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Rep. Scott Calls for comprehensive youth violence prevention strategy following tragic Norristown shooting

(1 day ago) Rep. Greg Scott

There is no single solution to youth violence, but there is one thing we know for certain: Doing nothing is not an option. Read more

 

Transportation, Development, Artistic, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jun 03, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

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 Environmental Protection: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program Who May Apply: Pennsylvania residents whose total household income is below 400 percent of the Federal Income Poverty Level. Use: This program provides a rebate to Pennsylvanians who purchase or lease alternative fuel vehicles. Funds: Rebates vary depending on type of vehicle purchased. Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted and evaluated on a first come, first served basis as long as funds remain available. Please note applications must be received within six months of the date of the vehicle purchase. More information: DEP Website Department of Environmental Protection: WIIN 2107: Voluntary School and Childcare Lead testing and Reduction Grant Who May Apply: Childcare facilities and schools located in Pennsylvania with Read more

 

Rep. Scott's Neighborhood Impact Leadership Forum

(Jun 03, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

Rep. Greg Scott invites leaders from local governing bodies to a Neighborhood Impact Leadership Forum to be held June 27, 2026. The event is open to local elected officials, such as councilmembers and school board members, as well as non-elected officials in leadership roles, such as municipal managers, department heads, and others. The Forum will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Officials planning to attend should RSVP in advance here to receive location information. Read more

 

Transportation, Environmental, Artistic, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jun 01, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: 2026/27 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Single Solicitation for Local Initiatives Who May Apply: Units of government (including counties) and non-profit organizations Use: To implement projects and programs that directly address the PCCD Objectives and Goals outlined in PCCD’s 2026-2030 Strategic Framework Funds: A total of $8,221,880 in federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funds is being announced to support this initiative. PCCD expects to fund approximately 30-35 grants with budgets not to exceed $250,000 over the two-year project period. Application Deadline: July 14, 2026 More information: PCCD Website Department of Aging: Resilient environments for Aging and Dementia in Your Communities (READY Communities) Who May Apply: Non-profits, county and municipal governments, and coalitions of organizations Use: For community-based projects focused on improving the lives of older adults, people living with dementia, caregivers, and their communities Funds: A total of $325,000 is available with a minimum award of $10,000 and a maximum award of $50,000 Application Deadline: June 12, 2026 More information: Aging Website Department of Environmental Protection: Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants Who May Apply: School districts; Municipal authorities; Political subdivisions; Incorporated Read more

 

Local bridge named in memory of dedicated community leader E. Pearl Smith

(May 21, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

“It’s fitting that we honor E. Pearl Smith in this way because her life was about bridging connections in our community. She made the road a little easier for folks who look like me and who came from our neighborhood. It’s more than a bridge, it’s about her legacy,” said Scott, D-Montgomery. “I had the honor of knowing her not just through the education experience as a student in Norristown Area School District but also as a member of Mt. Zion AME Church. She stood firm in her faith and she taught us the value of faith even in difficult times. She carried out a life of service with integrity and honesty while raising a family, and she did it all with poise and elegance. It’s an honor to have been able to vote with my colleagues on the legislation that names this bridge after E. Pearl Smith.” Read more

 

Scott, Hanbidge to introduce bill classifying medetomidine a Schedule III drug

(May 13, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

Data now shows that up to 80 percent of fentanyl samples tested in Pennsylvania contain medetomidine, increasing the risk of overdose for people who illegally use fentanyl. Read more

 

Montco student wins James R. Roebuck Scholarship

(May 12, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

State Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, congratulates Gianna Morgan-Johnson on being awarded the 2025-26 Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus Foundation James R. Roebuck Scholarship. Read more

 

Pennsylvania House lawmakers introduce voting rights protection legislation

(May 08, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

HARRISBURG, May 8 -- Members of the Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus today announced the introduction of legislation to strengthen and protect voting rights for Pennsylvanians in response to recent federal court decisions weakening key protections under the Voting Rights Act of 1965. For decades, the Voting Rights Act protected Black voters and other minority communities from discriminatory practices such as racial gerrymandering, voter intimidation and barriers designed to suppress participation in the democratic process. However, the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais and Tennessee, increased the burden required to challenge discriminatory voting maps, placing minority voters at greater risk of having their voting power diluted. In response, the proposed legislation would establish stronger protections in Pennsylvania law to safeguard fair representation and equal access to the ballot box. “The Voting Rights Act was the cornerstone of the Civil Rights Movement and has been foundational in the building of a multiracial democracy. And now that democracy is put at risk. Our ancestors fought and died for these protections, and the United States Supreme Court has whisked those sacrifices away with the wave of a hand; silencing the voices of voters that lawmakers will simply choose not to listen to, said state Rep. Napoleon Nelson, chair of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus. Read more

