governments and non-profit victim service agencies are eligible to apply. Faith-based organizations may be eligible to apply under certain circumstances. Use: Funds may be used to support cross-system, collaborative efforts to respond to victims of violence against women crimes. This includes, but is not limited to, personnel and benefit costs associated with specialized units in law enforcement or core direct victim services, supplies and operating expenses related to the STOP project, equipment necessary for implementation, and training or professional development. Funds: A total of $12 Read more

 

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

(Mar 05, 2024)

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: The purpose of the Program is to enhance, but not replace, the Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program by establishing a Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program for specialty crops that are not currently eligible for grant payments under the Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, or that are otherwise designated high-priority specialty crops by the Secretary. Funding for the Program will assist the growth, certification of seed and marketing of these eligible specialty crops. Funds: $460,000 in funding is available. Application Deadline: April 19, 2024 More information: Pennsylvania Bulletin PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grant Who May Apply: Farmers, prospective farmers, and others may apply. Use: Strategic business planning to expand or diversify farms or support transition of ownership. Funds: $500,000 in funding is available. Grants shall not exceed $7,500. Application Deadline: Applications will be received until funds are exhausted. More information: Pennsylvania Bulletin Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Recruitment Incentives for Law Enforcement Who May Apply: Local law enforcement Read more

 

Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment Grant Opportunities

(Feb 27, 2024)

There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

McNeill: Newly awarded fire and EMS grant funding for improved safety

(Feb 16, 2024)

State Rep. Jeanne McNeill today announced a total of $117,907 was awarded to eight fire/EMS companies in her community. Read more

 

McNeill: Rebate Expansion Could Mean More Money in Your Pocket

(Jan 17, 2024)

Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill highlights the recent expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program and how it will benefit seniors in Lehigh County. McNeill says with increased eligibility and higher rebates, many more seniors on fixed incomes could receive vital assistance to help them make ends meet. Read more

 

McNeill: nearly $200,000 in funding for outdoors and waterways improvements

(Jan 16, 2024)

State Rep. Jeanne McNeill said $199,596 in state grants were awarded today to three projects in her legislative district. Read more

 

Samuelson, McNeill work to bring more than $108,000 back to Bethlehem

(Jan 16, 2024)

A $108,650 state grant awarded today will allow the city of Bethlehem to update its recreation plan, announced state Reps. Steve Samuelson and Jeanne McNeill. Read more

 

RACP, Health, Environmental, Public Safety, Transportation, and Redevelopment Opportunities

(Jan 09, 2024)

Grants available as of Tuesday, Jan. 9 Read more

 

McNeill reschedules monthly veterans’ outreach to Jan. 22

(Jan 08, 2024)

Due to next week’s Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, state Rep. Jeanne McNeill will hold her monthly veterans’ assistance on Jan. 22. Read more

 

2024 Capitol Scenes Calendar

(Jan 08, 2024)

Download my 2024 Capitol Scenes Calendar. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Cultural, Health, Environmental, Public Safety, Transportation, and Redevelopment Opportunities For Your District

(Jan 03, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Human Services: OCDEL Keystone STARS Continuous Quality Improvement Who May Apply: Eligible childcare providers will be notified via an eligibility letter from their Early Learning Resource Center. Providers must meet the requirements outlined here . Use: Staff qualifications and professional development, early childhood education programs, partnerships with families and communities, leadership and management, and accreditation costs. Funds: Grant amounts vary by provider. Grant funding comes from $12 million of federal Childcare Development Fund funds. Application Deadline: Feb. 15, 2024 More information: Keystone STARS Website Department of Transportation: State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) Incentive Program Who May Apply: To be eligible for STIC Incentive funding, the STIC or other equivalent task force, committee or group must be formally established with a charter, include public and private members, meet regularly, and comprehensively consider sources of innovation. Use: The State Transportation Innovation Council Incentive Program provides funding to help STICs foster a culture of innovation and make innovations standard practice in their states. Examples of allowable activities include but are not limited to: developing standards and specifications; developing training to facilitate widespread use of innovation, developing Read more

 

Lehigh legislators, officials applaud law to add judge to Court of Common Pleas

(Dec 20, 2023)

Based on court statistics, Lehigh has some of the highest caseloads among similar counties but has as many as five fewer judges comparatively. Read more

 

