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A Budget for All + Protecting Kids from Exploitation

(Feb 07, 2025)

This week, Governor Shapiro presented his 2025-26 budget proposal to the General Assembly with much to be excited about for South and Southwest Philadelphia and Delco! This budget makes targeted and smart investments in the needs of our neighborhoods, starting with his continued commitment to an equitable public education for our children. I’m excited to see his aggressive strategy for economic and workforce development. Good jobs with good wages can uplift so many families and communities in conjunction with his plan to cut costs for hardworking Pennsylvanians through tax relief, ensuring access to affordable healthcare, and addressing the affordable housing crisis. And let’s FINALLY raise our minimum wage to make sure people are receiving a living wage to support themselves and their family without having to work multiple jobs and 80-hour weeks. Read more

 

E-Newsletter: Confronting the Chaos + Returning to Harrisburg

(Jan 31, 2025)

Dear Neighbor, I’d like to share with you the work that I’m doing in Harrisburg and locally to ensure we Thrive in the 185. Keep reading for more details, follow my social media for updates, and please contact one of my offices to find out how we can help you with state and local programs and resources. #InformationIsPower Read more

 

Immigration Resources

(Jan 29, 2025)

Know your rights and how the actions being taken by the federal government could affect you, your family, or your neighbors. Contact these local organizations or our federal legislators if you need more information or guidance about the actions in DC and how they're affecting our communities. Read more

 

Don’t Wait! Apply for Your Rebate Now

(Jan 29, 2025)

Many Pennsylvanians are now eligible to receive a rebate on their property tax or rent paid in 2024 and Pa. state Rep. Regina Young is ready to help with applications. The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program helps put money back in the pockets of older and disabled people across the commonwealth. To find out if you or a loved one qualify, or for help filling out your application, contact Rep. Young’s office at 215-952-3376 or 610-616-2003. Read more

 

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

(Jan 28, 2025)

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

 

Young announces $150,000 for FDR Park improvements

(Jan 28, 2025)

State Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, announced today a grant for $150,000 has been awarded to the Fairmount Park Conservancy to construct the Franklin 5K Gateway in FDR Park in South Philadelphia. The funding comes from the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program. Read more

 

Human Trafficking Awareness

(Jan 24, 2025)

I’d like to share with you the work that I’m doing in Harrisburg and locally to ensure we Thrive in the 185. Keep reading for more details, follow my social media for updates, and please contact one of my offices to find out how we can help you with state and local programs and resources. #InformationIsPower Read more

 

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

(Jan 22, 2025)

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

 

New Assignments and Exciting Local Events!

(Jan 17, 2025)

I was recently informed of my assignments to the standing committees in the House for the new legislative session. Standing committees are the backbone of the legislative process, so I look forward to working with these vital committees to focus on legislation that will improve quality of life for our communities and all Pennsylvanians. Continuing to serve on the House Appropriations Committee as a majority member is a real privilege that I don’t take lightly. The opportunity to be directly involved in crafting the state budget with state agencies and legislative leaders is an honor, and a benefit for our communities in South and Southwest Philadelphia and Delco.I appreciate the trust that my leaders have placed in me, and the importance placed on our region, with all of these committee assignments. Read more

 

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

(Jan 15, 2025)

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: To 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. Application Deadline: January 24, 2025 More information: DDAP Website Read more

 

Young announces committee assignments for 2025-26

(Jan 13, 2025)

State Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, announced that she has been assigned by House leadership to serve on five standing House committees for the 2025-26 legislative session. Young will serve on the Appropriations, Education, Game & Fisheries, Labor & Industry, and Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development committees in the state House of Representatives. Read more

 

Let’s Get to Work! Launching the 2025-26 Session

(Jan 10, 2025)

Weekly e-newsletter for Jan. 10, 2025 Read more

 

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

(Jan 08, 2025)

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 2026 . Funds: Construction grants are available Read more

 

Young Takes Oath for 3rd Term in PA House

(Jan 08, 2025)

Pa. state Rep. Regina Young is excited to begin her third term in the #PAHouse , continuing her work to improve lives and bring a brighter future for the next generation. Read more

 

Young takes oath of office for new legislative term

(Jan 07, 2025)

State Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, was sworn in to office today for the 2025-26 legislative session, launching her third term as the state representative for the 185th Legislative District in the PA House of Representatives. Young took the oath of office administered by PA Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Todd in the House Chamber at the State Capitol in Harrisburg. Read more

 

Happy New Year!

(Dec 27, 2024)

Email newsletter for Dec. 27, 2024 Read more

 

Making the Season Bright

(Dec 20, 2024)

Dear Neighbor,I’d like to share with you the work that I’m doing in Harrisburg and locally to ensure we continue to Thrive in the 185. Keep reading for more details, follow my social media for updates, and please contact one of my offices to find out how we can help you with state and local programs and resources. #InformationIsPower Read more

 

Arts, Historic Preservation, Business Development and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Dec 18, 2024)

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

 

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

(Dec 17, 2024)

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

 

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

(Dec 12, 2024)

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