 

Scott applauds environmental education grant for Gemma Services

(May 01, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

NORRISTOWN, May 1 – State Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, today announced a $5,000 grant awarded to Greener Partners, slated to expand a youth-centered garden program at Gemma Services’ Residential Treatment Program in Plymouth Meeting. “Programs like Gemma Services’ play a critical role in caring for kids who have faced loss, trauma, and significant challenges,” said Scott. “I am deeply grateful for this support of their ‘Gardening for Environmental Justice’ program.” The program provides hands-on education in the garden at Gemma Services’ campus. Gemma Services’ residential program serves children and adolescents ages 6 to 14, providing treatment and skill-building when significant trauma leads to behaviors that prevent them from living safely at home. The funding is part of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Environmental Education Grants Program, which dedicates 5% of DEP-imposed pollution fines and penalties to environmental education in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

House Consumer Protection Committee advances bill banning forever chemicals in cosmetics, dental floss, menstrual products

(Apr 29, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

State Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, today announced that his bill banning toxic PFAS forever chemicals from high-contact consumer products in Pennsylvania was approved by the House Consumer Protection Committee, advancing to the full House of Representatives for further consideration. Read more

 

Scott, PA National Guard donate 1,200 lbs. of food after Norwegian Ruck

(Apr 17, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

NORRISTOWN, April 17 – State Rep. Greg Scott and 50 of his fellow National Guardsmen this week donated 1,200 pounds of food products that had been carried on their backs during a long-distance endurance race known as the Norwegian Ruck. Norwegian Ruck events invite members of the National Guard to test their endurance by racing one another over a long distance, while carrying rucksacks weighing at least 24 pounds. Soldiers who complete the event earn a badge to add to their uniform. Last weekend’s race covered 18.6 miles of the Schuylkill River Trail. “Rather than carry our typical gear in our rucksacks, we decided to fill them with nonperishable food items that could then be donated to community food pantries,” said Scott. The event was organized by the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion’s Delta Company, of which Scott is a member. The food was donated to Norristown’s Patrician Society and a local homeless shelter. Norristown’s fire department was on hand at the end of the race and during the donation drop off to help move the large quantity of food. “The race was a great opportunity to build camaraderie within our unit, test our individual endurance, and give back to the community all at once,” said Scott. “Why not use a little healthy competition to support the health of our Read more

 

Scott announces $150,000 in funds for ACLAMO’s violence prevention services

(Apr 15, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

NORRISTOWN, April 15 – ACLAMO, a Norristown nonprofit offering culturally responsive youth development and violence prevention services to Latino families, will be able to strengthen its programming thanks to $150,000 in state funds, state Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, announced today. “ACLAMO is a significant resource for Latino and immigrant families living in Norristown and our surrounding area,” said Scott. “Managing life in a new country and largely encountering a new or second language is difficult for adults – for kids, the challenges are even greater. I’m proud to see this funding awarded to an organization that treats youth development with care and respect.” As part of its youth development and violence prevention services, ACLAMO provides academic support, mentoring, case management, and social services that help with issues such as economic insecurity, language barriers, and limited after school opportunities. According to Scott, this grant will support ACLAMO’s following initiatives: Out-of-School Time Mentoring Program, for grades 1-8. ADELANTE college and career readiness program, for middle and high school students. Summer Bridge/Teen Club Program, which operates during the summer months. All three programs offer relationship-centered academic support, bilingual mentoring, STEAM enrichment, leadership Read more

 

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

(Apr 15, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

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

 

