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Salisbury bill would help protect tree canopy for communities

(1 hour ago) 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

(7 hours ago) 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

 

Salisbury: $266,000 secured for Wilkinsburg intersection project

(Dec 30, 2025) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

“Modernizing the equipment at our intersections is a critical upgrade,” Salisbury said. “Making sure that we have state-of-the-art signals that are properly timed and synced makes commutes smoother and travelers safer, and it even helps save gas and lower emissions. I’m thankful to PennDOT and our local partners for helping to drive this funding home.” Read more

 

New dollars for our museums; December deadlines; LIFE program provides in-home care for seniors – and more!

(Dec 29, 2025) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

New dollars for our museums; December deadlines; LIFE program provides in-home care for seniors – and more! Read more

 

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

(Dec 28, 2025) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction (SAEDR) Category One Who May Apply: Nonprofit organizations. Use: To support projects designed to educate the public about the dangers of substance abuse and/or reduce demand for these substances. Funds: PCCD expects to award up to nine grants with budgets not to exceed $200,000 over a 24- month project period. Application Deadline: February 23, 2026 More information: PCCD Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction (SAEDR) Categories Two and Three Who May Apply: A statewide organization that possesses five or more consecutive years of experience carrying out substance abuse education and demand reduction programs, maintains a drug-free workplace policy, and has as its purpose the reduction of substance abuse. Use: The goal of SAEDR Category 2 funding is to educate youth, caregivers of youth, and employers about the dangers of substance use; and increase the awareness of the benefits of a drug-free Pennsylvania. The goal of SAEDR Category 3 funding is to educate employers, unions, and employees about the dangers of substance use in the workplace Funds: PCCD expects to fund up to three Category 2 and three Category 3 Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction (SAEDR) projects to support this initiative. Budgets for each project may not exceed Read more

 

Holiday wishes; new district funding; Pennie Open Enrollment extended; rebate deadline – and more!

(Dec 22, 2025) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

Holiday wishes; new district funding; Pennie Open Enrollment extended; rebate deadline – and more! Read more

 

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

(Dec 22, 2025) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Violence Intervention & Prevention (VIP) + Building Opportunities for Out-of-School Time (BOOST) Combined Grant Program Who May Apply: Community-based nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status (VIP or BOOST), municipality, county, or district attorney’s office (VIP only), institute of higher education (VIP only), school district or career and technical center (BOOST only), library (BOOST only). Use: VIP + BOOST funds can be used to support a wide range of eligible activities designed to reduce and respond to community violence. Funds: Approximately $60 million in state funding is available, with no less than $11.5 million designated for BOOST funding. Application Deadline: January 26, 2026 More information: PCCD website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Statewide Building Opportunities for Out-of-School Time (BOOST) Program Who May Apply: Statewide youth-serving nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(4) status. Use: Funds for the proposed program may be used to support upstream prevention initiatives focused on school-age youth who are at risk, such as mentoring and OST programs. Funds: No less than $11.5 million in state VIP funding has been designated for BOOST funding. Application Deadline: January 26, 2026 More information: PCCD Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: School Safety and Mental Health Read more

 

Salisbury: More than $3.8 million secured for District 34 projects

(Dec 18, 2025) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

“The new dollars will go to work fixing our roads, improving water and wastewater services, fighting blight, and making it easier for our municipalities to deliver the services residents need to thrive,” Salisbury said. “I’m grateful to CFA for the funding and thankful to our local partners who helped bring it home.” Read more

 

Funding for a unique peer support program; district news; remember these deadlines!

(Dec 16, 2025) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about funding for a unique peer support program, district news, and important state deadline reminders! Read more

 

Salisbury: Nearly $1.4 million in new tax credits will spur investments in District 34 projects to fight blight, grow businesses, improve quality of life

(Dec 16, 2025) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

“The new tax credits are giving our regional business partners a great incentive to invest in our district in meaningful ways, from strengthening services for underserved and vulnerable residents to revitalizing depressed, blighted areas, to helping our businesses grow," Salisbury said. "It’s exciting to know that these investments will be powering a lot of positive change here at home.” Read more

 

Salisbury: $500,000 secured for peer advocacy program to aid recovery, reentry for people with substance use disorders

(Dec 11, 2025) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

“Passages to Recovery has been helping people in our community rebuild their lives for more than 50 years,” Salisbury said. “With this new funding, they will be able to relaunch and staff a unique program that provides people in the justice system access to peer advocates – people who have lived similar experiences and can inspire and empower them. Having the support of a peer who has been on the same path and has overcome the same challenges provides an ally to trust, a touchstone to reality, and a source of critical information.” Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District

(Dec 11, 2025) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: Local Share Account Philadelphia Who May Apply: Community Development Corporations, economic development organizations and redevelopment authorities, business improvement districts/neighborhood improvement districts, non-profit organizations with a 501(c) designation, the City of Philadelphia, the School District of Philadelphia. Any eligible organization must be located in Philadelphia. Use: Economic development projects, neighborhood revitalization projects, community improvement projects, projects in the public interest. Any eligible project must be located in Philadelphia. Funds: Grant amounts will vary based on the specific project requirements but are limited to a minimum request/award of $10,000 and a maximum request/award of $500,000. Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 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 Read more

 

Salisbury bill would help protect tree canopy for communities
1 hour ago

Transportation, Public Schools, Public Safety, and Additional Grant Opportunities
7 hours ago

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

Salisbury: $266,000 secured for Wilkinsburg intersection project
Dec 30, 2025

New dollars for our museums; December deadlines; LIFE program provides in-home care for seniors – and more!
Dec 29, 2025

Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, Environmental, Agricultural and Additional Grant Opportunities
Dec 28, 2025

Holiday wishes; new district funding; Pennie Open Enrollment extended; rebate deadline – and more!
Dec 22, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Dec 22, 2025

Salisbury: More than $3.8 million secured for District 34 projects
Dec 18, 2025

Funding for a unique peer support program; district news; remember these deadlines!
Dec 16, 2025

Salisbury: Nearly $1.4 million in new tax credits will spur investments in District 34 projects to fight blight, grow businesses, improve quality of life
Dec 16, 2025

Salisbury: $500,000 secured for peer advocacy program to aid recovery, reentry for people with substance use disorders
Dec 11, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District
Dec 11, 2025