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Tracking public school dollars; storm prep webinar; ‘Fast File’ tax option; statewide women’s survey – and more!

(Mar 09, 2026) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about tracking public school dollars; a storm prep webinar; the new ‘Fast File’ tax option; a statewide women’s survey and listening sessions – and more! Read more

 

Grant Memo: School Bus Safety, Recreation Facilities, Recycling, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Mar 04, 2026) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS PennDOT: Automated School Bus Enforcement Grant Program Who May Apply: School entities, independent school bus contractors, and municipal governments Use: To cover costs associated with the issuance of CDL licenses to operate school buses within the Commonwealth or to increase school bus safety, education, and training Funds: The total amount of funding available is $1.2 million. Grants can be awarded up to $100,000 per applicant Application Deadline: April 30, 2026 More information: PennDOT Website Department of Agriculture: Agricultural Product Promotion, Education and Export Promotion Matching Grant Program Who May Apply: Nonprofit organizations that can demonstrate engagement in market research, product development or promotion of agricultural products grown, raised or produced in the Commonwealth Use: To provide matching funds to nonprofit organizations engaged in market research, development or promotion of agricultural products Funds: Up to $381,810.50 is available for grants under the Program Application Deadline: April 10, 2026 More information: PDA Website Department of Environmental Protection: Recycling Program Development and Implementation Grant Program Who May Apply: Municipalities Use: To develop and implement recycling programs Funds: Grants are available up to $250,000. Application Read more

 

Read Rep. Salisbury's Winter 2026 Newsletter Online!

(Mar 04, 2026) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

Read Rep. Salisbury's Winter 2026 Newsletter Online! Read more

 

Opt in to keep receiving my e-newsletter; seeking solutions from agency leaders; don’t miss these district events – and more!

(Mar 02, 2026) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

Opt in to keep receiving my e-newsletter; seeking solutions from agency leaders; don’t miss these district events – and more! Read more

 

Violence Prevention, Recreation Facilities, Mental Health, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Feb 27, 2026) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Transportation: National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding Round 1 (Southeastern Region) Who May Apply: Contractors installing a publicly available community charger Use: To plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain charging stations across Pennsylvania. Subsequent rounds for other regions will be announced at later dates. Funds: Applicants may apply for up to 80 percent federal cost share of the eligible costs, with a minimum required match of 20 percent from non-federal sources. The maximum award size per selected Project is $1 million Application Deadline: August 21, 2026 More information: PennDOT Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Violence & Delinquency Prevention Programs Who May Apply: Eligibility for these funds is open to local units of government (counties, municipalities), nonprofit organizations, private providers offering services to system-involved youth, and institutions of higher education. Use: To strengthen community-based strategies that prevent youth violence, delinquency, and other problem behaviors, expand diversion and deflection opportunities, and support successful reentry in accordance with Balanced and Restorative Justice guiding principles. Funds: A total of $5 million in state VDPP funds is being announced to support this initiative. PCCD expects to fund a minimum of 20 grants with budgets not to exceed Read more

 

New funding for fire/EMS; reader poll; immigration resources; healthy food demo – and more!

(Feb 25, 2026) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

New funding for fire/EMS; reader poll; immigration resources; healthy food demo – and more! Read more

 

Meeting with local officials; brainstorming with residents; remember these tax credits; expungement clinic – and more!

(Feb 16, 2026) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

Meeting with local officials; brainstorming with residents; remember these tax credits; expungement clinic – and more! Read more

 

Grant Memo: Transportation, Parks, Pedestrian Safety, School Mental Health, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Feb 10, 2026) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: All-Terrain Vehicle/Snowmobile Grants Who May Apply: County and municipal governments, non-profits, for-profits Use: Planning, acquisition of land, development, rehabilitation, maintenance of ATV or snowmobile trails and facilities, purchase of equipment, and educational programs related to the use of ATVs or snowmobiles Funds: Grants will range between $25,000 and $1,000,000 Application Deadline: March 31, 2026 More information: DCNR 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. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis More information: DCED Website Department of Community and Economic Development: Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Who May Apply: Technical and trade schools, school districts, post-secondary academic institutions, workforce investment boards, economic development organizations, and non-profit organizations. For-profit Read more

 

Come to my Q & A Monday evening; keeping the light on government meetings; mobile health event Feb. 12 – and more!

(Feb 09, 2026) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

Come to my Q & A Monday evening; keeping the light on government meetings; mobile health event Feb. 12 – and more! Read more

 

Civics bee; Q & A Feb. 9; Section 8 housing news – and more!

(Feb 05, 2026) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

Civics bee; Q & A Feb. 9; Section 8 housing news – and more! Read more

 

Salisbury bill would help protect tree canopy for communities

(Feb 02, 2026) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

“Preserving the tree canopy is critical for urban environments – not just because trees beautify the landscape, but because they provide so many other benefits, from reducing air pollution and stormwater runoff to providing cooling shade and reducing energy costs, to raising property values and increasing pedestrian traffic for local businesses.“Residents recognize the need for utilities to trim and prune trees – and sometimes even remove them – to ensure vegetation does not interfere with power lines. But it’s critical to ensure that those management efforts are done with an eye toward what is best for residents and the environment.My bill would do that by requiring a utility that removes a tree to plant a new one, within two years, in a location of the municipality’s choice.” Read more

 

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

(Feb 02, 2026) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

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

 

Join me for a Q&A; $16 million for district projects; ICE accountability; reader poll – and more!

