Burns: Liquor Control Board offering alcohol education grants
Reducing underage, dangerous drinking is goal
Rep. Frank Burns February 13, 2019 | 11:09 AM
HARRISBURG, Feb. 13 – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is accepting applications through March 15 to fund programs aimed at promoting responsible – and legal – alcohol consumption, announced state Rep. Frank Burns.
A member of the House Liquor Control Committee, Burns, D-Cambria, said school districts, institutions of higher education, police departments and municipalities are eligible to apply, as are nonprofit and for-profit organizations.
“Nearly $1 million of these alcohol education grants were awarded in the last cycle of funding, so I once again urge eligible entities in our district to apply,” Burns said. “Anything that promotes safe and responsible drinking by those of legal age, while hopefully discouraging and reducing underage drinking, is a positive for us all.”
The current grant cycle is for one year, from July 2019 through June 2020. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis with a maximum award of $20,000. Applications will be received and evaluated by the PLCB’s Bureau of Alcohol Education.
The grant application and related information can be found at https://www.lcb.pa.gov/Education/Programs/Pages/Grants.aspx.
For additional assistance, contact Burn’s Portage office at (814) 736-7339 and ask for grant writer Britany Blackham.