McNeill lauds $1.92 million in state grants for Lehigh projects

(Dec 19, 2023)

State Rep. Jeanne McNeill said $1.92 million in state grants were awarded today by the Commonwealth Financing Authority to advance multiple projects in Lehigh County. Read more

 

McNeill: $75,000 in law enforcement funding awarded to city of Bethlehem

(Dec 15, 2023)

A $75,000 safety and security grant is heading to the city of Bethlehem from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, state Rep. Jeanne McNeill announced today. Read more

 

McNeill’s office to hold monthly veterans outreach Dec. 18

(Dec 13, 2023)

State Rep. Jeanne McNeill reminds residents that a veterans’ outreach specialist conducts monthly hours at her district office located at 1080 Schadt Ave. in Whitehall. Read more

 

House Labor and Industry Committee approves McNeill bill to protect workers’ rights

(Dec 12, 2023)

State Rep. Jeanne McNeill announced today that the PA House Labor and Industry Committee has approved her legislation that would require labor brokers to register with the state before conducting business in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Grants available as of Tuesday, Dec. 12

(Dec 12, 2023)

There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Proposed law aims to lock in protections for homeless students

(Dec 08, 2023)

“Too many students sit out for far too long,” McNeill, a Democrat, said in an interview. “These students can’t be sitting in limbo … because school districts are fighting over where he or she belongs.” Read more

 

Bethlehem residents say they came home from vacation to huge water bills

(Dec 08, 2023)

“Outrageous water bills” are the focus of legislation introduced during Pennsylvania’s 2023-24 legislative session by state Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application, Dec. 4

(Dec 04, 2023)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Aging: Senior Community Center Grants Who May Apply: Pennsylvania Senior Community Centers with an existing, contractual relationship with an Area Agency on Aging. Use: To help Pennsylvania’s Senior Community Centers increase participation and programming Funds: Up to $2 million in grant funding is available. Grants vary depending on staff levels. Application Deadline: December 15, 2023 More information: Aging Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Violence Intervention and Prevention Who May Apply: Community-based organizations with 501(c)(3) designation, institutions of higher education, municipalities, district attorneys, and counties, Use: Effective local intervening and preventive measures to stop gun and group violence that is occurring across the state in both the short- and long-term Funds: $40 million in state funding is available for two tracks: VIP Grants: Applicants can request up to 50% of their operating budget up to $950,00 total. Coordinated Community Violence Intervention Strategies Projects (CCVI): Applicants can request up to $3 million in total funding over a 36-month period (funding match required). PCCD anticipates approving only 2-3 CCVI projects. Application Deadline: January 18, 2024 More information: PCCD Website Department of Community and Economic Development: Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 13, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 05, 2024

Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment Grant Opportunities
Feb 27, 2024

McNeill: Newly awarded fire and EMS grant funding for improved safety
Feb 16, 2024

McNeill: Rebate Expansion Could Mean More Money in Your Pocket
Jan 17, 2024

McNeill: nearly $200,000 in funding for outdoors and waterways improvements
Jan 16, 2024

Samuelson, McNeill work to bring more than $108,000 back to Bethlehem
Jan 16, 2024

RACP, Health, Environmental, Public Safety, Transportation, and Redevelopment Opportunities
Jan 09, 2024

McNeill reschedules monthly veterans’ outreach to Jan. 22
Jan 08, 2024

2024 Capitol Scenes Calendar
Jan 08, 2024

Grant Memo: Cultural, Health, Environmental, Public Safety, Transportation, and Redevelopment Opportunities For Your District
Jan 03, 2024

Lehigh legislators, officials applaud law to add judge to Court of Common Pleas
Dec 20, 2023

McNeill lauds $1.92 million in state grants for Lehigh projects
Dec 19, 2023

McNeill: $75,000 in law enforcement funding awarded to city of Bethlehem
Dec 15, 2023

McNeill’s office to hold monthly veterans outreach Dec. 18
Dec 13, 2023

House Labor and Industry Committee approves McNeill bill to protect workers’ rights
Dec 12, 2023

Grants available as of Tuesday, Dec. 12
Dec 12, 2023

Proposed law aims to lock in protections for homeless students
Dec 08, 2023

Bethlehem residents say they came home from vacation to huge water bills
Dec 08, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application, Dec. 4
Dec 04, 2023