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Grants, Feb. 12

(Feb 13, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: All-Terrian Vehicle and Snowmobile Program Who May Apply: Municipalities, non-profit and for-profit organizations Use: All-Terrain Vehicle and Snowmobile projects include the planning, acquisition of land, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, purchase of equipment for maintenance and construction, and development of educational programs related to ATV and/or snowmobile trails and facilities. Funds: Funding comes from the ATV Management Restricted Account and the Snowmobile Restricted Account as authorized by Act 97 of 2016. There is no match requirement for this funding; however, applications that provide match funding will be given additional consideration. Application Deadline: March 31, 2025 More information: DCNR Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Medical & MH Pilots for CSA Victims Who May Apply: Any for-profit entity, non-profit entity, an entity affiliated with a CAC or MDIT (e.g., public agency or hospital), or unit of local government. Schools (including colleges and universities) are considered governmental units and are eligible to apply. Use: The goal of this specific solicitation is to support the development and implementation of innovative pilot projects that enhance or expand medical and mental health services for child sexual abuse victims. Funds: A total of $1.5 million in state Endowment Act Read more

 

Smith-Wade-El lauds Shapiro’s call to seal eviction records for millions of Pennsylvanians who struggle to find housing

(Feb 04, 2025)

State Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El issued a statement today regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s call on state lawmakers – made during his 2024-25 budget address – to pass legislation that would seal eviction records for the millions of Pennsylvanians whose records prevent them from being able to secure adequate housing. Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jan 29, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Conservation and Natural Resources: Community Conservation Partnerships Program Who May Apply: Counties, municipalities, municipal agencies, nonprofit organizations, state heritage areas, prequalified land trusts, for-profit organizations (for some grant types). Use: Funds may be used for projects related to parks, recreation, and conservation, including, but not limited to, park and recreation rehabilitation and development, recreation and conservation planning, trail planning and construction, land acquisition and conservation, river access and conservation, community and riparian tree planting, and regional and statewide partnerships to better develop and manage resources. Funds: Funds for this program come from a mix of state and federal sources, including the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund, the Environmental Stewardship Fund, the Snowmobile Restricted Account, the All-Terrain Vehicle Restricted Account, and more. Application Deadline: April 2, 2025 More information: DCNR Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 Read more

 

LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus: Committed to Protecting Transgender Pennsylvanians

(Jan 28, 2025)

In response to President Donald Trump’s executive orders and statements on gender identity, members of the PA House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus released the following statement today: Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jan 24, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Victims of Crime Act 2025-2027 Who May Apply: Agencies currently receiving federal Victims of Crime Act funding. Use: The federal VOCA guidelines classify eligible activities/costs into three categories: direct service costs, activities supporting direct services, and subrecipient administrative costs. The federal VOCA guidelines can be found in the Federal Register at: Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Program . Funds: This solicitation is for approximately $53.9 million in federal VOCA funds for the first year with year two amounts being determined at the November 2025 Victims Services Advisory Committee (VSCA) meeting. PCCD expects to fund approximately 157 grants. Applicants will be required to submit a continuation application for year two. Application Deadline: March 14, 2025 More information: PCCD Website Department of Health: WalkWorks Active Transportation Planning Program Who May Apply: Municipalities and metropolitan and rural planning organizations. Priority will be given to communities located in PA DOH State Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN) priority counties or with an overall percentile rating above 60 in the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) PennEnviroScreen Tool. The 10 current SPAN target counties are: Clearfield, Erie, Fayette, Greene, Lawrence, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mercer, Northumberland, and Philadelphia. Use: Funds will be Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jan 15, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Education: Dual Credit Innovation Grant Program Who May Apply: Public institutions of higher education. Use: Funding may be used to offer college coursework to high school students enrolled in eligible school entities. Funds: $14 million in state funding was allocated through the 2024 School Code. Application Deadline: February 10, 2025 More information: PDE Website Department of Environmental Protection: Abandoned Mine Land and Abandoned Mine Draining Grant Program Who May Apply: An authority, incorporated nonprofit, political subdivision, or conservation district. Use: Funds may be used for abandoned mine land reclamation and abandoned mine drainage treatment or abatement. Funds: $75 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: April 25, 2025. Applicants must contact DEP ( ra-epamgrantprogram@pa.gov ) prior to applying for an initial project consultation. More information: DEP Website Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Integrated Health Solutions Who May Apply: Physical health care providers, hospitals, rural health centers, or federally qualified health clinics. Use: T o promote full integration and collaboration in clinical practice between behavioral health care and primary physical health care. Funds: $3 million in funding is available from the Publicis Health Opioid Settlement. Read more

