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Young bill to increase human trafficking awareness training set to become law

Young announces major grant funding for area projects

(11 hours ago)

PHILADELPHIA, July 16 – State Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, announced today that six projects in her legislative district have been awarded grants totaling $10.2 million from Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. Read more

 

Cephas partners with Uber to offer free rides to families impacted by recent storm

(16 hours ago)

PHILADELPHIA, July 15– State Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., has partnered with Uber, ACHIEVEability, and state and local legislators to offer free rides for West and Southwest Philadelphia families affected by the July 11 microburst storms, many of whom experienced damage to their vehicles.Cephas said this partnership will ease transportation access for these families, offering support to help them get to temporary housing options, to and from work, and to reach essential services. The program begins today and runs through July 29."Uber rides can be a lifeline for so many Philadelphians who are still dealing with the impacts of these storms. The scope of the damage is so large and widespread that this will likely be a prolonged recovery, so connecting neighbors with these services is one way that we can help families manage their mobility without disrupting their lives too much". said State Rep. Regina Young. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Public Interest, Transportation, Community Development and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District

(Jul 14, 2026)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County: Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund Who May Apply: Municipalities, authorities, councils of government, non-profits and for-profit businesses in Allegheny County. Use: Economic development projects, infrastructure development projects, job training, community improvement projects, public safety projects, and public interest projects. Funds: Project budgets must be between $150,000 and $500,000. Application Deadline: August 14, 2026 More information: RAAC Website Commonwealth Financing Authority: Local Share Account: Monroe County Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development agencies, or redevelopment authorities within Monroe County or the five contiguous counties to Monroe (Carbon, Lackawanna, Northampton, Pike, and Wayne). Use: Public interest projects, community improvement projects, economic development projects, or roadway improvement projects. Funds: Funded by gross terminal revenues of certain licensed gaming facilities. Application Deadline: September 30, 2026 More information: DCED Website Commonwealth Financing Authority: Local Share Account: Category 4 Facilities Program (Berks, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and York Counties) Who May Apply: Municipalities, counties, redevelopment authorities, or economic development agencies in a county hosting a Category 4 Read more

 

Young bill to increase human trafficking awareness training set to become law

(Jul 12, 2026)

HARRISBURG, July 12 – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, to mandate human-trafficking awareness training for Pennsylvania workers in the hospitality industry, including for online lodging and reservation companies, is set to become law having gained final approval in the state House and Senate today. Read more

 

e-newsletter: Budget Update + Music in the Park and more!

(Jul 10, 2026)

e-newsletter for the week of July 6, 2006 Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agriculture, CTE, Tourism, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District

(Jul 08, 2026)

Grant Memo: Agriculture, CTE, Tourism, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District Read more

 

Nonprofit security, Redevelopment, Scholarship, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jul 02, 2026)

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

 

e-newsletter: Accountability in Education Funding and more!

(Jun 26, 2026)

e-newsletter for the week of June 22, 2026 Read more

 

Happy Juneteenth + Remembering Elora Joyce Khan and more!

(Jun 18, 2026)

e-newsletter for the week of June 15, 2026 Read more

 

e-newsletter: Safety for ALL students + Community Day Recap and more!

(Jun 12, 2026)

e-newsletter for the week of June 8, 2026 Read more

 

Redevelopment, Transportation, Environmental and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jun 11, 2026)

Learn about the latest grant programs that are accepting applications. Read more

 

Transportation, Development, Artistic, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jun 03, 2026)

Here are the latest grants open for applications. Read more

 

e-newsletter: Super Saturday of Events + Budget Briefing Recap and more!

(May 29, 2026)

e-newsletter for the week of May 25, 2026 Read more

 

Chairman Harris and Rep. Young Host Community Budget Briefing

(May 29, 2026)

House Appropriations Chairman Jordan Harris, D-Phila., and state Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, hosted a Community Budget Briefing Thursday alongside the Philadelphia House Delegation. Read more

 

e-newsletter: Thursday: Community Budget Briefing

(May 21, 2026)

e-newsletter for week of May 18, 2026 Read more

 

e-newsletter: Tuesday is Election Day + Protecting Eastwick and more!

(May 15, 2026)

e-newsletter for the week of May 11, 2026 Read more

 

Grant Memo: Transportation, Environmental, Artistic, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District

(May 15, 2026)

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

 

Saving Communities | Protecting Eastwick from Flooding

(May 12, 2026)

Our neighbors in Eastwick have been dealing with flooding issues along Cobbs Creek for far too long. The significant flooding and damage from recent Tropical Storms Isaias and Ida are still very real for many of us. Through the advocacy and persistence of residents with state and local officials, we finally have the beginnings of help. Read more

 

e-newsletter: Strengthening Childcare + Happy Mother’s Day and more!

(May 11, 2026)

e-newsletter for the week of May 4, 2026 Read more

 

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

(Apr 30, 2026)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Environmental Protection: Growing Greener Plus Act 167 Plans Who May Apply: Counties Use: To prepare and adopt a watershed stormwater management plan. Funds: Grant awards will be at least $30,000 and not more than $50,000. Application Deadline: June 22, 2026 More information: DEP Website Department of Environmental Protection: Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act Grants Who May Apply: Municipalities, municipal authorities, and appropriate incorporated nonprofit organizations Use: The design, construction and/or rehabilitation of treatment facilities on ABS Legacy AMD discharge sites, but grants may also be awarded for ABS bond forfeited land reclamation projects. Application Deadline: June 22, 2026 More information: DEP 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 Read more

 

Young announces major grant funding for area projects
11 hours ago

Cephas partners with Uber to offer free rides to families impacted by recent storm
16 hours ago

Grant Memo: Public Interest, Transportation, Community Development and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District
Jul 14, 2026

Young bill to increase human trafficking awareness training set to become law
Jul 12, 2026

e-newsletter: Budget Update + Music in the Park and more!
Jul 10, 2026

Grant Memo: Agriculture, CTE, Tourism, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District
Jul 08, 2026

Nonprofit security, Redevelopment, Scholarship, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jul 02, 2026

e-newsletter: Accountability in Education Funding and more!
Jun 26, 2026

Happy Juneteenth + Remembering Elora Joyce Khan and more!
Jun 18, 2026

e-newsletter: Safety for ALL students + Community Day Recap and more!
Jun 12, 2026

Redevelopment, Transportation, Environmental and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jun 11, 2026

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

e-newsletter: Super Saturday of Events + Budget Briefing Recap and more!
May 29, 2026

Chairman Harris and Rep. Young Host Community Budget Briefing
May 29, 2026

e-newsletter: Thursday: Community Budget Briefing
May 21, 2026

e-newsletter: Tuesday is Election Day + Protecting Eastwick and more!
May 15, 2026

Grant Memo: Transportation, Environmental, Artistic, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District
May 15, 2026

Saving Communities | Protecting Eastwick from Flooding
May 12, 2026

e-newsletter: Strengthening Childcare + Happy Mother’s Day and more!
May 11, 2026

Transportation, Environmental, Community and Economic Development and Additional Grant Opportunities
Apr 30, 2026