Rep. Robert Matzie October 22, 2024 | 5:30 PM
AMBRIDGE, Oct. 22 – New grants totaling $2.86 million will fund roof replacement projects for three schools in the 16th Legislative District, state Rep. Rob Matzie announced today.
Matzie said the grants – awarded through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program – will address drainage issues and leaks creating potential hazards.
“Several of our school districts have identified serious roof issues that have caused deterioration, drainage problems, leaks, and the buildup of mold and mildew,” Matzie said. “The new funding will ensure that repair and replacement projects move forward so that students, teachers and school staff have the safe surroundings and healthy environments they deserve.”
Matzie said the funding includes:
The Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program – administered by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development under the direction of the Commonwealth Financing Authority – provides funding to public school districts and career and technical schools for eligible facility improvement projects. Grants are available for eligible improvement projects with a total project cost of $500,000 or more and may not exceed $5 million for any project.
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