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

(Apr 22, 2025) Rep. Justin Fleming

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

 

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

(Apr 02, 2025) Rep. Justin Fleming

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Transportation: Automated Red Light Enforcement Transportation Enhancements Grant Program (ARLE Program) Who May Apply: Local governments, planning organizations, or Commonwealth agencies. Use: Eligible uses include, but are not limited to, roadway safety, mobility, and capacity upgrades, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, local technical assistance program projects, and traffic signal improvements. Funds: PennDOT anticipates $32 million available with the intent of funding worthwhile projects that can be completed at a relatively low cost. Application Deadline: A pre-application scoping form is required to be submitted by April 30, 2025. Feedback will be provided by May 31, 2025. The application period will be open from June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025. More information: PennDOT Website Department of Community and Economic Development: COVID-19 ARPA Digital Connectivity Technology Program Who May Apply: Public-facing institutions, to include but not limited to, libraries, schools, municipalities, workforce training organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and other community anchor institutions located in areas where affordability has been identified as a barrier to broadband adoption and use. Use: The acquisition of digital connectivity technology that facilitates broadband internet access and promotes digital literacy and skills training. These devices will be Read more

 

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

(Mar 13, 2025) Rep. Justin Fleming

Learn more about the multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Winter 2025 Newsletter

(Mar 13, 2025) Rep. Justin Fleming

Click here to read Rep. Fleming's latest newsletter. Read more

 

Budget Hearing Updates

(Mar 07, 2025) Rep. Justin Fleming

Dear Neighbor, In the News this Week I was proud to stand with Gov. Shapiro this week as he signed his Executive Order to assist federal workers to fill critical vacancies in the commonwealth’s agencies. The governor also supported the Civil Service Modernization Act (CSMA), a legislative initiative I co-sponsored along with my colleagues Reps. Dave Madsen (D-Dauphin), and Nathan Davidson (D-Cumberland/Dauphin) and Sen. Patty Kim (D-Dauphin). The legislation would modernize Pennsylvania’s civil service system, which hasn’t been changed in over 80 years. This legislation would streamline outdated hiring practices, expand access to state jobs, and improve recruitment and retention while preserving the integrity of merit-based Read more

 

$400K grant for our area

(Feb 28, 2025) Rep. Justin Fleming

$400K grant for our area Read more

 

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

(Feb 28, 2025) Rep. Justin Fleming

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: PA Small Water and Sewer Program Who May Apply: Municipalities or a municipal authority Use: Projects that involve the construction, improvement, expansion, repair, or rehabilitation of a water supply system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, or flood control projects that are owned and maintained by an eligible applicant. Funds: Projects must have a total cost of not less than $30,000 and not more than $500,000. A total of $50 million was allocated in the fiscal year 2024/25 Fiscal Code. Application Deadline: April 30, 2025 More information: CFA Website 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, 2025 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 Read more

 

Fleming helped to secure $400,000 for Lower Paxton Township for roadway improvement projects

(Feb 25, 2025) Rep. Justin Fleming

HARRISBURG, Feb. 25 – A longtime advocate for transportation safety in the 105 th Legislative District, state Rep. Justin Fleming helped secure $400,000 in state funding for a transportation improvement project in Lower Paxton Township through the disbursement of Multimodal Transportation Fund dollars by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Fleming said the grant funding is being used to improve roads in the Union Square Industrial Park that have deteriorated over time and are being negatively impacted by heavy truck traffic. Affected roads include Briarsdale Road, Katie Court, Fenton Avenue, Dana Drive and Corey Road. “I work closely with our business community and township officials to secure the funding necessary to improve our local infrastructure,” Fleming said. “Our business owners have been dealing with the negative impact of the heavy truck traffic on these local roads and on their businesses. This state funding will help alleviate those issues. I am proud to help secure funds to improve our community for businesses and residents alike." The Commonwealth Financing Authority was established in 2004 as an independent agency of the Department of Community and Economic Development to administer Pennsylvania’s economic stimulus packages. For more information about the Multimodal Transportation Fund, visit here . Read more

 

