Lawmakers applaud $84,067 state grant for Norristown Area School District

(Sep 09, 2024)

"Every student deserves to learn in an environment that is safe, healthy and free from dangers such as asbestos and lead. Witnessing the critical needs in our public schools reinforced our commitment to making meaningful investments. With our leadership in the House, we've prioritized addressing these long-neglected issues. Today's funding is a significant step toward ensuring that our schools are places where children can thrive," Webster said. Read more

 

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

(Sep 04, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: Local Share Account Statewide Who May Apply: Counties, municipalities, municipal authorities, economic development agencies, redevelopment authorities, land banks, or councils of government. Non-profits may partner with an eligible applicant to apply on their behalf. Use: Projects in the public interest. Projects that improve the quality of life of citizens in the community. Eligible projects must be owned and maintained by an eligible applicant or a nonprofit organization. See program guidelines for specific eligible uses of funds. Funds: The PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects in the public interest. Grant requests must be at a minimum $25,000 and no more than $1,000,000. Application Deadline: November 30, 2024 More information: DCED Website Department of Education: Hunger-Free Campus Grants Who May Apply: Institutes of Higher Education. Use: Funding may be used to ensure students have access to healthy, nutritious food. Funds: Institutions with 3,000 or fewer students are eligible for $20,000 awards. Institutions with 3,001 to 7,000 students are eligible for $40,000 awards. Institutions with greater than 7,000 students are eligible for $60,000 awards. Application Deadline: September 23, 2024 More information: PDE website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR Read more

 

Ciresi and Webster to hold hard-to-read license plate replacement event Sept. 5

(Aug 28, 2024)

HARRISBURG, Aug. 27 – State Reps. Joe Ciresi and Joe Webster, both D-Montgomery, together with Upper Providence Township Police Department, will hold a hard-to-read license plate replacement event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 at Anderson Farm Park, 499 Hopwood Road, Collegeville. “Our license plate replacement event last year was such a success that I wanted hold it again this year, but this time to work with my friend and colleague, Joe Webster, to help an even larger pool of residents,” Ciresi said. “At this License Plate Restoration Event, police from the Upper Providence Township Police Department will check residents’ plates, determine whether residents are eligible for a new plate and complete the paperwork needed to replace the old license plate. I encourage all residents to come if they have faded or damaged license plates.” “In order to avoid potential fines and complications, vehicle owners can utilize this event to order replacement plates,” Webster said. “I am looking forward to bringing this service to our community and I encourage everyone to call my office to pre-register or if you have any questions. Many thanks to Rep. Joe Ciresi and the Upper Providence Police Department for your partnership on this event." A license plate is considered illegible if any of its numbers or letters can’t be recognized from 50 feet, or if it shows any blistering, peeling, discoloration or loss Read more

 

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

(Aug 26, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Endowment Act – Treatment and Training Who May Apply: Eligibility of these funds is open to any for-profit entity, non-profit entity, an entity affiliated with a CAC or MDIT (e.g., public agency or hospital), or unit of local government. Schools (including colleges and universities) are considered governmental units and are eligible to apply. Use: To support the training of medical and mental healthcare providers who treat children and adult survivors of child sexual abuse. Funds: A total of $200,000 in Endowment Act funding is being announced to support this initiative. PCCD expects to fund approximately four projects with budgets not to exceed $50,000 over the 2-year project period. Application Deadline: October 4, 2024 More information: PCCD Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grant Who May Apply: Farmers, prospective farmers, and others may apply. Use: Strategic business planning to expand or diversify farms or support transition of ownership. Funds: $500,000 in funding is available. Grants shall not exceed $7,500. Application Deadline: Applications will be received until funds are exhausted. More information: Pennsylvania Bulletin Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Recruitment Incentives for Law Enforcement Who May Apply: Local law enforcement agencies, campus or university police, railroad or street Read more

 

Montco Dems applaud $5 million in state funding for transportation upgrades

(Aug 20, 2024)

"Securing this $3 million for the construction of a roundabout and the replacement of the bridge at Dreibelbis Road, Black Rock Road and Second Avenue will not only improve traffic flow but also contribute to the overall quality of life in our community by keeping routes safe for drivers,” said Webster. "With the school year quickly approaching and an increase of traffic on the roads, I am proud to support improvements that take significant strides in enhancing the safety, accessibility, and overall infrastructure of our community." Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District