 

Pa. Legislative Black Caucus, Pa. Human Relations Commission condemn incident of intimidation in Allentown

(Jan 13, 2025)

HARRISBURG, Jan. 13 – Members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus (PLBC) and a representative from the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) came together today at a rally in Allentown to share their outrage, express their deep concern and stand in solidarity over the discovery of a noose on a Black female employee's desk in the Community and Economic Development Office in Allentown City Hall on Friday. "Acts like this have long plagued our communities and serve as a painful reminder of the work still ahead. I am deeply dismayed but unfortunately not surprised," said PLBC Chair and state Rep. Napoleon Nelson, D-Montgomery. "Today, I stand with you to denounce this act of hate and to honor the legacy of the many men and women who have fought – and continue to fight – against racism in Pennsylvania. This anonymous and cowardly act will not silence or intimidate us. Together, we will shine as a beacon of racial equality, dispelling the darkness of hate." The Allentown Police Department is investigating the incident. The PLBC and PHRC commended the swift response by local authorities and reiterated the importance of transparency and accountability in the investigation. “Apparently, some folks have been emboldened to acts of racial insensitivity, with the seeming intent of intimidating Black and Brown workers,” said PLBC Secretary and state Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El, D-Lancaster. Read more

 

Education, Historic Preservation, Substance Abuse Education, Economic Development and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jan 10, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Education: Parent Pathways Grant Who May Apply: Postsecondary institutions that award an associate degree or higher and private licensed schools. Use: To provide funding to institutions to directly support parenting students through tuition assistance, emergency funding, and wrap-around services. Funds: $1.6 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: February 3, 2025 More information: PDE Website Historical & Museum Commission: Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Program Who May Apply: Certified local governments, colleges and universities, conservancies, historic preservation organizations, historical societies, local governments, museums, religious institutions, and other historical organizations. Use: Applications may apply for one construction-related or planning-related grant (not both) for sites that are listed in or eligible to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Construction related grants are available for rehabilitation, preservation, and restoration activities for historic resources that are publicly accessible and under nonprofit or local government ownership. Planning related grants are available for planning and development initiatives that enhance historic preservation in communities. Please note, special consideration will be given to projects that promote the United States Semiquincentennial celebration in Read more

 

Smith-Wade-El announces House committee assignments

(Jan 10, 2025)

HARRISBURG, Jan. 9 – State Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El today announced his new committee assignments for the 2025-26 legislative session. The assignments were handed out Tuesday after Smith-Wade-El was sworn in for another term representing the 49th Legislative District. Smith-Wade-El said he looks forward to serving on the following committees: House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee. House Education Committee. House Housing & Community Development Committee. House Local Government Committee. Professional Licensure Committee. “I want to thank Speaker Joanna McClinton and Leader Matt Bradford for the honor of serving on these committees,” said Smith-Wade-El, D-Lancaster. “I look forward to drawing on my experience as a legislator, local government official and community activist to the bipartisan crafting of legislation that will improve the lives of millions of Pennsylvanians.” The 49th District includes parts of the City of Lancaster, Lancaster Township, and Millersville Borough. Read more

 

Smith-Wade-El begins second term, will focus on affordable housing, education and fair wages for PA workers

(Jan 10, 2025)