Fleming, Policy Committee highlight childcare crisis

(Feb 21, 2025) Rep. Justin Fleming

“Childcare has overwhelming positive benefits, including preparing children to learn in a school setting as well as shaping expectations for behavior and interactions with adults and other children,” said state Rep. Justin Fleming, who represents portions of Dauphin County. “It’s nearly impossible for parents and guardians to make a living without childcare, so it’s important for the state to explore solutions to the childcare staffing crisis.” Read more

 

Grants, Feb. 12

(Feb 12, 2025) Rep. Justin Fleming

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: All-Terrian Vehicle and Snowmobile Program Who May Apply: Municipalities, non-profit and for-profit organizations Use: All-Terrain Vehicle and Snowmobile projects include the planning, acquisition of land, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, purchase of equipment for maintenance and construction, and development of educational programs related to ATV and/or snowmobile trails and facilities. Funds: Funding comes from the ATV Management Restricted Account and the Snowmobile Restricted Account as authorized by Act 97 of 2016. There is no match requirement for this funding; however, applications that provide match funding will be given additional consideration. Application Deadline: March 31, 2025 More information: DCNR Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Medical & MH Pilots for CSA Victims Who May Apply: Any for-profit entity, non-profit entity, an entity affiliated with a CAC or MDIT (e.g., public agency or hospital), or unit of local government. Schools (including colleges and universities) are considered governmental units and are eligible to apply. Use: The goal of this specific solicitation is to support the development and implementation of innovative pilot projects that enhance or expand medical and mental health services for child sexual abuse victims. Funds: A total of $1.5 million in state Endowment Act Read more

 

Fleming announces over $88K in state funding for local fire, EMS companies

(Feb 11, 2025) Rep. Justin Fleming

HARRISBURG, Feb. 11 – A strong advocate for robust local safety infrastructures, state Rep. Fleming, D-Dauphin, today announced local fire and EMS companies have been awarded $88,218 in grants through the state’s Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program. “Our lives literally depend on our fire and emergency responders, but they have been struggling to respond to emergencies with limited resources and fewer recruits,” Fleming said. “Fundraising initiatives can only do so much. This funding will allow our fire and EMS companies to continue providing life-saving services. I will continue to advocate for funding to support our fire and emergency responders to keep our communities safe.” Local fire and EMS companies that were awarded grants include: Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Fire Fire $12,233.63 Susquehanna Township Emergency Medical Services Inc. EMS $15,000.00 Citizens Fire Co. 1, of Penbrook Fire $12,879.17 Progress Fire Company Fire $16,322.02 Rescue Fire No. 1 Fire $15,461.31 Colonial Park Fire Co. No. 1 Fire $16,322.02 The Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program is administered by the Office of State Fire Commissioner and is available Read more

 

Fleming responds to Shapiro’s 2025 budget address

(Feb 04, 2025) Rep. Justin Fleming

HARRISBURG, Feb. 4 – State Rep. Justin Fleming, D-Dauphin, today issued the following statement in response to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address: “I found that many of Gov. Shapiro’s proposals directly address current needs in the communities I represent. “A great education is the surest way to invigorate communities and raise people up into the middle class, but historic inequality in our funding system left richer school districts better funded at the expense of poorer ones, creating a legacy of structural inequality. Though last year’s budget made headway in rectifying this imbalance, there’s still a lot of work to be done. This budget would deliver a needed $75 million increase in basic education and a $40 million increase in special education. “We need to ensure that our schools are staffed with top-notch educators by filling the teacher pipeline with highly qualified candidates. I’m impressed by Gov. Shapiro’s plan to put more teachers in the classroom from pre-K to grade 12, by supporting student teachers and investing in professional development that will help our educators stay on the cutting edge of education. “Governor Shapiro sees how working parents have been struggling to juggle work with the rising cost of childcare and how some parents have had to drop out of the workforce altogether, negatively impacting their careers, their families’ income and even Read more

 

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

(Jan 29, 2025) Rep. Justin Fleming

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Conservation and Natural Resources: Community Conservation Partnerships Program Who May Apply: Counties, municipalities, municipal agencies, nonprofit organizations, state heritage areas, prequalified land trusts, for-profit organizations (for some grant types). Use: Funds may be used for projects related to parks, recreation, and conservation, including, but not limited to, park and recreation rehabilitation and development, recreation and conservation planning, trail planning and construction, land acquisition and conservation, river access and conservation, community and riparian tree planting, and regional and statewide partnerships to better develop and manage resources. Funds: Funds for this program come from a mix of state and federal sources, including the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund, the Environmental Stewardship Fund, the Snowmobile Restricted Account, the All-Terrain Vehicle Restricted Account, and more. Application Deadline: April 2, 2025 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 Read more

