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Community Development, Fire & EMS, Environmental and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Sep 17, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

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

 

Scott applauds $725K investment in Conshohocken Fire Department

(Sep 17, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

NORRISTOWN, Sept. 17 – State Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, today applauded $725,000 in state funds awarded to Conshohocken Borough on behalf of the Conshohocken Fire Department. The grant funding will be used to replace the fire department’s aging air service truck with a larger 2027 model. “This grant is a significant investment in the safety and resilience of our community. By funding the replacement of the fire department’s aging air service truck, we are helping ensure that our volunteer firefighters have the reliable equipment they need to respond effectively when our residents need them most,” said Council President Tina Sokolowski. “Our volunteer fire service is made up of dedicated individuals who give their time, expertise, and commitment to protecting our borough. Supporting them with modern apparatus and equipment is one of the most important investments we can make in public safety. “I want to thank Rep. Scott, Sen. Vince Hughes, and our state partners for recognizing this need and securing this funding. As volunteer fire companies across Pennsylvania face increasing operational and financial challenges, this grant represents a critical investment in the future of emergency services in Conshohocken and the safety of everyone who lives, works, and visits here.” “As a volunteer firefighter myself, I know how aging equipment can slow down Read more

 

Scott: Over $900K to upgrade Norristown sewer system

(Sep 16, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

NORRISTOWN, Sept. 16 – State Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, and the Norristown Municipal Waste Authority applaud the allocation of $942,211 in state funding to rehabilitate portions of the sewer system in the municipality of Norristown. According to a statement from the authority, the grant will fund trenchless pipe lining, point repairs, pipe replacement, and manhole improvements. “The focus of the authority’s sewer rehabilitation program is to increase the capacity of the sewers and water treatment plant, address aging infrastructure, and support development,” the authority said. “These goals ensure the infrastructure is one more reason developers are attracted to Norristown. We appreciate Representative Scott and his staff for assisting us in obtaining this grant.” “These improvements, especially the increased capacity for sanitary sewers and the treatment plant, are effective means of reducing the amount of rainwater that flows into the system during major storms,” said Scott. “Not only are we enticing new builds in the community, we’re protecting those already here from water damage that we’ve suffered before.” The grants come from Local Share Account funds, which are approved and distributed by the Commonwealth Financing Authority . Read more

 

Scott, Norristown Public Library welcome $244K to broaden reach

(Sep 16, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

NORRISTOWN, Sept. 16 – State Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, and the Norristown Public Library today applauded $244,236 in state funds awarded to the Norristown Public Library to broaden the scope of its outreach efforts. The funds will be used to purchase three new box trucks for the library to use for delivery and outreach to community members. “This investment lets MCNPL bring books, technology, and community connection directly to seniors, students, and families across Montgomery County — meeting residents where they are,” said Karen J. DeAngelo, executive director and district administrator of the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library. “Libraries are an essential public service, but sometimes, families, older residents, and others don’t have the means to easily access them,” said Scott. “The Norristown Public Library does significant work to ensure community members who could benefit from its services have access to them, even off-site. These new trucks will help them do that to an even greater degree.” The grants come from Local Share Account funds, which are approved and distributed by the Commonwealth Financing Authority . Read more

 

Scott, Elmwood Park Zoo celebrate $400K for greater connectivity

(Sep 16, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

NORRISTOWN, Sept. 16 – State Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, and Elmwood Park Zoo today celebrated $400,000 in state funding awarded to the Montgomery County Redevelopment Authority that will broaden the ways residents can access the zoo property. The funds will be used to extend the existing Norristown Farm Park bike and walking path through the zoo’s property, creating a stronger connection between the zoo and the neighborhoods surrounding it. “This investment is an exciting step toward making Elmwood Park Zoo and our surrounding community even more connected and accessible,” said Al Zone, CEO of Elmwood Park Zoo. “Extending the Norristown Farm Park bike and walking path through our campus will help create an important connection between the Farm Park and the Schuylkill River Trail, giving the community another safe and accessible way to experience everything our area has to offer. We’re grateful to Representative Scott and his team for supporting a project that will benefit Norristown and Montgomery County.” “Creating new ways for our residents to get outside, enjoy our neighborhoods, and take advantage of our area attractions strengthens our sense of community and brings people together,” said Scott. “I’m excited to see this project receive support and look forward to the day the path is complete.” The grants come from Read more

 

Shusterman’s and Scott’s bill will guard against catastrophic risks of AI

(Sep 14, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

“Ensuring strong safeguards around advanced AI systems is essential to protecting the wellbeing of our communities and the stability of our critical infrastructure,” Scott said. “By acting now, Pennsylvania can take a responsible, forward-looking approach that matches the urgency of this rapidly evolving technology and aligns with efforts already underway in other states.” Read more

 

