Boyd applauds over $1.6 million for local community improvement projects
Rep. Heather Boyd December 18, 2025 | 2:40 PM
HARRISBURG, Dec. 18 – State Rep. Heather Boyd announced today that multiple organizations in her House legislative district were awarded over $1.6 million in new grant funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority.
In the 163rd, Boyd supported state funding for the following organizations and projects.
- $685,468 to Collingdale Borough for the rehabilitation of the 100 Clifton Avenue and 800 MacDade Boulevard renovation projects. Renovations include the replacement of HVAC units, along with a new, ADA-accessible elevator lift. The renovations will allow the borough to provide a safe community space for residents.
- $450,000 to Upper Darby Township to help fund the Darby Creek Upper Pedestrian Bridge and create a public space on Garrett Road. The project is expected to improve curb appeal of the Garrettford business district while providing a welcoming space for shoppers and residents.
- $200,000 to Darby Township for the purchase of multiple vehicles, including five police vehicles and a lowboy dump truck with a snowplow and spreader.
“I’m always proud to support grants that address community needs,” said Boyd. “From accessibility renovations to community space improvements and public service vehicles, these funds will provide upkeep and care to our beloved community. Thank you to the Commonwealth Financing Authority for investing in Delco!”
Additional approved funding Boyd advocated for with other lawmakers in the Delaware County region include:
- $224,274 to Delaware County for the purchase of AWARE stream/flood monitors to establish a countywide flood warning network.
- $67,943 to Teachers’ Teammates Inc. for the purchase of a vehicle to be used in Delaware County. The project will involve the purchase of a new high-ceiling cargo van for picking up supply donations and delivering those supplies to teachers.
The PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects in the public interest within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects include acquisition, construction, renovation and rehabilitation, demolition, infrastructure, purchase of vehicles, machinery and equipment, planning, consulting and design costs related to projects, engineering, and some administrative costs.
More information about CFA funding can be found here: https://dced.pa.gov/programs/local-share-account-lsa-statewide/.