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A historic session at Congress Hall!

(Sep 11, 2026) Rep. Mary Isaacson

It was a historic week here in the district, as the House convened at Congress Hall for the first time in 39 years. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Community Development, Fire & EMS, Environmental and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District

(Sep 10, 2026) Rep. Mary Isaacson

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: 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. 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, 2026 More information: DCED Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: 2026 PACTT – PA Academic, Career and Technical Training Who May Apply: All existing residential facilities, community-based providers, and juvenile probation departments that are current PACTT Affiliates in good standing and are not on provisional status Use: To advance academic and career/technical training among adjudicated youth receiving services in either residential facilities or from community-based providers or from County Juvenile Probation Departments that are PACTT affiliates Read more

 

Lawmakers examine service, needs of river pilots

(Sep 08, 2026) Rep. Mary Isaacson

Keeping commerce and trade open 24/7 comes with its challenges and obstacles, including preserving domestic security as well as navigating waterways through challenging weather. The Pilots’ Association for the Bay & River Delaware are on call at all hours to ensure the safe navigation of commercial vessels along the Delaware, Schuylkill and Salem rivers as well as Delaware Bay. Read more

 

Happy Labor Day!

(Sep 04, 2026) Rep. Mary Isaacson

Happy Labor Day! As we embark on the celebration of honoring the dedication and contributions of workers in this country, let us remember how far we have come and all we still need to do. Read more

 

Transitioning to fall after a shining summer

(Aug 28, 2026) Rep. Mary Isaacson

I hope everyone had a good start to the school year! Though the transition from the days of summer to the fall can be difficult, we can look back on what a summer the City of Philadelphia and America had celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Economic Development, Nonprofit Security, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Aug 26, 2026) Rep. Mary Isaacson

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Agriculture: Fruit Grower Freeze Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant Program Who May Apply: Specialty crop growers who experienced a loss of at least 30% of expected production due to freezing temperatures between April 1, 2026 and April 21, 2026 Use: Grants will be awarded on a per-acre basis to help growers recover from lost crops Funds: $10 million in funding is available Application Deadline: September 21, 2026 More information: PDA Website Department of Agriculture: Pennsylvania Agriculture Innovation Grant Program Who May Apply: A person who grows an agricultural commodity and who has anticipated sales greater than $2,000 per year, a person who processes an agricultural commodity and has anticipated sales greater than $10,000 per year, a person who provides technical assistance or services to farmers for conservation, engineering, veterinary care, animal disease management, farm management, agricultural commodity production, nutrient management or similar services, or a person or cooperative association that utilizes agricultural commodities to create products or energy Use: Grants will reimburse expenses for project planning, on-site project implementation, and larger grants for projects that have a regional impact. Funds: $10 million in funding is available Application Deadline: September 23, 2026 More information: PDA Website Read more

 

Another successful Backpack Giveaway event!

(Aug 21, 2026) Rep. Mary Isaacson

Thank you to McCall Elementary and the Home and School Association for another successful Backpack Giveaway event! Read more

 

Grant memo: Creative Industries, School Safety, Economic Development, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District

(Aug 17, 2026) Rep. Mary Isaacson

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Pennsylvania Creative Industries (formally Council on the Arts): Spotlight Program Who May Apply: Non-profit organizations with an annual average arts revenue of $10,000 to less than $100,000 and a history of at least two years of consistent arts programming in Pennsylvania Use: To support smaller creative arts organizations that deliver services, products, or programs Funds: Grant awards shall not exceed $5,000 Application Deadline: September 14, 2026 More information: PCI Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: School Safety & Mental Health Grants Who May Apply: School Districts, Intermediate Units, Area Career and Technical Schools, Charter Schools, Regional Charter Schools, and Cyber Charter Schools Use: To provide grants to eligible school entities to support physical security enhancements and/or mental health initiatives Funds: A total of $138,779,000 in state funding is being announced to support this initiative. Funding is based on the formula included in 24 P.S. §13-1314.3-B, which stipulates school districts are to receive a $100,000 base amount for their grant, and an additional amount based on their 2024-25 Adjusted Average Daily Membership (AADM). All other eligible school entities (i.e., intermediate units, area career and technical schools, charter schools, regional charter schools, and cyber charter schools) are to receive $70,000 Read more

 

Main Street, Rail Freight, Workforce Development and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Aug 11, 2026) Rep. Mary Isaacson