Scott welcomes Norristown student to historic Philadelphia House Session

(Sep 11, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

NORRISTOWN, Sept. 11 – State Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, welcomed Norristown Area High School student Sara Brundidge to Wednesday’s commemorative voting session at Congress Hall in Philadelphia. The event celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the 250th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Constitution by welcoming lawmakers in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to convene in the place where the Constitution and Bill of Rights were debated. As part of the program, 80 Pennsylvania students were invited to represent their communities and engage with executive, judicial and legislative leaders. Brundidge was selected to represent Scott's Legislative District 54 after submitting an essay describing the impact of democracy on her life and the lives of others. "Sara is an exemplary young person, and I was honored to host her and her mother for Wednesday’s celebrations," Scott said. "She exhibits strength, curiosity and ambition – all of which position her to have a significant positive impact on the future. My team and I offer her our greatest congratulations and thank her for coming with us to Philly." Brundidge, who lives with cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair for many activities, wrote in her essay: "To me, democracy is not just about voting. It is also about fairness, inclusion, respect and making sure Read more

 

Scott introduces Pennsylvania Universal Health Care Act

(Sep 08, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

House Bill 2763 would establish the freestanding Universal Health Care Act and the Office of Health Care within the Pennsylvania Department of Health to create a single-payer health system in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Scott applauds $300K for housing projects

(Aug 24, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

NORRISTOWN, Aug. 24 – State Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, today applauded $300,000 in state funding directed to Norristown for housing rehabilitation related to 2021’s Hurricane Ida. The funding comes from the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery program. It is one of two awards announced in Montgomery County. The grants can be used for housing assistance, including rehabilitation, multifamily housing development, infrastructure improvements, and mitigation. “Even five years later, the impact of Hurricane Ida is felt in our community,” said Scott. “This funding will help Norristown continue to mitigate the damage we suffered from the storm.” The municipality will use the funds for a housing program that aims to rehabilitate five or six owner-occupied housing units. Read more

 

Rep. Scott's Senior Fair

(Aug 20, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

Join us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16 for our Senior Resource Fair at the Montco Senior Adult Activity Center! To register to attend, click here. To register as a vendor, click here. Read more

 

Scott denounces racism, bigotry and violence toward public officials

(Jul 24, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

HARRISBURG, July 24 – State Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, today released the following statement about the uptick in race-based threats directed at elected officials and the unified response by Montgomery County officials. “The racist and hateful voicemail left for my friend, Delaware County Sheriff Siddiq Kamara, was sickening. There is no place for racism, Islamophobia, or hatred in our politics or our communities, and I hope the person responsible is held fully accountable,” Scott said. “This is personal for me. “My family and I have lived through this kind of hate. I've received death threats, been called the N-word, and even received a voicemail from someone who said they wished one of my relatives had been raped. Those words don't just target elected officials—they target our families, our children, and our humanity. “That's why I'm grateful my colleagues across Montgomery County came together—to speak with one voice. Together, every countywide elected official, state senator, and state representative from Montgomery County signed the statement below condemning the racism, threats, and intimidation that Sheriff Kamara endured and that too many Black elected officials experience far too often. “We cannot wait until hate makes headlines to condemn it. We must call it out every single time. Silence only gives hate room to grow. Read more

 

Scott, Bradford, Webster: Nearly $1M coming to Norristown schools for clean-energy upgrades

(Jul 21, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

HARRISBURG, July 21 – Nearly $1 million in Solar for Schools funding will help advance major clean - energy upgrades at two Norristown Area School District buildings, state Reps. Greg Scott, Matt Bradford and Joe Webster, all D-Montgomery, announced today. The funding supports rooftop solar installations at Norristown Area High School and East Norriton Middle School — projects designed to generate long-term utility savings, modernize facilities, and strengthen the district’s sustainability efforts. “Investments in clean-energy solutions will have an impact well beyond the buildings themselves,” Scott said. “Lower utility costs mean more resources for students, classrooms and educational programs. We appreciate the support that made these projects possible and are excited for what they mean for our community moving forward.” “These projects represent an important step forward in our collective effort for sustainable energy practices,” Bradford said. “By installing solar systems on both the high school and middle school rooftops, we’re making practical investments that reduce energy costs and support more efficient, future - ready facilities. Each installation will deliver significant annual savings, and together they move our region closer to a more stable, sustainable future.” “This new funding empowers us to turn our Read more

 

