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Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Mar 06, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Who May Apply: Municipalities, councils of government, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agency, ports (rail/freight) Use: The MTF provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure a safe and reliable system of transportation exists in Pennsylvania. The program is intended to provide financial assistance in order to improve public transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit revitalization. Funds: Requests must have a total eligible cost of $100,000 or more and no request shall exceed $3,000,000 for any project. Application Deadline: July 31, 2025 More information: DCED 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 Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grant Who May Apply: Farmers, prospective farmers, and others may apply. Use: Strategic business Read more

 

E-Blast: Budget Hearings Continue, Scholarship Opportunities, & more!

(Feb 28, 2025)

We continued our appropriations hearings with the Departments of Education, State, Conservation and Natural Resources, Agriculture, Environmental Protection, and the Attorney General's office! Read more

 

PA Black Maternal Health Caucus Brunch and Learn

(Feb 28, 2025)

On Friday, March 14, the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus is hosting a brunch and learn in honor of Black Midwifery Day! Register through the link here.  Read more

 

Shred Event with Rep. Boyd

(Feb 28, 2025)

Residents of the 163rd and 164th Legislative District! Rep. Boyd and I are teaming up for a Shred Event on March 15 at Upper Darby High School from 9 a.m. to noon. Along with paper, we can also shred hard drives, laptops, and cell phones! Pre-register by calling 610-259-7016 Read more

 

E-Blast: Budget Hearings Begin, Upcoming Events, & more!

(Feb 21, 2025)

This week was the first of many House Appropriations budget hearings! On Wednesday, we heard from PennDOT. I asked Secretary of Transportation Mike Carroll about how we can heighten traffic enforcement in school zones. Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Feb 19, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: PA Small Water and Sewer Program Who May Apply: Municipalities or a municipal authority Use: Projects that involve the construction, improvement, expansion, repair, or rehabilitation of a water supply system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, or flood control projects that are owned and maintained by an eligible applicant. Funds: Projects must have a total cost of not less than $30,000 and not more than $500,000. A total of $50 million was allocated in the fiscal year 2024/25 Fiscal Code. Application Deadline: April 30, 2025 More information: CFA Website 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, 2025 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 Read more

 

Property Tax Rent Rebate Clinic

(Feb 19, 2025)

Come meet Rep. Curry and state Sen. Tim Kearney and members of their staff as they will be available to help constituents apply for the Property Tax Rent Rebate program. They'll also be able to assist with other state government-related matters. Seniors over 65 call (610) 259-7016 to pre-register! Read more

 

E-Blast: Weekend Closures, SEIU Luncheon, & more!

(Feb 13, 2025)

What a great week for the people of the greater Philadelphia area! I hope all of you have celebrated the Eagles huge Superbowl victory responsibly and safely! We had some local winners as well! Learn more in this week's E-Blast! Read more

 

Youth Activity & Resource Fair

(Feb 13, 2025)

Join us for our Youth Activity and Resource Fair! Parents register through the link here . Read more

 

4th Annual Black & Diverse Business Forum!

(Feb 11, 2025)

State Sen. Tim Kearney and I are teaming up for our 4th Annual Black & Diverse Business Forum! Hear from experts on entrepreneurship, certifications, capital access, marketing, branding and more! Read more

 

Curry announces more than $32,600 in grants for local fire companies

(Feb 11, 2025)

“I am pleased that the Shapiro administration is continuing to support our first responders,” Curry said. “This funding will go towards helping our fire companies with their greatest needs. I am committed to getting our local departments the funding they need to provide the best services.” Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Feb 11, 2025)

Below are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: All-Terrian Vehicle and Snowmobile Program Who May Apply: Municipalities, non-profit and for-profit organizations Use: All-Terrain Vehicle and Snowmobile projects include the planning, acquisition of land, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, purchase of equipment for maintenance and construction, and development of educational programs related to ATV and/or snowmobile trails and facilities. Funds: Funding comes from the ATV Management Restricted Account and the Snowmobile Restricted Account as authorized by Act 97 of 2016. There is no match requirement for this funding; however, applications that provide match funding will be given additional consideration. Application Deadline: March 31, 2025 More information: DCNR Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Medical & MH Pilots for CSA Victims Who May Apply: Any for-profit entity, non-profit entity, an entity affiliated with a CAC or MDIT (e.g., public agency or hospital), or unit of local government. Schools (including colleges and universities) are considered governmental units and are eligible to apply. Use: The goal of this specific solicitation is to support the development and implementation of innovative pilot projects that enhance or expand medical and mental health services for Read more

 

E-Blast: Budget Address, GO BIRDS, & more!