 

Fleming announces $121,000 in state grants for Black Run Park Trails

(Jan 28, 2025) Rep. Justin Fleming

HARRISBURG, Jan. 28 – State Rep. Justin Fleming has helped to secure $121,000 in state funding through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program for Hawthorne SPE LLC Susquehanna Union Green project. The funds will be used to install accessible walking trails at Susquehanna Union Green and to install stairs to the pedestrian bridge installed over Black Run tributary. "This funding will help Susquehanna Union Green fulfill its promise as an outdoor experience destination for our communities," Fleming said. “Offering over 19 acres of green space, Susquehanna Union Green offers area residents of all ages beautiful areas to explore and enjoy.” In 2022, Susquehanna Union Green received an award from Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. The award provided financial assistance for construction of the public parks and greens making up the heart of the Susquehanna Union Green master plan. This latest grant funding comes through the Act 13 of 2012, which established the Marcellus Legacy Fund and allocates funds to the Commonwealth Financing Authority for planning, acquisition, development, rehabilitation and repair of greenways, recreational trails, open space, parks and beautification projects using the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program. The funds are allocated to projects involving the development, rehabilitation and improvement of public parks, recreation Read more

 

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

(Jan 24, 2025) Rep. Justin Fleming

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Victims of Crime Act 2025-2027 Who May Apply: Agencies currently receiving federal Victims of Crime Act funding. Use: The federal VOCA guidelines classify eligible activities/costs into three categories: direct service costs, activities supporting direct services, and subrecipient administrative costs. The federal VOCA guidelines can be found in the Federal Register at: Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Program . Funds: This solicitation is for approximately $53.9 million in federal VOCA funds for the first year with year two amounts being determined at the November 2025 Victims Services Advisory Committee (VSCA) meeting. PCCD expects to fund approximately 157 grants. Applicants will be required to submit a continuation application for year two. Application Deadline: March 14, 2025 More information: PCCD Website Department of Health: WalkWorks Active Transportation Planning Program Who May Apply: Municipalities and metropolitan and rural planning organizations. Priority will be given to communities located in PA DOH State Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN) priority counties or with an overall percentile rating above 60 in the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) PennEnviroScreen Tool. The 10 current SPAN target counties are: Clearfield, Erie, Fayette, Greene, Lawrence, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mercer, Northumberland, and Philadelphia. Use: Funds will be Read more

 

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

(Jan 15, 2025) Rep. Justin Fleming

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Education: Dual Credit Innovation Grant Program Who May Apply: Public institutions of higher education. Use: Funding may be used to offer college coursework to high school students enrolled in eligible school entities. Funds: $14 million in state funding was allocated through the 2024 School Code. Application Deadline: February 10, 2025 More information: PDE Website Department of Environmental Protection: Abandoned Mine Land and Abandoned Mine Draining Grant Program Who May Apply: An authority, incorporated nonprofit, political subdivision, or conservation district. Use: Funds may be used for abandoned mine land reclamation and abandoned mine drainage treatment or abatement. Funds: $75 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: April 25, 2025. Applicants must contact DEP ( ra-epamgrantprogram@pa.gov ) prior to applying for an initial project consultation. More information: DEP Website Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Integrated Health Solutions Who May Apply: Physical health care providers, hospitals, rural health centers, or federally qualified health clinics. Use: T o promote full integration and collaboration in clinical practice between behavioral health care and primary physical health care. Funds: $3 million in funding is available from the Publicis Health Opioid Settlement. Read more

 

Education, Historic Preservation, Substance Abuse Education, Economic Development and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jan 10, 2025) Rep. Justin Fleming

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Education: Parent Pathways Grant Who May Apply: Postsecondary institutions that award an associate degree or higher and private licensed schools. Use: To provide funding to institutions to directly support parenting students through tuition assistance, emergency funding, and wrap-around services. Funds: $1.6 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: February 3, 2025 More information: PDE Website Historical & Museum Commission: Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Program Who May Apply: Certified local governments, colleges and universities, conservancies, historic preservation organizations, historical societies, local governments, museums, religious institutions, and other historical organizations. Use: Applications may apply for one construction-related or planning-related grant (not both) for sites that are listed in or eligible to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Construction related grants are available for rehabilitation, preservation, and restoration activities for historic resources that are publicly accessible and under nonprofit or local government ownership. Planning related grants are available for planning and development initiatives that enhance historic preservation in communities. Please note, special consideration will be given to projects that promote the United States Semiquincentennial celebration in Read more