Scott announces $9.2 million for community development projects

(Jul 17, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

NORRISTOWN, July 17 – State Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, today announced $9.2 million in state funds were awarded to cultural and community organizations in Norristown and Plymouth Meeting. According to Scott, the projects awarded include: $5 million to the Elmwood Park Zoo to build a new North America Exhibit $3 million for demolition, site preparation and construction along the Main Street Norristown business district $500,000 to the Norristown Public Library to renovate and expand its 1001 Powell St. location and parking lot $500,000 to the Montgomery County Senior Adult Activity Center in Norristown, to add ADA bathrooms, replace the HVAC system, complete the elevator, and other renovations $250,000 to Gemma Services for the construction of a turf athletic field and short track “All of the projects that received RACP funding will strengthen our community and provide recreational, educational, and community opportunities to our residents, young and old,” said Scott. “I am pleased to see this investment from the state and proud to be part of our area’s revitalization.” The grants are funded through the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program , a grant program for the design, acquisition, and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvement Read more

 

Pa. House votes to classify veterinary sedative as a Schedule III drug

(Jun 30, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

HARRISBURG, June 30 – The Pennsylvania House today passed a bill that would classify a naloxone-resistant animal sedative, medetomidine, as a Schedule III drug. According to the bill’s prime sponsors, state Reps. Greg Scott and Liz Hanbidge, both of Montgomery County, this is a strategic move to stop the use of medetomidine in street drugs. “We’re seeing increased use of medetomidine in fentanyl and fentanyl-related overdoses,” said Scott. “This is hugely dangerous. Unlike other sedatives that made it to the street drug market, medetomidine doesn’t respond to naloxone – people who overdose on medetomidine-laced fentanyl have a significantly higher risk of dying because overdose-reversing medicines don’t work.” Medetomidine is a non-opioid sedative used by veterinarians. It is not approved for use in people. But data now shows that up to 80 percent of fentanyl samples tested in Pennsylvania contain it, increasing the risk of overdose for people who illegally use fentanyl. “The rapid spread of medetomidine in Pennsylvania's illicit drug supply presents a serious and growing threat to public safety. This dangerous veterinary sedative makes overdoses more difficult to treat, puts first responders at greater risk, and places additional strain on our emergency medical system. As legislators, we have a responsibility to respond before more lives are lost, and that Read more

 

Bill supporting EMS participation by minors passes Pa. House

(Jun 29, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

HARRISBURG, June 29 – The state House today voted unanimously to update the Pennsylvania Child Labor Act to allow 14- and 15-year-old emergency service volunteers to engage in training and firefighting activities until 10 p.m. on any night of the year. The bill’s prime sponsor, state Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, said that this change will help support the pipeline of trained volunteers needed to respond to community emergencies. “By some estimates, Pennsylvania has one-tenth of the volunteer firefighters we had in the 1970s,” Scott said. “Many of our emergency response organizations are chronically understaffed and unable to respond efficiently to calls. It’s a bad situation, and without action, it’s only going to get worse.” Under the state’s Child Labor Act, minors can engage in training or firefighting activities until 10 p.m. the night before a school day. Yet on weekends, holidays and over summer academic breaks, that curfew is only 9 p.m. “The difference between school nights and non-school nights is an oversight that prevents engaged, ambitious young people from helping their communities after an arbitrary timepoint. Making their curfew 10 p.m. all year is a small change that can make a huge difference in an emergency,” Scott said. Under state law, youth may join a volunteer fire company as young as age 14 with Read more

 

Grant Memo: Nonprofit security, Redevelopment, Scholarship, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District

(Jun 29, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Emergency Management Agency: Nonprofit Security Grant Who May Apply: Nonprofit organizations Use: Provides funding for physical and cybersecurity enhancements and other security-related activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high-risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack. Funds: This program is funded through FEMA using federal dollars. The maximum award request is $200,000. Application Deadline: July 14, 2026 More information: PEMA Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: 2026 First Chance Trust Fund Who May Apply: Eligibility for these funds is open to any school district identified as having statistically higher high school dropout and incarceration rates based on data from the PA Department of Education and the PA Department of Corrections. Please refer to Appendix A for a full listing of eligible school districts. Use: Direct financial support to eligible students via scholarship, administrative support directly related to the administration of student scholarships and connecting at-risk youth with community-based organizations, or community-based organization (CBO) direct programming support. Funds: A total of $3.3 million in state funding is being made available to support this initiative. PCCD anticipates awarding up to $150,000 per grantee for an initial two-year project period. Application Deadline: August 11, 2026 More Read more

 

Bill to allow more EV companies to do business in Pennsylvania approved by state House committee

(Jun 23, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

State Rep. Greg Scott today announced the House Commerce Committee approved his bill that would allow more electric vehicle manufacturers to sell directly to consumers in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

House Fire & EMS Caucus applauds committee approval of free cancer screenings for firefighters