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: Main Street Matters (MSM) Who May Apply: Units of local government, redevelopment and/or housing authorities, nonprofits, economic development organizations, housing corporations, community development corporations, business improvement districts, neighborhood improvement districts, downtown improvement districts, and similar organizations incorporated as authorities. Use: A flexible tool for use in community and economic development for a variety of uses including planning activities, façade grant programs, business improvement grant programs, accessible housing programs, and district development grants. Funds: Individual grant awards vary depending on the type of grant. Application Deadline: August 31, 2026 More information: DCED Website Department of Transportation: Rail Freight Grant Program Who May Apply: Railroad company, transportation organization, municipality, municipal authority, or user of rail freight infrastructure Use: Capital maintenance of freight or intermodal rail infrastructure and capital construction of freight or intermodal rail infrastructure Application Deadline: August 28, 2026 More information: PennDOT Website Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: Motorized Trails and Recreation Program (formerly known as the All-Terrain Vehicle and Snowmobile Read more

 

Making our way through summer

(Aug 07, 2026) Rep. Mary Isaacson

As we work our way through August, our communities are certainly showing up! From night markets to festivals, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Read more

 

Taking on unfinished business in Harrisburg

(Jul 31, 2026) Rep. Mary Isaacson

I hope this note finds you well as we start August! Where has this summer gone? Read more

 

Nonprofit Security, Law Enforcement Regionalization, Economic Development, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jul 31, 2026) Rep. Mary Isaacson

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Nonprofit Security Grant Funds Who May Apply: Nonprofit organization based in Pennsylvania that serves primarily individuals, groups, or institutions that are included within a bias motivation category for single hate crime incidents identified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Use: Security enhancements designed to protect the safety and security of the users of a facility including but not limited to safety and security planning, purchase of safety and security equipment, safety and security training, purchase of security-related technology, and specialty-trained canines, among other projects Funds: $10 million is available for projects. Application Deadline: September 10, 2026 More information: PCCD Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: NCA Member Child Advocacy Centers Who May Apply: Eligibility for these funds is open to all CACs listed in the Appendix Use: Funding to support compliance with NCA standards, to improve the work of the CAC and to apply for or achieve accreditation/reaccreditation, or for equipment necessary to support NCA standards of accrediation Funds: A total of approximately $2.067 million in state Act 28 of 2014 funds is being announced to support this initiative. PCCD expects to fund forty-two (42) non-competitive, one-year grants with budgets allocated accordingly based on level of NCA membership Read more

 

A great summer for Philadelphia!

(Jul 24, 2026) Rep. Mary Isaacson

What a summer it has been here in Philadelphia! From hosting America’s 250th birthday, to showcasing our city’s passion for sports with the FIFA World Cup and MLB All-Star Game, there has been much to celebrate. Even in record-breaking heat, we came through hosting these remarkable events and the city has shined. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Public School Facility Improvements, Multimodal Projects, Community Improvement, and Additional Grant Opportunities for Your District

(Jul 21, 2026) Rep. Mary Isaacson

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: $200 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: A 10-day application window will open on July 27, 2026, and close on August 7, 2026. There will not be an additional funding round in fiscal year 2026-27. More information: CFA Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: 2027-2028 Rights and Services Act (RASA/Victims of Juvenile Offenders (VOJO) Solicitation Who May Apply: Counties Use: To support responsibilities assigned to prosecution and juvenile probation under the Crime Victims Act, the Juvenile Act, and Pennsylvania’s Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure. Funds: A total of $10,440,724 in federal and state funds is available in year 1. PCCD expects to fund approximately ninety-eight grants. Application Read more

 

Isaacson announces $5.5 million state investment across 10 local projects

(Jul 17, 2026) Rep. Mary Isaacson

PHILADELPHIA, July 17 – Today, state Rep. Mary Isaacson announced that $5.5 million from the Commonwealth’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program will go toward 10 different projects throughout her district. The RACP, funded by the Commonwealth’s Office of the Budget, provides funding for the design, acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvement projects. Projects funded by the program are: $2,000,000 to the Delaware River Waterfront Corp. for construction of the Penn’s Landing Park Pavilion. $1,000,000 to Historic Philadelphia Inc . for full reconstruction of the 12,500-square-foot playground at Franklin Square. $500,000 for significant renovation to Superfit Inc.’s manufacturing and headquarters operations. $500,000 to Monell Chemical Senses Center to build a transformative life sciences hub to support advancements in public health research and community programs in science, health and well-being, in the North Broad Corridor. $500,000 to Philly House to expand its dining hall and free meal services. $250,000 to the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corp. for construction costs of a mixed-use project on 11th Street. $250,000 to revitalize the former Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School into a K-8 educational campus. $250,000 to the Independence Historical Trust for a stone structure interpretation of the “Join or Read more

 

We have a budget!

