NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) Firearm Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention Initiative Who May Apply: Units of local government, nonprofit organizations (including community-based and statewide organizations), institutions of higher education, and state government agencies. Use: To support programming that focuses on firearm-related suicide prevention. Funds: A total of $1 million in federal 2024 Byrne SCIP funds in available. PCCD expects to fund 4 to 6 grants over a 21-month period. Application Deadline: September 9, 2025 More information: PCCD 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 Read more
“America, Pennsylvania, and Dauphin County all share a rich and long history,” Davidson said. “Next year, the commonwealth will be welcoming millions of visitors as we come together to celebrate the 250th birthday of this great country. With the help of this grant, historians will tell the captivating history of Dauphin County, preserving and sharing the knowledge of our history for future generations.” Read more
The West Shore and Harrisburg school districts are both holding summer food programs for children 18 and younger! SUN Meals are free and help your kids get the nutrition they need all summer long. Read more
“It has been nearly seven years since the 40th Statewide Investigating Grand Jury issued their findings in the summer of 2018, and the two-year window for time-barred claims is the only legislative recommendation that has not been enacted,” said Davidson. “I cannot think of any other issue that has been voted on so many times, each with overwhelming, bipartisan support, and still is not done."This bill is not about any one institution or individual, this bill is about survivors of childhood sexual abuse seeking justice against the perpetrators of those crimes. They deserve to have their day in court, and the institution of the General Assembly would be well served to pass this long-overdue amendment clean and without delay." Read more
Below are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Transportation: School Bus Safety Grant Program Who May Apply: Independent school bus contractors, school entities, and municipalities Use: To promote and increase school bus safety, education, and training, as well as pay for education, training, and other associated costs related to an individual earning their commercial learner's permit, commercial driver's license, or school bus endorsement for the purpose of driving a school bus in Pennsylvania. Funds: $1.2 million in funds are available through the School Bus Safety Grant Program. Grant awards will not exceed $100,000. Application Deadline: July 3, 2025 More information: PennDOT website Department of Environmental Protection: Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grant Program Who May Apply: An electric grid operator, an electricity storage operator, an electricity generator, a transmission owner or operator, a distribution provider, a fuel supplier, and any other relevant entity, as determined by DEP in consultation with DOE. Use: To implement resilience measures throughout PA intended to mitigate the impact of electric grid disruptive events. Funds: $8 million in grant awards is available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. Application Deadline: Concept Paper submission availability will close at Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: PACTT (Pennsylvania Academic and Career/Technical Training) Grant Who May Apply: All residential facilities, community-based, and/or juvenile probation office providers that are not currently PACTT Affiliates and serve primarily adjudicated delinquent youth. Use: Applicants must ensure that the proposed program and associated expenses directly align with the PACTT affiliation areas (Academics, Job Skills Training, or Work-Related Services) the agency intends to pursue Funds: A total of $160,000 in state JRI funds is being announced to support this initiative among residential facilities, community-based providers, and juvenile probation departments. PCCD expects to fund eight grants with budgets not to exceed $20,000 over a 12-month project period. Application Deadline: July 7, 2025 More information: PCCD Website Department of Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grant Program Who May Apply: Farmers, prospective farmers, and others Use: Create or obtain business plans, management strategies, transition plans, ownership plans, or plans to maintain the long-term economic viability of a farm. Funds: Up to $500,000 is available in grant funding. Individual grants shall not exceed $15,000. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted until funds are exhausted. More information: PDA Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR Read more
“Too many Pennsylvanians are burdened with debt simply because they chose to receive treatment for an illness,” said Davidson, D-Cumberland/Dauphin. “In particular, cancer patients are over 70% more likely than other individuals to experience the devastating consequences of medical debt, have bills in collections and face tax liens or foreclosure. Those cancer patients with medical debt are three times as likely to not pursue treatment, even in the face of increased mortality. This legislation is a positive step toward addressing the issue of medical debt in the commonwealth and ensuring that Pennsylvanians are not forced to forgo life-saving treatment because of the cost.” Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Environmental Protection: Watershed Planning and Restoration Grant Who May Apply: Incorporated watershed associations, counties or municipalities, county conservation districts, council of governments or other authorized organizations including nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and municipal authorities. Use: Examples of eligible projects include existing WIP revision or updates and design and construction of BMPs, including riparian forest buffers, streambank fencing, agricultural erosion and sediment control and nutrient and manure management practices; animal waste storage systems, animal concentration area/animal heavy use area protection and barnyard runoff controls; design and construction of stormwater control measures; AMD treatment systems and other projects that will reduce nonpoint source pollution in watersheds where streams are impaired. Funds: Funds are provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and authorized through Section 319(h) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Application Deadline: June 20, 2025 More information: DEP Website Department of Environmental Protection: Growing Greener Plus Grant Who May Apply: Counties Use: To update a county’s Act 167 plan. Funds: Funding was included in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 state budget and grants will range from $40,000 to $60,000 depending on the county’s Read more