(Jun 11, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

HARRISBURG, June 11 – Members of the Pennsylvania House Fire & EMS Caucus today issued the following statements on the Pennsylvania House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee’s approval of H.B. 2394 : “Our volunteer and professional firefighters put their lives on the line every time they respond to an emergency call. There are obvious risks when your job is to run toward a fire instead of away from it, said Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery. “Still, among the leading causes of death for firefighters is not just fire-related injury, but cancer. Cancer we now know is caused by repeated exposure to cancer-causing chemicals, like PFAS, found in firefighting foams and protective gear. “Today’s committee approval of Representative Ciresi’s legislation to ensure all firefighters have access to annual cancer screenings is an important step in protecting our firefighting community and their families. I applaud the committee’s recognition of this often-invisible occupational hazard and their dedication to our volunteer and professional firefighters statewide.” "Cancer is a devastating diagnosis. But if caught early and treatment can start, outcomes can be greatly improved,” said Rep. Lisa Borowski, co-chair of the caucus. “Our first responders put their lives on the line every time they respond to Read more

 

Scott bill to extend youth firefighting hours approved by committee

(Jun 10, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

HARRISBURG, June 10 – State Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, today announced that his legislation that would extend the working hours for minors serving as volunteer emergency service members was approved by the Pa. House Labor & Industry Committee. Under the state’s current Child Labor Act, minors can engage in training or firefighting activities until 10 p.m. the night before a school day. Yet on weekends, holidays, and over summer academic breaks, that curfew is only 9 p.m. Scott’s bill would extend the training and firefighting curfew for minors to 10 p.m. any night of the year. “This is a small change to our Child Labor Act that will make it easier for minors to get the training they need to excel at emergency response and better serve their communities,” said Scott. “Our volunteer emergency service organizations have historically low membership right now, and it impacts their response times. Adequately training minors who volunteer and show interest in supporting their neighborhoods in this way is vital to the future of these organizations.” Under state law, youth may join a volunteer fire company as young as age 14, with written consent from a parent or guardian. Read more

 

House Committee advances bill classifying medetomidine a Schedule III drug

(Jun 09, 2026) Rep. Greg Scott

HARRISBURG, June 9 – State Reps. Greg Scott and Liz Hanbidge, both D-Montgomery, today announced the Pa. House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee advanced their bill (H.B. 2529) that would classify the veterinary medicine medetomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance. Medetomidine is a non-opioid sedative used by veterinarians. It is not approved for use in people. But data now shows that up to 80 percent of fentanyl samples tested in Pennsylvania contain it, increasing the risk of overdose for people who illegally use fentanyl. “Today’s vote is an important first step in getting control of medetomidine’s use in the illegal drug market,” said Scott. “Too many lives are lost to opioids as it is. We don’t need these animal sedatives added to the mix and making it harder to reverse overdoses.” According to Scott, a concern with medetomidine is that its sedative effects do not wear off if the overdose-reversing drug naloxone is used – though the lawmakers caution that in any suspected opioid overdose, naloxone should still be administered. In 2024, Pennsylvania designated another sedative drug, xylazine, a Schedule III controlled substance. In response, the use of xylazine in street drugs declined. The representatives hope repeating this tactic with medetomidine will have the same impact. “The growing presence of Read more

 

Community Development, Fire & EMS, Environmental and Additional Grant Opportunities
Sep 17, 2026

Scott applauds $725K investment in Conshohocken Fire Department
Sep 17, 2026

Scott: Over $900K to upgrade Norristown sewer system
Sep 16, 2026

Scott, Norristown Public Library welcome $244K to broaden reach
Sep 16, 2026

Scott, Elmwood Park Zoo celebrate $400K for greater connectivity
Sep 16, 2026

Shusterman’s and Scott’s bill will guard against catastrophic risks of AI
Sep 14, 2026

Scott welcomes Norristown student to historic Philadelphia House Session
Sep 11, 2026

Scott introduces Pennsylvania Universal Health Care Act
Sep 08, 2026

Scott applauds $300K for housing projects
Aug 24, 2026

Rep. Scott's Senior Fair
Aug 20, 2026

Scott denounces racism, bigotry and violence toward public officials
Jul 24, 2026

Scott, Bradford, Webster: Nearly $1M coming to Norristown schools for clean-energy upgrades
Jul 21, 2026

Scott announces $9.2 million for community development projects
Jul 17, 2026

Pa. House votes to classify veterinary sedative as a Schedule III drug
Jun 30, 2026

Bill supporting EMS participation by minors passes Pa. House
Jun 29, 2026

Grant Memo: Nonprofit security, Redevelopment, Scholarship, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District
Jun 29, 2026

Bill to allow more EV companies to do business in Pennsylvania approved by state House committee
Jun 23, 2026

House Fire & EMS Caucus applauds committee approval of free cancer screenings for firefighters
Jun 11, 2026

Scott bill to extend youth firefighting hours approved by committee
Jun 10, 2026

House Committee advances bill classifying medetomidine a Schedule III drug
Jun 09, 2026