(Aug 13, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: School Safety and Mental Health Grants Who May Apply: Eligible school entities as defined under 24 P.S. §13-1314.1-B of the PA Public School Code. Use: Funding may be used to assist schools with physical safety and/or behavioral health needs. Funds: $100 million is available to be distributed via a formula that stipulates school districts are to receive $100,000 base average and an additional amount based on their 22/23 Adjusted Average Daily Membership. Other eligible school entities are to receive $70,000. Application Deadline: September 26, 2024 More information: PCCD Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Targeted School Safety Grants for Nonpublic Schools Who May Apply: Nonpublic schools as defined under Section 924.3-A of the PA Public School Code, municipalities, law enforcement agencies, or approved vendors. Use: Funding may be used to assist schools with physical safety and/or behavioral health needs. Funds: A total of $19,665,000 in state school safety and security funds is being announced to support this initiative. Application Deadline: September 26, 2024 More information: PCCD Website PennDOT: Rail Freight Assistance Program/Rail Transportation Assistance Program Who May Apply: Railroad company, transportation organization, municipality, municipal authority, user Read more

 

Reps. Bradford and Webster Applaud $25,000 State Grant to Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy

(Aug 08, 2024)

HARRISBURG, Aug. 8 – State Reps. Matt Bradford and Joe Webster today announced that the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy was awarded state funding to support its efforts to provide environmental education to local students. The $25,000 state grant will go to the conservancy’s Floating Classroom Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program 2.0. “The Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy is a tremendous asset in our community, focusing on protecting our natural resources and educating our students on environmental stewardship, so I’m pleased they have been awarded this funding to support their education programing,” Bradford, D-Montgomery, said. “I also want to thank my friend Rep. Joe Webster for his passionate commitment to protecting and promoting the Perkiomen Watershed.” “Securing this $25,000 R3 Education Grant from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is a tremendous win for the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy and our community,” Webster, D-Montgomery, said. “This grant will empower the conservancy to expand its educational programs, fostering a deeper appreciation for our local waterways and promoting responsible stewardship among residents. I want to applaud the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy for its efforts toward accessible and customizable programming and I'm proud to support initiatives that not only protect our natural resources but Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District

(Jul 23, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: STOP Violence Against Women Statewide Training & Technical Assistance: Law Enforcement Who May Apply: Eligibility for these funds is open to any potential applicant who can produce the training and technical assistance opportunities to meet the goals and objectives of the program. Use: Funds for the proposed project shall be used to implement training and technical assistance to law enforcement officers to align with STOP Implementation Plan goals and objectives, including to enhance the capacity of local communities to develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women and to develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving violent crimes against women. Funds: Projects should not exceed a total of $105,000 over a three-year period. Application Deadline: August 23, 2024 More information: PCCD Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: STOP Violence Against Women Statewide Training & Technical Assistance: Prosecution Who May Apply: Eligibility for these funds is open to any potential applicant who can produce the training and technical assistance opportunities to meet the goals and objectives of the program. Use: Funds for the proposed project shall be used to provide training and technical assistance to Pennsylvania Prosecutors to improve the Read more

 

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

(Jun 20, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Broadband Development Authority: COVID-19 ARPA Capital Projects Fund Digital Connectivity Technology Program Who May Apply: Libraries, community schools, municipalities, workforce training organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and other community anchor institutions. Use: Acquisition of digital connectivity technology that facilitates broadband internet access and promotes digital literacy and skills training. Funds: $20 million in federal ARP money is available for this program. Application Deadline: August 19, 2024 More information: DCED Website Department of Agriculture: Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Program Who May Apply: Applicants must meet the federal definition of a very small meat and poultry processing operation and currently be operating under a grant of inspection or planning to get a grant of inspection upon completion of project. Use: Grant reimbursement is available for eligible costs associated with meeting the requirements to obtain a grant of inspection, opening a new very small meat and poultry processing operation, expanding the capacity of a current very small meat and poultry operation, or a combination of those purposes. Funds: Funding is limited to no more than $100,000 per applicant. Application Deadline: August 2, 2024 More information: PDA Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Read more

 

Webster welcomes $1.3 million to area school districts for critical safety grants

(Apr 26, 2024)

