The Wildlands Conservancy today was awarded a $175,000 Growing Greener grant by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, announced state Rep. Robert Freeman. Read more
"One such model, the lease-to-purchase mortgage, allows a household to rent a home for a period before taking on the mortgage and ownership of the property with a portion of each month’s rent set aside in an escrow account and used to cover the down payment and closing costs," Freeman said. Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Human Services: OCDEL Keystone STARS Continuous Quality Improvement Who May Apply: Eligible childcare providers will be notified via an eligibility letter from their Early Learning Resource Center. Providers must meet the requirements outlined here . Use: Staff qualifications and professional development, early childhood education programs, partnerships with families and communities, leadership and management, and accreditation costs. Funds: Grant amounts vary by provider. Grant funding comes from $12 million of federal Childcare Development Fund funds. Application Deadline: Feb. 15, 2024 More information: Keystone STARS Website Department of Transportation: State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) Incentive Program Who May Apply: To be eligible for STIC Incentive funding, the STIC or other equivalent task force, committee or group must be formally established with a charter, include public and private members, meet regularly, and comprehensively consider sources of innovation. Use: The State Transportation Innovation Council Incentive Program provides funding to help STICs foster a culture of innovation and make innovations standard practice in their states. Examples of allowable activities include but are not limited to: developing standards and specifications; developing training to facilitate widespread use of innovation, developing Read more
“The Commonwealth Financing Authority took a huge step in helping Easton and surrounding communities by funding various important improvements that will lead to cleaner water, better sewers and continued operation of valuable arts programs,” said Freeman. Read more
State Rep. Robert Freeman (D-Northampton) helped pass a bill in the house declaring Saturday 'Wreaths Across America Day in Pennsylvania." Read more
There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more
“Through creating the position of Pennsylvania Poet Laureate, we will recognize important contemporary contributors to the literary arts and promote our Commonwealth’s cultural heritage,” Rep. Robert Freeman, D-Northampton, wrote. Read more
“As the mayor mentioned, it really has served to draw more people back into Downtown, and it provides a very festive setting as we get into the holiday season,” Rep. Bob Freeman said. Read more
State Rep. Robert Freeman, D-Northampton, said the grants will expand the market's marketing efforts to attract more customers. Read more
Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more
“This funding will allow these municipalities to study ways to improve outdoor recreational activities for their residents. I have been a longtime proponent of effectively using green space and the WalkWorks program helps to connect local destinations with improved pedestrian, bicycle, and transit networks,” said Freeman. Read more
“The projects funded through the grant will expand marketing resources to bring additional customers to the three markets,” Rep. Freeman said. “We are lucky to have these successful farmers’ markets in Easton." Read more
“All three of these operations support local farmers and local producers. The projects funded through the grant will expand marketing resources to bring additional customers to the three markets,” said Freeman. Read more
“You can’t chart a good course unless you know the path that came before you,” said state Rep. Bob Freeman (D-136), who represents Hellertown borough in Harrisburg. Read more
Here are several grant programs that are open for applications. Read more
"Currently, the only communities that are able to create public housing police forces are Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and yet, many smaller cities also face similar problems with crime," said state Rep. Robert Freeman. Read more
“These grants show the importance of improved and accessible recreational spaces in our communities,” Freeman said. “Parks, trails and other green spaces offer relaxation and locations for people to enjoy either alone or with friends and family.” Read more
"All public housing authorities should have the ability to set up their own police force in order to better combat crime. A public housing police force also would greatly enhance community policing efforts, making public housing projects safer for their residents and their families, especially children and the elderly," Freeman said. Read more
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