 

Fleming begins new term

(Jan 10, 2025) Rep. Justin Fleming

HARRISBURG, Jan. 8 – State Rep. Justin Fleming was sworn in to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Tuesday, beginning a new term serving the 105th Legislative District. “I am both honored and humbled that my constituents have once again trusted me to advocate for them at the Capitol,” said Fleming, D-Dauphin. “I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to work to deliver continued investments in public education, support for working families by raising the minimum wage and instituting paid sick/family leave, investments in mental health services and top-notch constituent services to our residents. In his first term, Fleming had legislation enacted into law to enable homeowners to disavow restrictive covenants on their property deeds and incentivize redevelopment of shopping malls. A Senate version of his bill to implement a tested literacy program to improve reading rates for school children was also passed into law last year. He additionally introduced legislation to simplify Miranda Rights for juvenile suspects and co-sponsored dozens of other legislative proposals. Fleming has been appointed to serve on the following committees during the 2025-26 term: Appropriations, Children & Youth, Environmental & Natural Resources Protection, Finance and Local Government. “I look forward to working with my colleagues across the aisle on these House committees to craft and steward critical legislation impacting Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Dec 30, 2024) Rep. Justin Fleming

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Recovery Housing for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and Other Drugs Who May Apply: Community-based organizations, community action agencies, or public health programs that focus on assisting individuals in accessing recovery housing. Use: Personnel services, consulting services, subcontract services, patient services, equipment, supplies, travel, and other costs associated with assisting individuals access recovery housing. Funds: DDAP expects to award five grants totaling $500,000 each. Application Deadline: January 10, 2025 More information: DDAP Website Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Integrated Health Solutions Who May Apply: Community-based organizations, community action agencies, or public health programs that focus on assisting individuals in accessing recovery housing. Use: Personnel services, consulting services, subcontract services, patient services, equipment, supplies, travel, and other costs associated with assisting individuals access recovery housing. Funds: DDAP expects to award five grants totaling $500,000 each. Application Deadline: January 10, 2025 More information: DDAP 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 Read more

 

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

(Dec 18, 2024) Rep. Justin Fleming

Below are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Community and Economic Development: Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program Who May Apply: Community-based non-profit organizations with a history of at least 3 years operating experience, educational institutions, and non-profit economic development organizations with a history of at least 3 years operating experience. Use: Creation or support of a Business Assistance Service Center for the purpose of serving small, historically disadvantaged businesses. Funds: $20 million in funding was appropriated in the 2024/25 state budget. Application Deadline: January 22, 2025 More information: DCED Website Council on the Arts: Entry to Arts Organizations and Arts Programs (EAOAP) Who May Apply: Non-profit agencies with a history of at least two years of consistent arts programming in Pennsylvania and an annual average arts revenue over $200,000. Use: Entry track is the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ (PCA) point of entry for organizations or programs to the AOAP. Applicants must apply in Entry track until recommended for AOAP, which is based on panel review and assessment totals Funds: Grants totaling $5,000 will be awarded. Application Deadline: February 15, 2025 More information: Arts Website Council on the Arts: Arts Read more

 

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Grant Memo: Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 13, 2025

Winter 2025 Newsletter
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Budget Hearing Updates
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$400K grant for our area
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Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Feb 28, 2025

Fleming helped to secure $400,000 for Lower Paxton Township for roadway improvement projects
Feb 25, 2025

Fleming, Policy Committee highlight childcare crisis
Feb 21, 2025

Grants, Feb. 12
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Fleming announces over $88K in state funding for local fire, EMS companies
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Fleming responds to Shapiro’s 2025 budget address
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Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jan 29, 2025

Fleming announces $121,000 in state grants for Black Run Park Trails
Jan 28, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jan 24, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
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Education, Historic Preservation, Substance Abuse Education, Economic Development and Additional Grant Opportunities
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Fleming begins new term
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Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
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