Burns promotes grant opportunities for senior centers, natural gas pipelines
State making $2 million and $24 million available, respectively
Rep. Frank Burns November 17, 2016 | 11:56 AM
EBENSBURG, Nov. 17 – Urging 72nd Legislative District entities to apply, state Rep. Frank Burns is promoting separate state grant programs offering $2 million to senior community centers and $24 million for natural gas pipeline connections.
"I urge everyone who thinks they might be eligible to consider applying – and to contact my offices if they need any help or clarification," Burns said. "This funding will be awarded to someone, but you’ve got to apply first."
Burns said the senior community center funding, through the Pennsylvania Department of Aging with an application deadline of Dec. 12, will be awarded for enhancements that increase program participation, encourage sustainable and innovative programs, attract a new generation of older adults and enable senior community centers to provide a safe and healthy environment for participants.
More information can be obtained by visiting www.aging.pa.gov/SeniorCommunityCenterGrants, emailing SCCgrants@pa.gov or calling Robert Cherry at (717) 772-1221.
Separately, Burns said the state’s Pipeline Investment Program is offering grants of up to $1 million for "last-mile" projects that help build the infrastructure to connect existing gas supply with interested consumers. However, for this program, applicants must provide matching funds equal to at least 50 percent of the total project cost.
Burns said eligible PIPE funding applicants include businesses, economic development organizations, hospitals, municipalities and school districts. More information is available at www.dced.pa.gov/programs/pipeline-investment-program.
Burns’ Ebensburg office phone number is (814) 472-8021.