Thank you to everyone who attended this week’s Veterans Lunch. Your presence is a testament to the strength, courage and sacrifice you have demonstrated in service to our country. It was a pleasure and honor to acknowledge the countless ways your dedication has shaped the freedoms we enjoy every day. Whether in times of conflict or peace, your commitment has been a beacon of hope and security for all of us, and for that, we are eternally grateful. Read more
My next Coffee with the Rep. will be held Thursday, Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. We'll discuss whatever state-related issue you'd like, with special focus on state programs available to you. I look forward to seeing you there! If you miss Dec. 12, we hold these events every second Thursday of the month! Read more
Please consider donating new and unused packs of diapers for my Diaper Drive, which runs through Dec. 13. You can drop off at my office, 6 S. Springfield Road, Unit A, Clifton Heights, PA 19018. You can also drop off at Sen. Kearney’s office and the Lansdowne YMCA. The drive benefits Healthy Start, Nurse-Family Partnership, WIC, and the Maternity Care Coalition. For more information, call 484-200-1563. Read more
My office will be participating in Toys for Tots this year! Please drop off an unopened toy at my office between now and Dec. 4th, and we will make sure it makes its way to Toys for Tots, the popular U.S. Marine Corps-sponsored toy drive. Read more
State Rep. Heather Boyd, D-Delaware, is inviting veterans to join her office as they say thank you to all of the veterans who sacrificed to protect our nation. The Veterans Lunch will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Garrettford-Drexel Hill Volunteer Fire Co., 323 Edmonds Ave., Drexel Hill PA 19026. “Veterans, please join us for a complimentary lunch with my office as a small token of our gratitude for your service,” Boyd said. “Let’s come together to share stories, connect, and discuss ways we can continue to support our veterans and their families. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice – we look forward to serving you." Those interesting in attending can RSVP by calling (484) 200-8262 or (484) 200-1563. Read more
HARRISBURG, Nov. 13 – State Rep. Heather Boyd today congratulated local recipients of Department of Conservation and Natural Resources grants for the development of several public initiatives. The following projects were funded: Glenolden, for Urban and Community Forestry in Eastern Delaware County: $276,000. To engage communities in planting trees and build local tree stewardship capacity, prepare tree inventories and maintenance plans. Delaware County, for Darby Creek Trail- Penn Pines and Bartram Park Connection: $57,000. For the acquisition of two easements on approximately 3.3 acres in Darby and Yeadon boroughs and approximately 1.2 acres in Upper Darby Township to provide approximately 1.4 miles of trail for the development of the Darby Creek Trail. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society: $1,000,000. To coordinate urban and community forestry in Philadelphia and southeastern Pennsylvania, engage communities in planting trees and building local tree stewardship capacity in Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. “Congratulations to Glenolden, Delaware County and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society on securing these vital grants,” said Boyd, D-Delaware. “Glenolden’s investment in urban and community forestry will strengthen local tree stewardship and bring lasting green spaces to Eastern Delaware County. Delaware County’s acquisition for the Darby Creek Trail connection Read more
HARRISBURG, Nov. 1 – State Rep. Heather Boyd today announced the state is providing $1 million in funding for Clifton Heights Middle School. The funding, provided through the state’s Redevelopment Capital Assistance Program, will help the district construct its new 170,000 square-foot middle school for 800 students in grades 6-8 and reimagine an existing 14-acre community park as a dynamic platform of education and public engagement. Planned amenities include a dedicated parking lot, full-size competition football field, baseball field, little league field, softball field, playground and walking trail along the perimeter. The athletic components will be available to students, neighbors and local recreation and youth programs such as the Clifton Heights PAL (Police Activities League) and Clifton Heights Boys Club. “I’m happy to announce this state-funding award, which will help control costs for the school district and local taxpayers,” Boyd said. “Congratulations to Upper Darby School District on their acquisition of these funds. Our students will certainly benefit the most from the district’s vision. “As we anticipate this wonderful new development, please know that my office can help entities in our community apply for a variety of state grant programs. My door is always open.” The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program is a Pennsylvania grant program for the design, Read more
I’m writing to you following a busy session week in Harrisburg as we round out this legislative term. I’m proud of the work we’ve done in the new House majority since 2023, and this last week saw the passage of several more bills I’m happy to report on. Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: Mixed-Use Housing Development Pilot Program Who May Apply: Municipalities, Economic Development Organizations, Redevelopment Authorities, Municipal Authorities, Industrial Development Authorities, For-Profit organizations. Use: Mixed-use site development, conversion projects, rehabilitation projects, a combination of the three afore-mentioned projects. Funds: $10 million in PA Sites funding has been allocated for this program. There is no limit on the amount of grant funding that may be awarded to an applicant. Application Deadline: December 6, 2024 More information: DCED Website Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Recovery Support Services (RSS) Who May Apply: Applicant must have at least two years of experience as of July 1, 2024, providing RSS and demonstrate the capacity to provide RSS to individuals in recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD) and other concurrent substance use disorder (SUD). Use: Expand or enhance RSS to individuals in recover from OUD and other concurrent SUD. Funds: Approximately six grants totaling $1,500,000 each will be awarded. Application Deadline: November 15, 2024 More information: DDAP Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 22 – State Rep. Heather Boyd, D-Delaware, today announced the award of several high-profile state grants for local projects that will benefit residents of the 163 rd Legislative District. One grant originated from the Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program, which was created to provide grants to public school districts and area career and technical schools for eligible facility improvement projects. The program is administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development under the direction of the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Upper Darby School District, Life Safety Systems Upgrade Project, $1 million The project will complete a districtwide upgrade of the fire alarm and security alarm systems, including wiring and downstream devices. The fire alarms, security, stand-by power, and fire protection systems range from non-existent to partially upgraded with many beyond their service life. Upgrades will bring all systems to code compliance and provide a robust system to manage safety and security issues. PSFIG funds will be used for the purchase and installation of equipment and engineering costs. The other grants originate from the Statewide Local Share Account, which comes from the PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act. The act provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects in the public interest within Pennsylvania. Read more
It has been an exciting fall House session and I am happy to report that we have continued to pass bills that many of you hoped to see. Since September 30th, the House Democratic majority has passed bills to improve protections for utility customers, reform property taxes, help nurses and physicians do their jobs, improve how reading is taught, help retirees and much more. Read more
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
HARRISBURG, Sept. 17 – Upper Darby School District today was awarded state grant funding to help address environmental hazards in its school buildings, announced state Reps. Gina H. Curry and Heather Boyd, both D-Delaware. The district received $1,788,586 for environmental remediation needs. The money comes from the state’s Public ? School Environmental ??? Repairs Program , made possible by funding that Curry and Boyd voted for in the 2023-24 state budget. Grants under the program can be used by schools to fix environmental hazards in their school buildings, including removing lead in water sources and in paint, as well as asbestos and mold removal and remediation. A total of $75 million was available for the competitive grant program established in 2023, and 109 school districts and technical centers across the state received grants in this round. Projects require a match of 50% of total eligible project costs. More information is available on the Department of Education’s website . “Securing $75 million for environmental repairs in our school districts is not just a crucial step – it's an urgent demand for equity in our education system,” said Curry, D-Delaware. “This funding will fuel vital repairs and upgrades, from replacing outdated air conditioners and heaters to eliminating asbestos and lead pipes, fixing crumbling roofs, and making other essential improvements to ensure our schools Read more
Delaware County Democratic legislators applauded the Shapiro administration's move in granting $10 million to Delaware County Community College’s expansion project. Read more
Last week, I hosted a House Democratic Policy Hearing on ensuring abortion access in Pennsylvania, where it remains safe and legal. Read more
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“A right to have an abortion, but no access to an abortion is no right at all,” said Rep. Heather Boyd, who represents portions of Delaware County and hosted the hearing. “Reproductive health care and abortion access needs to be protected in Pennsylvania. We know reproductive health care saves the lives of patients in the 21st century, and the last thing a patient needs is a lawmaker determining what health care is appropriate for others – especially absolute strangers.” Read more
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NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program Who May Apply : Applicant must be a nonprofit organization based in the Commonwealth designated as a 501(c)(3) and principally serve individuals, groups, or institutions that are included within a bias motivation category for single bias hate crime incidents identified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in its Hate Crime Statistics Publication under the Uniform Crime Reporting program. Use : Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, safety and security planning, purchase of safety and security equipment, purchase of security related technology (metal detectors, protective lighting, deadbolts, etc.), safety and security training, upgrades to existing structures that enhance safety and security, and more. Funds : $10 million has been appropriated by the General Assembly to the Nonprofit Security Grant Fund. Applicant requests must be between $5,000 and $150,000. Application Deadline : August 27, 2024 More information : PCCD Website Historical & Museum Commission: Cultural and Historical Support Grants Who May Apply: Museums and official county historical societies. Use: Funds are intended to strengthen the museum community and provide operating support to museums and historical societies. Funds: Nearly $2 million in funds are available. Application Deadline: August Read more
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