(Jan 28, 2026) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

Join me for a Q&A; $16 million for district projects; ICE accountability; reader poll – and more! Read more

 

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

(Jan 23, 2026) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

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

 

Pa. lawmakers detail bill to route ICE complaints to Human Relations Commission

(Jan 22, 2026) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

HARRISBURG, Jan. 22 – Four Pennsylvania House Democrats are introducing legislation to empower the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission to receive and document complaints from the public regarding civil-liberties violations by federal ICE agents and law enforcement agencies working with ICE. State Reps. Paul Friel, Greg Scott, Abigail Salisbury and Joe Hohenstein circulated a co-sponsorship memorandum today outlining their plan to protect residents and hold ICE accountable in Pennsylvania. “This is a failure of leadership at the highest level,” said Friel, D-Chester . “These raids are not making our communities safer, nor do they seem designed to accomplish that goal. The tactics employed by ICE officials are proving to be inhumane, ineffective and unconstitutional. We must hold accountable those who violate both their duty to the constitution and the rights of our community members.” The memo highlights a troubling rise in hostile and unlawful actions under the guise of “immigration enforcement,” citing examples from Minneapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles, and other cities where ICE has overstepped its authority. “The actions we’ve seen from ICE agents nationwide are traumatizing,” said Scott, D-Montgomery . “They’re horrific, and the federal administration’s refusal to acknowledge that is alarming. Residents witnessing civil-liberties violations currently have Read more

 

Salisbury: $10 million secured to replace lead water service lines for District 34 residents

(Jan 21, 2026) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

“Residents have a right to expect that the tap water flowing into their homes is safe, but the existence of lead service lines continues to pose a threat in many communities,” Salisbury said. “The new funding will allow Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority to replace approximately 1,000 lead lines with copper ones, to bring more households in our district safer water and more residents the peace of mind they deserve.” Read more

 

Salisbury: $6 million secured for District 34 transportation projects, water and sewer improvements

(Jan 20, 2026) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

“The funding will help ease the burden on taxpayers and allow our municipalities to perform critical repairs and structural upgrades,” Salisbury said. “From repaving our roads to strengthening deteriorating infrastructure so we can better manage stormwater, every dollar of these grants will go to work keeping our communities safer and healthier.” Read more

 

My take on PUC’s storm response report; fun at the Farm Show; internship & scholarship opportunities – and more!

(Jan 13, 2026) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

PUC storm report fails to highlight communication issues Last week, the state Public Utility Commission issued its final report and recommendations on our regional utilities’ response to the April 29 storm that left nearly 680,000 residents without power. While the report found that preparations from power companies were “generally appropriate” based on forecasts, our experience here in the district told a much different story. Many calls to Duquesne Light went unanswered, and some residents waited nearly two weeks to get power restored. In the minutes and hours after the storm, as we scrambled to deliver oxygen tanks to residents who called us in tears, fearing they were going to die, it became obvious that we need better logistics and communications from our utility provider and more effective communications with local emergency coordinators. We also need to remember that emergency preparedness isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition and that some residents – including those who are elderly, infirm, or living with serious medical conditions – don’t have the means to properly prepare for long-term emergencies. Visit this page and this page to hear more about why I believe PUC’s report falls short and what we need to do to be Read more

 

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

(Jan 12, 2026) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

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

 

The year in review; seeking a spring intern; student aid & scholarship webinars – and more!

(Jan 06, 2026) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about our progress in 2025, our spring internship opportunity, student aid & scholarship webinars, and more! Read more

 

Tracking public school dollars; storm prep webinar; ‘Fast File’ tax option; statewide women’s survey – and more!
Mar 09, 2026

Grant Memo: School Bus Safety, Recreation Facilities, Recycling, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 04, 2026

Read Rep. Salisbury's Winter 2026 Newsletter Online!
Mar 04, 2026

Opt in to keep receiving my e-newsletter; seeking solutions from agency leaders; don’t miss these district events – and more!
Mar 02, 2026

Violence Prevention, Recreation Facilities, Mental Health, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Feb 27, 2026

New funding for fire/EMS; reader poll; immigration resources; healthy food demo – and more!
Feb 25, 2026

Meeting with local officials; brainstorming with residents; remember these tax credits; expungement clinic – and more!
Feb 16, 2026

Grant Memo: Transportation, Parks, Pedestrian Safety, School Mental Health, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Feb 10, 2026

Come to my Q & A Monday evening; keeping the light on government meetings; mobile health event Feb. 12 – and more!
Feb 09, 2026

Civics bee; Q & A Feb. 9; Section 8 housing news – and more!
Feb 05, 2026

Salisbury bill would help protect tree canopy for communities
Feb 02, 2026

Transportation, Public Schools, Public Safety, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Feb 02, 2026

Join me for a Q&A; $16 million for district projects; ICE accountability; reader poll – and more!
Jan 28, 2026

Community Parks, Public Schools, Public Safety, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jan 23, 2026

Pa. lawmakers detail bill to route ICE complaints to Human Relations Commission
Jan 22, 2026

Salisbury: $10 million secured to replace lead water service lines for District 34 residents
Jan 21, 2026

Salisbury: $6 million secured for District 34 transportation projects, water and sewer improvements
Jan 20, 2026

My take on PUC’s storm response report; fun at the Farm Show; internship & scholarship opportunities – and more!
Jan 13, 2026

Transportation, Public Schools, Public Safety, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jan 12, 2026

The year in review; seeking a spring intern; student aid & scholarship webinars – and more!
Jan 06, 2026