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HARRISBURG, April 9 – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Danilo Burgos to re-establish the Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative passed the PA House today. House Bill 764 would restore the Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative, which originally operated from 2004 to 2010. The program would once again provide grants for the construction, rehabilitation or expansion of grocery stores, farmers markers and other healthy food retail establishments in low- to moderate-income areas in need. “Restarting this program would allow us to help people who continue to suffer from hunger and malnourishment, as well as improve the quality of fresh produce available to people and promote local agricultural products throughout Pennsylvania,” Burgos said. “Food deserts continue to be serious problem in urban and rural areas alike. This program is proven to help with food insecurity, and it is time to restore it.” State Reps. Morgan Cephas, Nathan Davidson and Greg Scott joined Burgos in authoring the bill and advocating for its passage. Cephas, D-Phila., who serves as the Chairwoman of the Philadelphia House Delegation, said, “I’m very supportive of re-establishing the Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative which was a successful lifeline for so many communities in Philadelphia. Rampant health issues including malnutrition and obesity can be linked to a lack of access to fresh foods and Read more
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HARRISBURG, March 20 – This week, state Rep. Nate Davidson was appointed by Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton to serve on the Canada-United States Relations Committee of the Council of State Governments and welcomed the Canadian Consul General Tom Clark and a delegation of Canadian representatives to the Pennsylvania state Capitol. “It is a great honor and responsibility to be appointed to serve on the Canada-United States Relations Committee, especially at a time when our relationship is being tested by the reckless tariffs imposed by our federal government in Washington,” said Davidson, D-Cumberland/Dauphin. “In spite of the harm that will be inflicted on American consumers by those actions, I am eager to work with colleagues from across the nation to reinforce our bilateral relationship with Canada. As Consul General Clark reminded us, our ‘bond is built on friendship, trust and shared values,’ and we must be steadfast in our pledge to our Canadian neighbors that they will always have a friend in Pennsylvania.” The U.S. and Canada share one of the world’s most prosperous trade relationships, and Davidson emphasized the need for continued collaboration to support innovation, job creation, and sustainable economic development. “Canada is Pennsylvania’s No. 1 export partner, surpassing the next four largest export markets -- Mexico, China, the Netherlands and Japan -- Read more
To all our constituents and partners, thank you for making my first 100 days in office as successful as possible for Cumberland and Dauphin counties. We look forward to continuing our work but want to take a quick moment to reflect on our community’s successes in the first 100 days together! Read more
The Shapiro administration seeks Pennsylvanians who want careers in state government to attend a job fair at the Farm Show Complex from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5. Read more
To bring state government services to where you are, I am pleased to announce that my staff will offer constituent services during satellite hours across the legislative district. Read more
If you are an income-eligible senior 65 or older, widow or widower 50 or older, or a resident 18 or older with a disability, I invite you to my Property Tax & Rent Rebate Sign Up Day. Read more
Welcome to my first email newsletter! I am state Rep. Nate Davidson, and I am proud to report that I have been sworn in to represent you in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives! Read more
HARRISBURG, Jan. 30 – State Rep. Nate Davidson announced today that he will reopen a constituent service office in Lemoyne and hold an official reception there from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 717 Market St. in Lemoyne. During the open house, Davidson and his staff will answer questions about programs and services offered by the state. “Delivering constituent services for our community is job number one”, said Davidson, D-Cumberland/Dauphin. “I’m happy to open our district office and make my staff available to residents of Cumberland and Dauphin for any state and local issues they need assistance with – whether it’s property tax rebates or veterans’ benefit claims, our office is open and ready to help.” Davidson will also discuss legislative priorities for the 2025-26 House session. “With a governor of one party, a Senate of another, and a House divided by one vote, it is incumbent upon all legislators to work for the betterment of all Pennsylvanians. For me, it starts with proposals for supporting healthy and safe communities, strengthening schools regardless of ZIP code, growing our regional economy, and reforming government to make it more efficient and effective,” Davidson said. “I look forward to working with anyone who shares those values.” Constituents are invited to visit the Lemoyne office during regular hours, beginning Feb. 5, between 9 a.m. Read more
HARRISBURG, Jan. 16 – State Reps. Arvind Venkat, Nate Davidson, Tarik Khan, Bridget M. Kosierowski, Andrew Kuzma, Jim Rigby and Tim Twardzik have introduced a bipartisan bill that would create the Pennsylvania Medical Debt Relief Program. The legislation ( H.B. 79 ) would target the medical debt of low-income Pennsylvania residents for relief. The Pennsylvania Medical Debt Relief Program would also improve the finances of health care institutions and providers, concentrated largely in rural Pennsylvania, that regularly carry debt that is less likely to be repaid. Furthermore, the legislation would enact provisions to ensure transparency in existing hospital charity care programs and provide assistance in applying for charity care to prevent the accumulation of new medical debt. “Medical debt has been dubbed a ‘uniquely American problem,’ so it’s my hope that our bill will help provide relief to as many Pennsylvanians as possible,” said Venkat, D-Allegheny. “I’m proud to partner with bipartisan colleagues on this legislation that reduces the burden of affording medical care and allows families to put more food on the table.” “This legislation is more than just a policy – it's a lifeline that restores dignity, empowers families, and ensures that health does not come at the cost of hardship. I’m proud to sponsor this bipartisan measure so that vulnerable Pennsylvanians can focus on their Read more
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