HARRISBURG, April 26 – State Rep. Joe Webster, D-Montgomery, today announced that state grants have been awarded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to several Montgomery County schools to improve school safety and support mental health programs for both students and staff. "It’s imperative that students, teachers and staff feel secure in our schools. Feeling safe is not just a privilege but a fundamental necessity for effective teaching and learning,” Webster said. "With the allocation of this vital funding, Pennsylvania is taking a significant step towards enhancing the safety and well-being of our school communities. Ultimately, our aim is to create nurturing and inclusive learning environments where students can focus more on their education, free from the distractions and anxieties posed by safety concerns." The school districts awarded include: Methacton School District - $200,009 Norristown Area School District - $697,998 Perkiomen Valley School District - $206,961 Spring-Ford Area School District - $242,295 Residents can view a full list of awards, including dollar amount and school entities approved for funding, here: ? School Safety Awards . Nonpublic School Awards . This new round of grants completes the federal and state school safety funding of $155 million, allocated in the 2023-24 fiscal Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District

(Mar 19, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Drop-In Centers Who May Apply: Existing organizations that have the capacity to provide or expand drop-in center services for individuals with SUD, including single county authorities, DDAP licensed treatment providers, organizations that offer clinical services and recipients of DDAP’s prior funding opportunities for Drop-In Centers. Use: To expand drop-in center services for individuals with SUD. Funds: Up to $6,575,000 is available. DDAP expects to award approximately eight grants totaling $750,000 each. Application Deadline: April 12, 2024 More information: DDAP Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grant Who May Apply: Farmers, prospective farmers, and others may apply. Use: Strategic business planning to expand or diversify farms or support transition of ownership. Funds: $500,000 in funding is available. Grants shall not exceed $7,500. Application Deadline: Applications will be received until funds are exhausted. More information: Pennsylvania Bulletin Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Recruitment Incentives for Law Enforcement Who May Apply: Local law enforcement agencies, campus or university police, railroad or street railway police, airport authority police, and county park police. Use: Funding is explicitly to support Act 120 training and recruitment Read more

 

Perkiomen Watershed Initiative Phase One Event

(Feb 23, 2024)

COLLEGEVILLE, Feb. 23 – ­­ Last Friday, state Rep. Joe Webster, D-Montgomery, hosted a joint news conference with Montgomery County officials to announce the commencement of Webster’s Perkiomen Watershed Initiative Phase One: the Mapping and Flooding Reduction Grant project. “In the last three years, we’ve had six storms that are now historic-level flooding events and it’s time for us to sit back and understand what’s happening,” said Webster, explaining the urgency of this study. “The goal of the Perkiomen Watershed Initiative is to fix our outdated flooding maps of the Perkiomen Watershed, determine current flood patterns and risks, and establish mitigation efforts that communities, counties, and the state can take to prevent future floods and losses.” “We are sitting on this amazing gem of natural resources and yet we’re still experiencing all this flooding on a regular basis – we need to figure out why,” said Crystal Gilchrist from Webster’s office and project manager for the Initiative. “We’ll be coordinating with the four counties (Berks, Bucks, Lehigh, and Montgomery), setting up steering committees and advisory committees and choosing a consulting team. Once we have them on board, we will create a hydrological computer model which will, for the first time ever, include the entire watershed, not just sections of its tributaries.” By Read more

 

Webster applauds governor’s 2024-25 state budget proposal

(Feb 07, 2024)

HARRISBURG, Feb 7 - State Rep. Joe Webster, D-Montgomery, issued this statement, following Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget address: “Yesterday, while addressing a joint session of the Pennsylvania House and Senate, Governor Shapiro announced his 2024/25 budget proposal and spoke of a bold new plan for the future of our Commonwealth. And he’s right, it’s time for us to envision a better future for Pennsylvania. From an emphasis on education to economic development, to healthcare, and marked support for Pennsylvania’s seniors, this plan will create opportunities for every Pennsylvanian.” The Governor’s proposed budget follows on the heels of the House Majority report from the Basic Education Funding Commission (BEFC) which concluded that the state budget must take on more responsibility to fund education. The budget would invest an additional $1.1 billion for basic and special education state-wide and would include reforms to Pennsylvania’s cyber charter school laws to put money back into school districts. Webster said that the investments and reforms combined would equate to an increase of $17 million for school districts in the 150th Legislative District for the 2024/25 fiscal year: Methacton School District: $730,385 increase Norristown Area School District: $14,386,831 increase Perkiomen Valley School District: $1,187,967 increase Read more

