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Davidson announces nearly $4.7 million in grants

HARRISBURG, Dec. 23 – State Rep. Nate Davidson, D-Cumberland/Dauphin, today announced that a total of $4,625,267 in grant funding has been awarded to support a variety of projects in Harrisburg and Cumberland County.

Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant:

  • $2,650,000 – LC Reserve Five, LLC for widening, signal upgrades, and pedestrian improvements on Paxton Street.

Local Share Account (LSA) Grants:

  • $750,000 – Harrisburg City for Phase 1 relocation of the Capital Area Greenbelt.
  • $400,000 – Cumberland County for a mobile command vehicle.
  • $208,004 – Lemoyne Borough for storm sewer lining.
  • $200,000 – YWCA Greater Harrisburg for needed building upgrades.
  • $107,738 – Sprocket Mural Works for a cargo van and thermoplastic heater.
  • $85,619 – Second City Church for stair and door improvements.
  • $50,000 – Handles Helping Hands for construction of low-income housing.
  • $44,654 – Valley Youth House for a new medium-sized transport van.

 

CFA Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program Grants:

  • $100,000 – East Pennsboro Township for Midway Park’s Building Bridges Through Play program.
  • $ 29,252 – 200 First Street Associates for the Summerdale Sidewalk and Walking Trail Extension project.

“These grants are going to places that are vital to our community,” Davidson said. “Whether it’s a shelter, a church, or a park, these projects prioritize keeping people happy, healthy, and engaged. Residents want to see their tax dollars making a tangible difference in their quality of life.”

The Commonwealth Financing Authority administers both Local Share Account and Act 13 funding. LSA funds, generated through the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, support a wide range of public-interest projects across the state.

The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grant funding to municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, and ports and rail freight entities to improve transportation assets and enhance communities. The projects support the safety and accessibility of Pennsylvania’s infrastructure.