Senator Steve Santarsiero and Representative Jim Prokopiak announce more than $500,000 in grants
Rep. Jim Prokopiak December 18, 2025 | 3:08 PM
BUCKS COUNTY – Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) along with Representative Jim Prokopiak (D-140) announced today $ 527,623 in state funding:
- $400,000 for Morrisville Fire Department for a Light Rescue/High Water Vehicle
- $127,623 for Tullytown Borough for a dump truck
- $150,000 for Falls Little League for LED field light upgrade
Morrisville Fire Company, a nonprofit volunteer fire company that serves Morrisville Borough and the surrounding communities, is receiving funding for a new vehicle. Due to the Borough’s proximity to the Delaware River, the fire company needs a dynamic lifted rescue truck that would take over support of the Borough’s marine and technical responses. This new truck will also assist in responses during backwater flooding in the city and snowy conditions.
“Our volunteer firefighters are heroes who put themselves on the front lines every day to keep our community safe,” said Senator Santarsiero. “This new truck will improve the Morrisville Fire Company’s ability to respond during crises, regardless of the location or weather condition. I will continue to support getting our first responders the equipment they need to provide critical assistance to communities in times of emergency.”
“The volunteers fire fighters of Morrisville faithfully serve Morrisville, protecting lives and property every day,” said Representative Prokopiak. “The awarding of the grant for a new light rescue vehicle with the ability to traverse high water allows our first responders to help those in need, even in conditions of heavy rains and flooding.”
Tullytown Borough will be receiving a new dump truck to improve the efficiency, safety, and operational capabilities of Tullytown’s Public Works Department in managing snow removal and roadway salting operations during winter months. The new truck will be equipped with a stainless-steel dump body, plow, and salt spreader.
“Keeping our roads safe and clear is one of the basic tasks of government and I was happy to support this grant for Tullytown Borough to do just that,” said Senator Santarsiero “Especially during the winter months, it’s essential that our municipalities have the equipment they need to keep our roads in good condition.”
“Investing in modern equipment for Tullytown’s Public Works Department will improve winter road safety, enhance efficiency, and help the borough better serve residents during severe weather conditions,” said Representative Prokopiak.
The Falls Little League is receiving funds to update their field with new LED lighting through the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program.
“Little League is about teamwork, confidence, and giving kids a place to fall in love with the game, and I’m proud to support these LED upgrades so more families can enjoy the field safely and longer into the evening,” said Senator Santarsiero. “As a lifelong baseball fan, I know how much these small but meaningful investments matter for our kids.”
“Providing opportunities for our kids to get outside, off their devices, and play is critical to our families,” said Representative Prokopiak. “This grant will allow the little league to upgrade their lights with energy efficient and money saving LED lights.”
Administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the Local Share Account (LSA)- Statewide program allocates gaming revenue through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects that improve the quality of life of citizens in the Commonwealth.
Additional information about the Local Share Account- Statewide program can be found on the DCED website.
Act 13 of 2012 establishes the Marcellus Legacy Fund and allocates funds to the Commonwealth Financing Authority (the “Authority”) for planning, acquisition, development, rehabilitation and repair of greenways, recreational trails, open space, parks and beautification projects using the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP).
Additional information about the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program can be found on the DCED website.