Salisbury: Nearly $3.4 million in new grants secured for district construction, renovations, capital improvements
Allegheny County Delegation July 16, 2026 | 4:50 PM
BRADDOCK, July 16 – New grant funding of $3.35 million will fund capital improvements, building renovations, and site improvements in the 34th Legislative District, state Rep. Abigail Salisbury announced today.
Salisbury said four separate grants secured through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program will support construction and improvements in Wilkinsburg, Homewood, Swissvale and Pittsburgh.
“These dollars will be funding projects to keep vulnerable residents safer, improve access to state-of-the-art healthcare resources and expand our urban agriculture capabilities,” Salisbury said. “In addition to fighting food insecurity, the new agriculture hub in Wilkinsburg is going to bring new workforce development and educational opportunities. The funding to POWER House in Swissvale will keep vulnerable residents safer and more comfortable as they transition out of recovery.
“I’m excited to see all the funding take root, and I’m grateful to the governor and our local partners for helping to bring it home.”
Salisbury said the projects and funding include:
- $2 million to Grow Pittsburgh for work on a project to demolish a blighted structure and construct a new facility in Wilkinsburg with flexible instructional space, a teaching kitchen, produce processing and aggregation areas, cold storage, restrooms, and space for community gatherings. Site work will include ADA-accessible paths, stormwater features, green infrastructure, a green roof and balcony, parking, and public greenspace.
- $500,000 to POWER (Pennsylvania Organization for Women in Early Recovery) for capital and life safety improvements to the POWER House building located on the POWER Campus. Funding will address critical facility needs inside the building and on the grounds. Safety needs include a sprinkler system, new porch roof, sidewalk and patio replacement, and updated electronic door access. A French drain system and new windows will alleviate water damage that is occurring, further compromising client and staff safety.
- $500,000 to the Frick Art & Historical Center for restoration work on the Frick Pittsburgh Clayton mansion to mitigate against water infiltration, which has led to deterioration of the exterior's underlying wood frame and threatens the home's interior. Existing layers of paint will be removed and brick and stone then repointed with a compatible mortar. Brickwork will also be painted.
- $350,000 to Primary Health Care Services Inc., for construction work on the new Homewood Medical Complex. The funding will support core and shell construction, site improvements, site utilities and storm water management.
The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program is administered through the state Office of the Budget for the design, acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvement projects. More information about the program is available here: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/budget/programs-and-services/for-people-doing-business-with-the-commonwealth/for-grantees-and-subrecipients/racp.