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Kazeem announces nearly $1 million in state funding approved for local youth programs

(Apr 15, 2026) Rep. Carol Kazeem

CHESTER, April 15 –Two Chester City organizations, the Chester Education Foundation and the Make a Change Group, were awarded a total of nearly $1 million to expand their after-school programs for at-risk youth in the city, state Rep. Carol Kazeem, D-Delaware, announced today. Read more

 

Transportation, Agriculture, Community and Economic Development and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Apr 15, 2026) Rep. Carol Kazeem

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, 2026 More information: DCED Website Department of Agriculture: PA Preferred, PA Preferred Homegrown by Heroes, and PA Preferred Organic Marketing Grant Program Who May Apply: Grants may be awarded to PA Preferred, PA Preferred Homegrown by Heroes, or PA Preferred Organic licensees Use: Offsetting the cost of designing or redesigning product labels to include the PA Preferred logo, PA Preferred Homegrown by Heroes logo or PA Preferred Organic logo or Enhancing farmers’ market displays with the PA Preferred, PA Preferred Homegrown by Heroes or PA Preferred Organic logos Funds: Up to $500,000 is available in funding, with no grant to exceed $10,000 Application Deadline: Read more

 

Democratic SE Delegation urges PUC to reject PECO rate hikes

(Apr 08, 2026) Rep. Carol Kazeem

Members of the Pennsylvania House Democratic Southeast Delegation today wrote to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to express their strong opposition to proposed gas and electric rate hikes by PECO, according to state Rep. Jennifer O’Mara, D-Delaware, the delegation chair. Read more

 

Kazeem to co-host Senior Expo April 9

(Apr 06, 2026) Rep. Carol Kazeem

CHESTER, April 6 -- State Rep. Carol Kazeem will co-host a Senior Expo with state Sen. John Kane from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at the Upper Chichester Fieldhouse, 8500 Furey Road, Upper Chichester. “Lots of our residents don’t know about all the resources that are available to them,” Kazeem said. “That’s why Senator Kane and I have planned this one-stop-shop event to give folks a comprehensive idea of the programs out there to help them. I’m looking forward to having face-to-face conversations with our seniors to hear their concerns and answer their questions.” The event is free and will feature vendors, giveaways, and a light lunch. Kazeem’s office staff will be present to answer questions about state-related issues. Information is available by calling Kazeem’s Chester office at 610-876-6420. Read more

 

Delaware County Legislative Delegation responds to PECO’s proposed rate hikes

(Apr 01, 2026) Rep. Carol Kazeem

DELAWARE COUNTY, April 1 – On Monday, PECO filed a request with the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission to significantly increase their gas and electric rates beginning next year. On average, these rate hikes would cost families an additional $20.08 per month for electricity and $14.52 per month for natural gas. Members of the Delaware County Legislative Delegation offered the following statements in response: “PECO’s request to raise their prices comes at a time when we’re already seeing unprecedented expenses for basic necessities due to rapid tech innovation, extreme federal actions and our county’s strained health care systems,” Rep. Gina Curry said. “This proposed increase is not just about dollars, it’s about equity. Our most vulnerable communities are already carrying the heaviest burden, and they should not be asked to pay more for basic necessities. Energy is a right, not a luxury.” “Our working families are contending with surging prices on everything from groceries to gasoline,” said Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware. “In Harrisburg we’re working to help families manage the economic uncertainty stemming from mismanagement in Washington with policies like the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, but a price hike in their monthly PECO bill makes it harder and harder for families to get ahead.” Read more

 

Community and Economic Development, Transportation Safety, Fresh Food and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Mar 31, 2026) Rep. Carol Kazeem

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: Business in Our Sites Who May Apply: Municipalities, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development authorities, private developers (construction loans only) Use: The acquisition and development of key sites for future use by businesses, private developers, and others Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 More information: CFA Website Department of Community and Economic Development: Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) Please note, the NAP is broken down into 5 programs (The Neighborhood Assistance Program, the Special Program Priorities, the Charitable Food Program, the Neighborhood Partnership Program, and the Enterprise Zone Program.) Please visit the DCED website for specifics on each program. Who May Apply: Nonprofit organizations Use: The goals of the Programs are to promote community participation and collaborations among the residents, nonprofits and businesses while producing outcomes by assisting a distressed area or the low-income population in a neighborhood. Eligible neighborhood nonprofits apply for tax credits based on pending contributions from for-profit companies. Funds: The total available NAP tax credit amount is $72 million. Application Deadline: May 29, 2026 More information: DCED Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Juvenile Read more

 

Addressing ongoing housing crisis will improve economic development, testifiers say

(Mar 30, 2026) Rep. Carol Kazeem

As the cost of housing continues to soar and demand outweighs supply, Pennsylvania lawmakers are taking a closer look at how to help more people afford to buy or rent a home. Read more

 

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

(Mar 04, 2026) Rep. Carol Kazeem

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

 

Government Grants & Programs

(Feb 26, 2026) Rep. Carol Kazeem

PTRR for 2025 Is Now Open 2025 PTRR application filing period is now open. You may be eligible for a rebate of up to $1,000. Please contact my office if you require assistance applying for this program. Applications for home heating help--Until May 8 The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program allows you to apply for a cash grant to help pay your heating bill—from $200 to $1,000 based on your household size, income, and fuel type. For more information, click here . You can also contact my office if you need help applying for LIHEAP or need help with any utility-related issues. Deadline to apply is May 8. The New Fast File Program The Department of Revenue has launched a new Fast File program to offer a free and quick way for select Pennsylvanians to file their PA Personal Income Tax Return (PA-40). The goal of Fast File is to provide a streamlined online option for taxpayers with a simple PA return, helping them meet their tax obligations while avoiding the cost of other tax-filing services. Roughly 100,000 Pennsylvania taxpayers will be getting letters from DOR about the program. Click here to learn more . As always, my office is here to help! Stop by if you need any tax forms. Grants Available for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations PennDOT is accepting applications for grants to install electric vehicle charging stations. Contractors installing publicly accessible community chargers may apply by August 21 . The grants can be Read more

