Matzie: Historical grant funding secured for borough of Ambridge
Rep. Robert F. Matzie March 23, 2026 | 9:55 AM
AMBRIDGE, March 23 – The borough of Ambridge has been awarded $13,500 in grant funding, part of the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission’s Certified Local Government Grant Program, Rep. Robert Matzie has announced.
The program aims to provide financial support in administering local preservation programs, such as the development of tools, products and services. Funding from the program will go toward updating Old Economy Village, home to 17 historic buildings along the Ohio River.
“Ambridge has been a site of historic beauty for quite some time, and I’m proud to support funding that grows the borough’s profile and engages the public with everything the borough has to offer,” Matzie said. “I thank the commission for its generous support.”
In total, $151,477 in grants were awarded across seven counties, including a set-aside for mini-grants and scholarships. The amount reflects the required 10% of the commission’s award from the National Park Service.
“Preserving Pennsylvania history has been a cause of mine because we should all be proud of where we come from,” Matzie said. “This is a wonderful state with a deep, rich history; and we should all take some time to interact with our historical landmarks and museums. The better we broadcast our history, the more people will be invested in our present and future.”
To learn more about the Certified Local Government Grant Program, visit: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/phmc/historic-preservation/grants-and-funding/clg-grant-program.