(Jul 17, 2026) Rep. Mary Isaacson

It was a whirlwind this past weekend as we reached a final budget. While slightly late this year and missing a lot of what House Democrats have been working toward, the budget includes wins that greatly benefit Philadelphia. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Public Interest, Transportation, Community Development and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District

(Jul 14, 2026) Rep. Mary Isaacson

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County: Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund Who May Apply: Municipalities, authorities, councils of government, non-profits and for-profit businesses in Allegheny County. Use: Economic development projects, infrastructure development projects, job training, community improvement projects, public safety projects, and public interest projects. Funds: Project budgets must be between $150,000 and $500,000. Application Deadline: August 14, 2026 More information: RAAC Website Commonwealth Financing Authority: Local Share Account: Monroe County Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development agencies, or redevelopment authorities within Monroe County or the five contiguous counties to Monroe (Carbon, Lackawanna, Northampton, Pike, and Wayne). Use: Public interest projects, community improvement projects, economic development projects, or roadway improvement projects. Funds: Funded by gross terminal revenues of certain licensed gaming facilities. Application Deadline: September 30, 2026 More information: DCED Website Commonwealth Financing Authority: Local Share Account: Category 4 Facilities Program (Berks, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and York Counties) Who May Apply: Municipalities, counties, redevelopment authorities, or economic development agencies in a county hosting a Category 4 Read more

 

Fourth of July festivities shined brightly in the district!

(Jul 10, 2026) Rep. Mary Isaacson

While it was a very hot Fourth of July, I hope everyone was able to enjoy and celebrate with some of the festivities both in and around the city. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agriculture, CTE, Tourism, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District

(Jul 08, 2026) Rep. Mary Isaacson

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Agriculture: Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program Who May Apply: Family farm corporations, family farm partnerships, farm enterprises, nonprofit education institutions Use: Reduce operating expenses through practices that are ecologically beneficial, improve soil quality and fertility, improve water quality, and reduce or eliminate the need for the purchase of off-farm inputs, such as chemical or synthetic fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides. Funds: Grants may not exceed $25,000 except as provided in this subsection. An additional amount of up to $25,000 may be granted if the grantee matches that additional amount dollar for dollar so that an individual grant may not exceed $50,000 in one calendar year. Application Deadline: August 28, 2026 More information: PDA Website Department of Transportation: Career and Technical Education Grant Who May Apply: Public, private, and cyber schools, career and technical centers, youth development centers, and institutions of higher learning Use: To develop and implement new technical training curriculum or to expand existing technical training curriculum and/or delivery, relevant to the heavy highway industry Funds: The total amount of direct grant reimbursement funding available under this program is $12 million. PennDOT intends to award a single individual grant up to $500,000 per eligible applicant. Read more

 

A time to celebrate our independence!

(Jul 03, 2026) Rep. Mary Isaacson

As we sit in Harrisburg this week trying to come to a compromise on the budget, I am reminded that this is how government works, even when it seems dysfunctional. Read more

 

A historic session at Congress Hall!
Sep 11, 2026

Grant Memo: Community Development, Fire & EMS, Environmental and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District
Sep 10, 2026

Lawmakers examine service, needs of river pilots
Sep 08, 2026

Happy Labor Day!
Sep 04, 2026

Transitioning to fall after a shining summer
Aug 28, 2026

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Economic Development, Nonprofit Security, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Aug 26, 2026

Another successful Backpack Giveaway event!
Aug 21, 2026

Grant memo: Creative Industries, School Safety, Economic Development, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District
Aug 17, 2026

Main Street, Rail Freight, Workforce Development and Additional Grant Opportunities
Aug 11, 2026

Making our way through summer
Aug 07, 2026

Taking on unfinished business in Harrisburg
Jul 31, 2026

Nonprofit Security, Law Enforcement Regionalization, Economic Development, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jul 31, 2026

A great summer for Philadelphia!
Jul 24, 2026

Grant Memo: Public School Facility Improvements, Multimodal Projects, Community Improvement, and Additional Grant Opportunities for Your District
Jul 21, 2026

Isaacson announces $5.5 million state investment across 10 local projects
Jul 17, 2026

We have a budget!
Jul 17, 2026

Grant Memo: Public Interest, Transportation, Community Development and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District
Jul 14, 2026

Fourth of July festivities shined brightly in the district!
Jul 10, 2026

Grant Memo: Agriculture, CTE, Tourism, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District
Jul 08, 2026

A time to celebrate our independence!
Jul 03, 2026