 

Human Trafficking Panel 2024

(Jan 18, 2024)

Collaboration is key and participation is crucial in preventing human trafficking here in Montgomery County. I recently brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss how we can combat this critical issue. Read more

 

Webster secures $278,000 for outdoor development projects

(Jan 17, 2024)

MONTGOMERY, Jan. 16 – State Rep. Joe Webster, D-Montgomery, announced today that two projects in Montgomery County will receive state grants to rehabilitate outdoor spaces. The Commonwealth Financing Authority has released a list of grant awardees from various Department of Community and Economic Development projects. Montgomery County projects will receive a total of $278,000 in funds under the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP) and Watershed Restoration Protection Program (WRPP). $200,000 to Upper Providence Township for the Anderson Farm Park Loop Trail. $78,000 to the National Audubon Society, John James Audubon Center for the John James Audubon Center Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project. "When the state funds beautification projects like these, everyone benefits. Making outdoor areas accessible will encourage more people to get outside and explore what our area has to offer," Webster stated. "I look forward to the completion of these plans and applaud the Upper Providence Township and the National Audubon Society for working to make our area appealing to both our residents and our visitors." Webster represents the 150th Legislative District, which includes Collegeville, Trappe, Lower and Upper Providence, and West Norriton, and serves on the House Appropriations, Environmental Resources and Energy, Finance, State Read more

 

RACP, Health, Environmental, Public Safety, Transportation, and Redevelopment Opportunities

(Jan 12, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: PAYS Survey Design Consultant Who May Apply: Applicants must meet the qualifications listed in the program guidelines, but any non-profit, for-profit, or academic organization is eligible. Use: The primary purpose of this project is to contract with an expert in the practice of surveying youth and adolescents to help inform necessary and appropriate revisions to the Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS). Funds: Funding is provided through the State Violence and Delinquency Prevention Program stream. PCCD expects to fund one grant not to exceed $200,000. Application Deadline: February 12, 2024 More information: PCCD Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Oversight of the 2025 and 2027 PAYS Administrations Who May Apply: Applicants must demonstrate their ability to conduct the tasks outlined in the program guidelines, but non-profits, for-profits, institutions of higher education, or others are eligible. Use: The primary purpose of this project is to provide direct oversight of the administration of the Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) for the 2025 and 2027 survey administration periods. Funds: Funding is provided through the State Violence and Delinquency Prevention Program stream. PCCD expects to fund one grant not to exceed $125,000. Application Deadline: February 12, 2024 More information: PCCD Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: 2024/25 Justice Assistance Grant Read more

 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - Summer 2024 PA House Legislative Fellowship Program

(Jan 10, 2024)

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program is currently accepting applications for the Summer 2024 semester. Applications are due on March 1, 2024 . The Fellowship Program is based in Pennsylvania’s magnificent Capitol Building in Harrisburg . Fellows are assigned to work in House Standing Committees or House Leadership offices, are compensated for their work (which may also include college credit) and are provided the opportunities to draft and present their own legislation, attend meet-and-greets with various public officials and staff, and tour some of the Commonwealth’s historic public spaces, to name a few. Qualified applicants will be: College undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or law school students; Enrolled in a Pennsylvania college/university, or a Pennsylvania resident enrolled in an out-of-state institution; and Pursuing any major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If you know of any college students who would benefit from the Fellowship Program, please feel free to invite them to visit the website at: www.pahousefellowship.us . Applications can be submitted via email at: pahousefellowship@pabmc.net . Read more

 

Grant Memo: Cultural, Health, Environmental, Public Safety, Transportation, and Redevelopment Opportunities For Your District

(Jan 03, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Human Services: OCDEL Keystone STARS Continuous Quality Improvement Who May Apply: Eligible childcare providers will be notified via an eligibility letter from their Early Learning Resource Center. Providers must meet the requirements outlined here . Use: Staff qualifications and professional development, early childhood education programs, partnerships with families and communities, leadership and management, and accreditation costs. Funds: Grant amounts vary by provider. Grant funding comes from $12 million of federal Childcare Development Fund funds. Application Deadline: Feb. 15, 2024 More information: Keystone STARS Website Department of Transportation: State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) Incentive Program Who May Apply: To be eligible for STIC Incentive funding, the STIC or other equivalent task force, committee or group must be formally established with a charter, include public and private members, meet regularly, and comprehensively consider sources of innovation. Use: The State Transportation Innovation Council Incentive Program provides funding to help STICs foster a culture of innovation and make innovations standard practice in their states. Examples of allowable activities include but are not limited to: developing standards and specifications; developing training to facilitate widespread use of innovation, developing Read more

