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

(Mar 13, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: Public School Facility Improvement Grant Who May Apply: School entities, defined as a school district or an area career and technical school. Use: Facility improvement projects, including but not limited to roof repair/replacement, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, plumbing systems, window repair/replacement, health and safety upgrades, and accessibility projects. Funds: $100 million in total funding is available. Grant requests shall not exceed $5 million per eligible improvement project. School entities may submit more than one application, but no school entity shall receive more than 20% of the total funding available. Application Deadline: May 31, 2024 More information: CFA Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: STOP Violence Against Women Grant Program Who May Apply: County governments and non-profit victim service agencies are eligible to apply. Faith-based organizations may be eligible to apply under certain circumstances. Use: Funds may be used to support cross-system, collaborative efforts to respond to victims of violence against women crimes. This includes, but is not limited to, personnel and benefit costs associated with specialized units in law enforcement or core direct victim services, supplies and operating expenses related to the STOP project, equipment necessary for implementation, and training or professional development. Funds: A total of $12 Read more

 

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

(Mar 05, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Agriculture: Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Who May Apply: State and local organizations, producer associations, academia, community-based organizations, and other eligible specialty crops stakeholders. Use: The purpose of the Program is to enhance, but not replace, the Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program by establishing a Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program for specialty crops that are not currently eligible for grant payments under the Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, or that are otherwise designated high-priority specialty crops by the Secretary. Funding for the Program will assist the growth, certification of seed and marketing of these eligible specialty crops. Funds: $460,000 in funding is available. Application Deadline: April 19, 2024 More information: Pennsylvania Bulletin 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 Read more

 

Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment Grant Opportunities

(Feb 27, 2024)

There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Freeman congratulates fire, EMS groups for receiving $135,000 in grants

(Feb 16, 2024)

“It is important that our emergency responders have up-to-date training, facilities and equipment, so that they can respond in a timely manner to keep residents safe,” said Freeman. Read more

 

Freeman: Easton water project receives $3.3 million state investment

(Jan 25, 2024)

“This project will reduce unaccounted-for water loss and potential health impacts related to elevated lead levels for the people living in these areas,” said Freeman. Read more

 

Your Report from Rep. Robert Freeman: Winter 2023-24

(Jan 17, 2024)

Read my latest newsletter. Read more

 

Freeman welcomes nearly $215,000 in state grants

(Jan 16, 2024)

“Whether it’s for a park project or other important planning function, these grants will help the municipalities complete them in a timely manner," Freeman said. Read more

 

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

(Jan 09, 2024)

Grants available as of Tuesday, Jan. 9 Read more

 

2024 Capitol Scenes Calendar

(Jan 08, 2024)

Download my 2024 Capitol Scenes Calendar. Read more

 

Freeman announces $175,000 environmental grant

(Jan 05, 2024)

The Wildlands Conservancy today was awarded a $175,000 Growing Greener grant by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, announced state Rep. Robert Freeman. Read more

 

Freeman lease-to-purchase bill would expand affordable home ownership

(Jan 03, 2024)

"One such model, the lease-to-purchase mortgage, allows a household to rent a home for a period before taking on the mortgage and ownership of the property with a portion of each month’s rent set aside in an escrow account and used to cover the down payment and closing costs," Freeman said. 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

 

Freeman lauds $2.87 million in state grants

(Dec 19, 2023)

“The Commonwealth Financing Authority took a huge step in helping Easton and surrounding communities by funding various important improvements that will lead to cleaner water, better sewers and continued operation of valuable arts programs,” said Freeman. Read more

 

Wreaths Across America remembers fallen veterans in Easton

(Dec 16, 2023)

State Rep. Robert Freeman (D-Northampton) helped pass a bill in the house declaring Saturday 'Wreaths Across America Day in Pennsylvania." Read more

 

Grants available as of Tuesday, Dec. 12

(Dec 12, 2023)

There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

State representative proposes new Pennsylvania poet laureate position

(Dec 09, 2023)

“Through creating the position of Pennsylvania Poet Laureate, we will recognize important contemporary contributors to the literary arts and promote our Commonwealth’s cultural heritage,” Rep. Robert Freeman, D-Northampton, wrote. Read more

 

Easton Winter Village opens up in Centre Square, featuring festive vendors and special events

(Nov 18, 2023)

“As the mayor mentioned, it really has served to draw more people back into Downtown, and it provides a very festive setting as we get into the holiday season,” Rep. Bob Freeman said. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application (11/15/2023)

(Nov 15, 2023)

There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Tool-share program and Easton farm markets get a boost from agricultural grants

(Nov 05, 2023)

State Rep. Robert Freeman, D-Northampton, said the grants will expand the market's marketing efforts to attract more customers. Read more

 

Programs Now Open for Applications 10/31/23

(Nov 02, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 13, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 05, 2024

Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment Grant Opportunities
Feb 27, 2024

Freeman congratulates fire, EMS groups for receiving $135,000 in grants
Feb 16, 2024

Freeman: Easton water project receives $3.3 million state investment
Jan 25, 2024

Your Report from Rep. Robert Freeman: Winter 2023-24
Jan 17, 2024

Freeman welcomes nearly $215,000 in state grants
Jan 16, 2024

RACP, Health, Environmental, Public Safety, Transportation, and Redevelopment Opportunities
Jan 09, 2024

2024 Capitol Scenes Calendar
Jan 08, 2024

Freeman announces $175,000 environmental grant
Jan 05, 2024

Freeman lease-to-purchase bill would expand affordable home ownership
Jan 03, 2024

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

Freeman lauds $2.87 million in state grants
Dec 19, 2023

Wreaths Across America remembers fallen veterans in Easton
Dec 16, 2023

Grants available as of Tuesday, Dec. 12
Dec 12, 2023

State representative proposes new Pennsylvania poet laureate position
Dec 09, 2023

Easton Winter Village opens up in Centre Square, featuring festive vendors and special events
Nov 18, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application (11/15/2023)
Nov 15, 2023

Tool-share program and Easton farm markets get a boost from agricultural grants
Nov 05, 2023

Programs Now Open for Applications 10/31/23
Nov 02, 2023