(Feb 07, 2025)

This week we heard Gov. Shapiro's budget address! The Governor outlined many great initiatives that my colleagues and I on the House Appropriations Committee look forward to including and improving when it’s time to put forward our budget in the summer! Read more

 

E-Blast: Lloyd's Law Update, Maternal Health Conferences, & more!

(Jan 31, 2025)

On Monday, I spoke at a joint press conference with the Women's Health Caucus and the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus. During these unprecedented times, we wanted to make sure we had our priorities laid out as we continue to fight for women and mothers everywhere to make their own decisions regarding their own health. Read more

 

Rep. Curry's Statement on recent federal actions

(Jan 31, 2025)

Today, we pause to honor the lives lost in the tragic plane and military helicopter crash in Washington, D.C. We grieve for the families who are now facing an unimaginable loss, and we hold in our hearts the service members, passengers, flight crew, and loved ones affected by this devastating tragedy. Their sacrifice and humanity will not be forgotten. May we find strength in our shared mourning and unity in our collective commitment to uphold the dignity of every life. Read more

 

Bipartisan ‘Meet Me in the Middle’ Caucus welcomes new session

(Jan 29, 2025)

HARRISBURG, Jan. 29 – In a renewed effort to continue fostering collaboration and bipartisanship, Reps. Jill Cooper, R-Westmoreland, Joe Hohenstein, D-Phila., Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware, and Jamie Flick, R-Lycoming/Union, are re-introducing the Bipartisan “Meet Me in the Middle” Caucus for the new 2025-26 legislative session. During the 2023-24 legislative session, the caucus’ activities included touring a senior center and hosting an information meeting on the dangers of pornography for children. Success was had with the passage and enactment of Act 52 of 2023, which makes it easier for school districts to host dual enrollment programs. The caucus’ purpose is to bring members from both parties together to listen to people, nonprofit organizations, civic groups and businesses across the commonwealth. By sitting down and listening to their stories and concerns, caucus members can then work collectively to address issues, find solutions and listen to one other's perspectives without straying from one’s core legislative beliefs. "Results matter. When constituents contact their legislator’s office with concerns, they are not interested in partisan explanations; they want to know what 'we' are doing," Cooper said. “As a freshman last session, having co-authored a bill (Act 52 of 2023) that made it through the legislative process was an incredible achievement, and that Read more

 

Curry announces $100,000 in CFA grants

(Jan 28, 2025)

"Veterans Park is a beautiful area in the center Lansdowne Borough," Curry stated. "Providing the people of Lansdowne with a place to reflect and honor our veterans helps bring the community together. I thank the Commonwealth Financing Authority and state Sen. Tim Kearney for securing the funding for the project so it my continue to evolve and grow." Read more

 

E-Blast: Session next week, Blood Drive recap, & more!

(Jan 24, 2025)

We're getting back to session next week! I am excited to get back to work with all of my colleagues, though these next few weeks will be difficult. We will be starting session without Rep. Matthew Gergely who passed away last week. Emotionally, it will be a tough week for all of us in the House.  Read more

 

SCORE Annual Business Forum and Resource Fair

(Jan 24, 2025)

I am partnering with SCORE to host a FREE Business Forum and Resource Fair! There will be free business mentoring services along with resources on: - New business development opportunities - Networking with other business owners - Funding sources Space is limited, so be sure to register through the link here . Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jan 23, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Victims of Crime Act 2025-2027 Who May Apply: Agencies currently receiving federal Victims of Crime Act funding. Use: The federal VOCA guidelines classify eligible activities/costs into three categories: direct service costs, activities supporting direct services, and subrecipient administrative costs. The federal VOCA guidelines can be found in the Federal Register at: Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Program . Funds: This solicitation is for approximately $53.9 million in federal VOCA funds for the first year with year two amounts being determined at the November 2025 Victims Services Advisory Committee (VSCA) meeting. PCCD expects to fund approximately 157 grants. Applicants will be required to submit a continuation application for year two. Application Deadline: March 14, 2025 More information: PCCD Website Department of Health: WalkWorks Active Transportation Planning Program Who May Apply: Municipalities and metropolitan and rural planning organizations. Priority will be given to communities located in PA DOH State Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN) priority counties or with an overall percentile rating above 60 in the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) PennEnviroScreen Tool. The 10 current SPAN target counties are: Clearfield, Erie, Fayette, Greene, Lawrence, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mercer, Northumberland, and Philadelphia. Use: Funds will be Read more