 

Webster Highlights the Need for Renewed Focus on Stormwater Management

(Dec 11, 2023)

COLLEGEVILLE, Dec. 11 – ­­State Rep. Joe Webster, D-Montgomery, is emphasizing the need for renewed attention on stormwater management in Pennsylvania as the commonwealth is hit yet again by dangerous weather. Throughout Sunday, Dec. 10, Webster’s district received about 1.6 inches of rain as a result of a nation-wide storm system that flooded the Pacific Northwest earlier in the week and produced extreme thunderstorms and deadly tornados in the south. “Those who live along or near the Perkiomen Creek like myself, know that it does not take a big storm for the “Perky” to get full,” Webster said. “This was a big storm. Less than 2 inches of rain falling doesn’t sound like a lot, but the USGS gauge at Graterford on the Perkiomen Creek topped at almost 9 feet.” In comparison, during Hurricane Ida in 2021, the district saw nearly 10 inches of rain in the span of a day, raising the Graterford gauge to higher than 20 feet, equivalent to 2,100 tons of water a second or an Olympic-sized swimming pool passing by every second. “In Hurricane Ida we saw homes destroyed, businesses ruined, and public and private infrastructure completely eroded away. And it left our region even more susceptible to flooding.” Webster’s district sits within the Perkiomen Watershed, an area that encompasses parts of Montgomery, Bucks, Berks and Lehigh Read more

 

Webster welcomes House Appropriations and Education committees to Philadelphia

(Oct 24, 2023)

COLLEGEVILLE, Oct. 24 – State Rep. Joe Webster, D-Montgomery, reminds constituents, parents, neighbors, and stakeholders that the House Appropriations and Education committees’ Pennsylvania Education Tour will be stopping in Philadelphia today and tomorrow, Oct. 24 and Oct. 25, to discuss Pennsylvania’s public education funding system. In February, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that Pennsylvania’s method of funding public education was unconstitutional in that it fails to adequately provide every child with a high-quality education. To address the inequalities, the state legislature established a bipartisan, bicameral Basic Education Funding Commission tasked with identifying the current failures of the funding system, recommend changes, and report its findings to the General Assembly no later than Nov. 30. “For years, Pennsylvania has underfunded its public schools, so much so that four out of five school districts across the Commonwealth do not receive their fair share of funding – that’s rural, urban, and suburban schools all not receiving enough money,” Webster said. “This committee has an obligation to the students, teachers and parents of Pennsylvania to create a plan that equitably funds public education and enact it expeditiously. Every child, regardless of ZIP code, should have the opportunity to succeed.” As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Webster will attend both Read more

 

Lawmakers applaud $84,067 state grant for Norristown Area School District
Sep 09, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Sep 04, 2024

Ciresi and Webster to hold hard-to-read license plate replacement event Sept. 5
Aug 28, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Aug 26, 2024

Montco Dems applaud $5 million in state funding for transportation upgrades
Aug 20, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District
Aug 13, 2024

Reps. Bradford and Webster Applaud $25,000 State Grant to Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy
Aug 08, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District
Jul 23, 2024

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Technology, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jun 20, 2024

Webster welcomes $1.3 million to area school districts for critical safety grants
Apr 26, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District
Mar 19, 2024

Perkiomen Watershed Initiative Phase One Event
Feb 23, 2024

Webster applauds governor’s 2024-25 state budget proposal
Feb 07, 2024

Human Trafficking Panel 2024
Jan 18, 2024

Webster secures $278,000 for outdoor development projects
Jan 17, 2024

RACP, Health, Environmental, Public Safety, Transportation, and Redevelopment Opportunities
Jan 12, 2024

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - Summer 2024 PA House Legislative Fellowship Program
Jan 10, 2024

Grant Memo: Cultural, Health, Environmental, Public Safety, Transportation, and Redevelopment Opportunities For Your District
Jan 03, 2024

Webster Highlights the Need for Renewed Focus on Stormwater Management
Dec 11, 2023

Webster welcomes House Appropriations and Education committees to Philadelphia
Oct 24, 2023