Burns: $50,000 state grant to enhance Ebensburg downtown district
Rep. Frank Burns February 26, 2019 | 9:20 AM
EBENSBURG, Feb. 26 – A $50,000 state grant from the Keystone Communities program will improve and enhance the downtown area of the borough of Ebensburg, state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, announced today.
“One of the clearest signs of a thriving, successful community is the vibrancy of its downtown area, and this grant will help ensure that Ebensburg -- the county seat of Cambria County -- is attractive to visitors, residents and businesses alike,” Burns said. “Investments like these make our communities stronger and more connected and also encourage job growth and business development.”
Burns added that the grant, which is administered by the state Department of Community and Economic Development through its Keystone Communities program, will provide Ebensburg the funds to implement a façade-improvement program in the downtown business district to enhance the appearance of the downtown area.
The Keystone Communities program is designed to support local initiatives that grow and stabilize neighborhoods and communities, encourage the creation of partnerships between the public and private sectors in the community, and enhance the overall quality of life for residents.