 

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

(Feb 26, 2026) Rep. Carol Kazeem

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

 

Government Programs & Grants

(Feb 20, 2026) Rep. Carol Kazeem

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Government Programs & Grants

(Feb 20, 2026) Rep. Carol Kazeem

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Government Programs & Grants

(Feb 13, 2026) Rep. Carol Kazeem

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

(Feb 11, 2026) Rep. Carol Kazeem

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

 

Scholarships

(Feb 09, 2026) Rep. Carol Kazeem

Grow PA Grant Program accepting 2026-27 applications The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency is accepting applications for the Grow PA Grant Program for the 2026–27 school year. The program is designed to expand opportunities for Pennsylvania’s workforce by helping students pursue training and education in high demand occupations. Qualified students may receive up to $5,000 per year, with the grant renewable for up to four years. If you’re planning to pursue post-secondary education or workforce training, this program can help make those opportunities more affordable. Deadline for applications is April 15, 2026. The PA House of Representatives Scholarship Program The PA House of Representatives Scholarship Program awards two four-year scholarships to high school seniors each year. Each scholarship covers the cost of one semester of tuition at the State System of Higher Education for each of the four years. Applications are due April 15. Anti-Litter Photo Contest The Pennsylvania Resources Council is holding the Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest to bring awareness to litter in PA. Contestants may enter up to five original images that highlight an anti-litter message. The contest is specifically open to amateur photographers, who can send their photos to the Pennsylvania Resources Council. Top prize is $500, second is $250, and third is $100. Submit your photos here . Contest dates run from Read more

 

Call to Action: Help Our Trans Kids

(Feb 09, 2026) Rep. Carol Kazeem

Our LGBTQ+ population deserves and has always deserved the same level of critical healthcare as all other populations of people in our communities. During the past twelve months, the current federal government has targeted and punished specific populations of people in the USA through cuts, bans, and cruelty. The federal government has proposed two new rules that could make it virtually impossible for transgender youth to get the health care they need. These proposed rules: Block Medicaid and CHIP funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth; and Punish hospitals and providers that offer this care by threatening their ability to participate in Medicare and Medicaid altogether. If finalized, these rules would block hospitals and doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth across the country. They would also take away public funding like Medicaid and CHIP from kids who rely on that coverage to access best practice, medically necessary care. Furthermore, not only would these proposals restrict youths’ access to gender-affirming care in the Medicaid and CHIP systems, but because almost every hospital in America receives this funding alongside Medicare, every one of them would have to cut off access to that care to continue receiving federal funding for other patients. This will impact all families seeking care for their trans children, regardless if they are doing so with public insurance, private insurance, or their own funds. Read more

 

My Take on Gov. Shapiro's 2026-2027 Proposed State Budget

(Feb 06, 2026) Rep. Carol Kazeem

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

(Feb 05, 2026) Rep. Carol Kazeem

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

 

Kazeem announces $1.7M in state funding for Conrail Stoney Creek Yard rail freight improvement project in Chester City

(Jan 23, 2026) Rep. Carol Kazeem

CHESTER, Jan. 23 –State Rep. Carol Kazeem, D-Delaware, announced today that Conrail had been awarded $1.7 million in state grants for rail freight improvements to its Stoney Creek Yard in Chester. “This state funding will increase our region’s identity as a critical freight connector in the Northeast and will create and sustain family-sustaining jobs in our district,” Kazeem said. “This strategic infrastructure investment will energize our own local economy’s growth for a long time to come.” The funding will be used to replace 11 turnouts within Stoney Creek Yard and includes replacements with steel timbers. The Conrail project was one of 30 projects selected to receive Rail Transportation Assistance Program and Rail Freight Assistance Program funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. According to PennDOT, Pennsylvania is the only state with a dedicated rail freight grant program in the country. Read more

 

Goverment grants & programs
1 day ago

Kazeem announces nearly $1 million in state funding approved for local youth programs
Apr 15, 2026

Transportation, Agriculture, Community and Economic Development and Additional Grant Opportunities
Apr 15, 2026

Democratic SE Delegation urges PUC to reject PECO rate hikes
Apr 08, 2026

Kazeem to co-host Senior Expo April 9
Apr 06, 2026

Delaware County Legislative Delegation responds to PECO’s proposed rate hikes
Apr 01, 2026

Community and Economic Development, Transportation Safety, Fresh Food and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 31, 2026

Addressing ongoing housing crisis will improve economic development, testifiers say
Mar 30, 2026

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

Government Grants & Programs
Feb 26, 2026

Violence Prevention, Recreation Facilities, Mental Health, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Feb 26, 2026

Government Programs & Grants
Feb 20, 2026

Government Programs & Grants
Feb 20, 2026

Government Programs & Grants
Feb 13, 2026

Grant Memo: Transportation, Parks, Pedestrian Safety, School Mental Health, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Feb 11, 2026

Scholarships
Feb 09, 2026

Call to Action: Help Our Trans Kids
Feb 09, 2026

My Take on Gov. Shapiro's 2026-2027 Proposed State Budget
Feb 06, 2026

Transportation, Public Schools, Public Safety, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Feb 05, 2026

Kazeem announces $1.7M in state funding for Conrail Stoney Creek Yard rail freight improvement project in Chester City
Jan 23, 2026