Burns: Grant opportunity available to help with community, economic development
Rep. Frank Burns December 5, 2016 | 4:21 PM
EBENSBURG, Dec. 5 – State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, is informing 72nd Legislative District entities that the Keystone Communities grant program is accepting fiscal year 2016-17 Round 2 applications through Jan. 25.
Burns said eligibility is open to local governments, redevelopment and/or housing authorities, certain nonprofit organizations, community development corporations and business/neighborhood/downtown improvement districts (or similar organizations incorporated as authorities).
“Anyone who thinks their agency could benefit from this state grant money should seriously look into applying,” Burns said. “If they need questions answered or any help along the way, my offices can assist.”
Operated through the state Department of Community and Economic Development, this financial assistance tool can be used for such things as planning activities, facade grant programs, accessible housing programs and development grants. It encourages public and private sector partnerships, and allows communities to tailor assistance to meet specific revitalization efforts.
Burns said communities may want to consider designation through the Keystone Communities program as a Keystone Main Street, Keystone Elm Street, Keystone Enterprise Zone or Keystone Community.
More information on the program and how to apply is available at http://dced.pa.gov/programs/keystone-communities-program
Burns’ district office in Ebensburg can be reached at (814) 472-8021.