Scott commends lt. governor on Norristown affordability tour stop

(Apr 15, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

NORRISTOWN, April 15 – State Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, today commended Lt. Gov. Austin Davis for kicking off his “Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets” tour in Norristown. “Nearly 10% of our district’s families are living below the poverty line,” said Scott. “Even more live above the poverty line but don’t earn enough to afford what are becoming very expensive life essentials, like groceries, utility bills and medical care. I’m grateful that Lt. Gov. Davis chose Norristown as a starting point for this cross-Commonwealth campaign to support the administration’s affordability efforts.” Davis held a news conference at the Montgomery County Senior Adult Activity Center yesterday, Tuesday, April 14, at 12:30 p.m. During the conference, Davis highlighted how cutting taxes, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and the Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit, and introducing the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit are all geared toward helping Pennsylvania residents get ahead. In 2023, the last time data was reported, nearly 3,000 constituents in Scott’s district — which includes Norristown, Conshohocken and Plymouth Township — received Property Tax/Rent Rebate funds totaling more than $1.7 million. In Montgomery County alone, 34,618 people could benefit from the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, Read more

 

Democratic SE Delegation urges PUC to reject PECO rate hikes

(Apr 08, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

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

 

Scott announces $750,000 grant for upgrades at Montco-Norristown library

(Apr 07, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

NORRISTOWN, APRIL 7 – Today, state Rep. Greg Scott announced that $750,000 in grant funding will be allocated for renovations at the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library. The grant comes from the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Office of Commonwealth Libraries, which awarded a total of $11 million to 27 libraries across the state to improve their facilities through the Keystone Grants for Public Libraries program. Funding for the library will cover structural, mechanical, and accessibility upgrades, including improvements to restrooms and the entryway, as part of renovations at the 1001 Powell St. location in Norristown. The Montgomery County-Norristown Library has roots dating back to the 1700s and currently serves as the District Library Center for Montgomery County. The library coordinates programs and services for more than 865,000 county residents through library sites, delivery vehicles, bookmobiles, and an integrated online system. “Libraries are places where people of all ages can learn, connect, and become more engaged in their community,” Scott said. “The Montgomery County-Norristown Library embodies that mission and much more, serving residents throughout the county. It’s only right that we give back and help make this space an even greater home for our youth, our seniors, and our entire community.” For more information on the Keystone Grants for Public Library Read more

 

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

(Apr 01, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

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

 

Spring 2026 Newsletter

(Mar 12, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

Get the latest in this Spring 2026 edition of Rep. Scott's newsletter Read more

 

Rep. Scott congratulates Ken Lawrence on re-election as SEPTA board chair

(Mar 10, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

I was able to see firsthand the dedication, passion, and knowledge that my constituent Ken has for our district while he served as the first Black Montgomery County commissioner. Read more

 

License Plate Restoration Event

(Feb 19, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

Register now for our free License Plate Restoration Event! If you have a damanged, discolored, or hard to read license plate, join us on Saturday, June 13 to have it assessed to be replaced for free. The event will take place at the County Parking Lot at Airy St. and Dekalb St. in Norristown. Use 501 Dekalb St., Norristown, PA 19401 to find it. Register ahead of time here. Read more

 

Rep. Scott Calls for comprehensive youth violence prevention strategy following tragic Norristown shooting
1 day ago

Transportation, Development, Artistic, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jun 03, 2026

Rep. Scott's Neighborhood Impact Leadership Forum
Jun 03, 2026

Transportation, Environmental, Artistic, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jun 01, 2026

Local bridge named in memory of dedicated community leader E. Pearl Smith
May 21, 2026

Scott, Hanbidge to introduce bill classifying medetomidine a Schedule III drug
May 13, 2026

Montco student wins James R. Roebuck Scholarship
May 12, 2026

Pennsylvania House lawmakers introduce voting rights protection legislation
May 08, 2026

Scott applauds environmental education grant for Gemma Services
May 01, 2026

House Consumer Protection Committee advances bill banning forever chemicals in cosmetics, dental floss, menstrual products
Apr 29, 2026

Scott, PA National Guard donate 1,200 lbs. of food after Norwegian Ruck
Apr 17, 2026

Scott announces $150,000 in funds for ACLAMO’s violence prevention services
Apr 15, 2026

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

Scott commends lt. governor on Norristown affordability tour stop
Apr 15, 2026

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

Scott announces $750,000 grant for upgrades at Montco-Norristown library
Apr 07, 2026

Community and Economic Development, Transportation Safety, Fresh Food and Additional Grant Opportunities
Apr 01, 2026

Spring 2026 Newsletter
Mar 12, 2026

Rep. Scott congratulates Ken Lawrence on re-election as SEPTA board chair
Mar 10, 2026

License Plate Restoration Event
Feb 19, 2026