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House approves measure to double penalties for child labor law violations

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

(Jul 22, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Broadband Development Authority: Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program Who May Apply: Cooperative organizations, non-profit organizations, public-private partnerships, private companies, public or private utility companies, public utility districts, municipalities or units of local government, internet service providers registered through the FCC Use: Deploying and/or upgrading broadband network facilities, data collection, broadband mapping and broadband planning Funds: Pennsylvania received $1,161,778,242 in federal funding pursuant to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. This is the second round of BEAD funding. There is no minimum or maximum grant amount for any project Application Deadline: August 1, 2025 More information: PBDA Website Historical & Museum Commission: Cultural and Historical Support Grants Who May Apply: Museums located in Pennsylvania with annual operating budgets exceeding $100,000 and at least one full-time professional staff person or an official county historical society. Use: To strengthen Pennsylvania’s museums and allow applicants to determine how to use funds for operating expenses Funds: Grant awards range from $2,500 to $65,000 Application Deadline: August 22, 2025 More information: PHMC Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) Sequential Intercept Model Training Initiative (SIM) Read more

 

Seniors aren’t ‘getting any younger.’ So why do their SEPTA fare cards expire?

(Jul 21, 2025)

The SEPTA senior fare cards have a shelf life from the manufacturer, SEPTA says. Read more

 

e-newsletter: Budget Update + Urban Ag, Back to School and more!

(Jul 18, 2025)

e-newsletter for the week of July 14, 2025 Read more

 

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

(Jul 17, 2025)

Here are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

e-newsletter: Future of Philly Schools + Back-to-School events and more!

(Jul 11, 2025)

e-newsletter for the week of July 7, 2025 Read more

 

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

(Jul 08, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Transportation: Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Who May Apply: Local governments, regional transportation authorities, transit agencies, natural resource or public land agencies, school districts, tribal governments or nonprofits with a separate eligible applicant. Use: To construct pedestrian and bicycle facilities, improve access to public transportation, create safe routes to school, incorporate community improvements such as historic preservation and vegetation management, provide environmental mitigation related to stormwater and habitat connectivity, create trail projects that serve a transportation purpose, and provide for vulnerable road user safety assessment program projects. Funds: $80 million in funding is available through the Federal Highway Administration’s Surface Block Grant Program. Awards will be at least $50,000 and at maximum $1.5 million. This is a reimbursement program and no funds are provided upfront. Application Deadline: Webinar will be held July 9, 2025. Application period opens July 14, 2025. Draft applications due September 5, 2025. Final applications due October 31, 2025 More information: PennDOT 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 Read more

 

e-newsletter: Saturday Shred Event + Saving SEPTA and more….

(Jun 27, 2025)

e-newsletter for the week of June 23, 2025 Read more

 

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

(Jun 27, 2025)

Here are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

SATURDAY is 185 Community Day! + Keeping PA Moving and more…

(Jun 20, 2025)

e-newsletter for the week of June 16, 2025 Read more

 

e-newsletter: Righting the Wrongs of the Past, 185 Day is SOON + more…

(Jun 13, 2025)

e-newsletter for the week of June 9, 2025 Read more

 

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

(Jun 11, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: Mixed-Use Revitalization Program Who May Apply: Developers (person or business entity with a demonstrated history of advancing commercial or mixed-use redevelopment projects Use: A community revitalization project that promotes economic growth and includes commercial assets. Eligible projects must be on at least 15 acres of land, contain at least 200,000 square feet of proposed development that has not received a certificate of occupancy as of 7/11/24, and be zoned for planned end use. Funds: Grant amount shall not exceed more than twice the amount of matching funds provided by the developer or $3,000,000, whichever is less. Application Deadline: August 31, 2025 More information: CFA Website Department of Agriculture: Agricultural Research Grant Who May Apply: Individuals or organizations focused on agriculture research Use: Research on topic areas listed here Funds: All funding is contingent upon 2025-2026 budget appropriations Application Deadline: July 25, 20225 More information: PDA 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: Read more

 

e-newsletter: Education Reform + Local Events and more….

(Jun 06, 2025)

e-newsletter for week of June 2, 2025 Read more

 

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

(Jun 06, 2025)

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

 

e-newsletter: New Law Bans Using Phone While Driving + Investing in Urban Ag and more…

(May 30, 2025)

e-newsletter for the week of May 26, 2025 Read more

 

Young presents grant for apprenticeships at Bartram’s Garden

(May 28, 2025)

State Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware presented a check for $399,532.92 from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry to Bartram's Garden to create a pilot program to equip and prepare local young adults for careers in urban agriculture. Young said this grant money is crucial to uplifting agricultural opportunities in this urban community. Read more

 

Hierarchy of U.S. Government

(May 28, 2025)

"Who holds the power? You!" Rep. Young outlines the Hierarchy of U.S. Government Read more

 

e-newsletter: Investing in Public Safety in South Philly & Delco + more…

(May 27, 2025)

e-newsletter for the week of May 19, 2025 Read more

 

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

(May 22, 2025)

Here are the latest grant opportunities that are open for applications. Read more

 

e-newsletter: Election Reform + #EducationIsPower and more…

(May 16, 2025)

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Testifiers urge sustainable state support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities

(May 15, 2025)

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have faced years of chronic underfunding, prompting the Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee and PA Legislative Black Caucus to convene a joint policy hearing Thursday to discuss how the state can provide sustainable support to these institutions of higher education. Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jul 22, 2025

Seniors aren’t ‘getting any younger.’ So why do their SEPTA fare cards expire?
Jul 21, 2025

e-newsletter: Budget Update + Urban Ag, Back to School and more!
Jul 18, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jul 17, 2025

e-newsletter: Future of Philly Schools + Back-to-School events and more!
Jul 11, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jul 08, 2025

e-newsletter: Saturday Shred Event + Saving SEPTA and more….
Jun 27, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jun 27, 2025

SATURDAY is 185 Community Day! + Keeping PA Moving and more…
Jun 20, 2025

e-newsletter: Righting the Wrongs of the Past, 185 Day is SOON + more…
Jun 13, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jun 11, 2025

e-newsletter: Education Reform + Local Events and more….
Jun 06, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jun 06, 2025

e-newsletter: New Law Bans Using Phone While Driving + Investing in Urban Ag and more…
May 30, 2025

Young presents grant for apprenticeships at Bartram’s Garden
May 28, 2025

Hierarchy of U.S. Government
May 28, 2025

e-newsletter: Investing in Public Safety in South Philly & Delco + more…
May 27, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
May 22, 2025

e-newsletter: Election Reform + #EducationIsPower and more…
May 16, 2025

Testifiers urge sustainable state support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
May 15, 2025