HARRISBURG, Jan. 7 – State Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El was sworn in to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today, beginning his second term serving the 49th Legislative District. “I’m honored that the people of the 49th District have once again invested their trust in me to fight for their interests in Harrisburg,” said Smith-Wade-El, D-Lancaster. “In this term, I’m going to work to ensure that all our residents have a home to call their own, that our kids go to learn in schools where they feel safe and valued, and that Pennsylvania’s working families benefit from lower taxes and fair wages – two issues that haven’t gotten a fair deal in four decades. Now’s the time to get it done.” In his first term, Smith-Wade-El had two of his pieces of legislation signed into law and brought in $28.7 in state grants to the district. The Pennsylvania General Assembly is currently in its 209th consecutive legislative session, which began on Jan. 1, 2025, and will run through Nov. 30, 2026. The Oath of Office was administered by Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Todd, and the invocation was given by Bishop Maureen L. Davis, who is pastor of the Open Door Mission True Light Church, located in Philadelphia. The 49th District includes parts of the City of Lancaster, Lancaster Township, and Millersville Borough. Read more

 

Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El talks about Jimmy Carter

(Jan 09, 2025)

News 8 spoke with Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El about President Jimmy Carter. Read more

 

On New Year’s Eve, Democrats renew calls for a minimum wage hike in Pa.

(Dec 31, 2024)

Lancaster state Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El, along with Sen.-elect Patty Kim, of Harrisburg, and Sen. Art Haywood, of Montgomery County, said at a press conference that they plan to introduce legislation to more than double the current rate to $15 an hour and include an annual cost-of-living adjustment tied to the rate of inflation. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Dec 30, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Recovery Housing for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and Other Drugs Who May Apply: Community-based organizations, community action agencies, or public health programs that focus on assisting individuals in accessing recovery housing. Use: Personnel services, consulting services, subcontract services, patient services, equipment, supplies, travel, and other costs associated with assisting individuals access recovery housing. Funds: DDAP expects to award five grants totaling $500,000 each. Application Deadline: January 10, 2025 More information: DDAP Website Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Integrated Health Solutions Who May Apply: Community-based organizations, community action agencies, or public health programs that focus on assisting individuals in accessing recovery housing. Use: Personnel services, consulting services, subcontract services, patient services, equipment, supplies, travel, and other costs associated with assisting individuals access recovery housing. Funds: DDAP expects to award five grants totaling $500,000 each. Application Deadline: January 10, 2025 More information: DDAP Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Dec 18, 2024)

Below are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Community and Economic Development: Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program Who May Apply: Community-based non-profit organizations with a history of at least 3 years operating experience, educational institutions, and non-profit economic development organizations with a history of at least 3 years operating experience. Use: Creation or support of a Business Assistance Service Center for the purpose of serving small, historically disadvantaged businesses. Funds: $20 million in funding was appropriated in the 2024/25 state budget. Application Deadline: January 22, 2025 More information: DCED Website Council on the Arts: Entry to Arts Organizations and Arts Programs (EAOAP) Who May Apply: Non-profit agencies with a history of at least two years of consistent arts programming in Pennsylvania and an annual average arts revenue over $200,000. Use: Entry track is the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ (PCA) point of entry for organizations or programs to the AOAP. Applicants must apply in Entry track until recommended for AOAP, which is based on panel review and assessment totals Funds: Grants totaling $5,000 will be awarded. Application Deadline: February 15, 2025 More information: Arts Website Council on the Arts: Arts Read more

 

Smith-Wade-El lauds grant funding to clean up rivers and streams in Chesapeake Bay Watershed

(Dec 11, 2024)

HARRISBURG, Dec. 11 – State Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El said he is pleased to report a state and federal investment in keeping the Chesapeake Bay Watershed clean from its tributaries in Lancaster County. The Lancaster County Conservation District was awarded more than $5.92 million in funding directed by the Department of Environmental Protection. "This significant investment is a promise to our natural environment and represents a commitment to protecting a vital ecosystem, supporting our economy, and preserving a new legacy of investments for our part of the watershed," said Smith-Wade-El, D-Lancaster. The DEP awarded grants through the 2025 Countywide Action Plan Implementation Grants to county teams across Pennsylvania’s share of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Pennsylvania has made historic progress in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Earlier this year, the Shapiro Administration announced that for the first time in history, the Chesapeake Bay showed steady overall improvement, earning a C+ grade from the University of Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay and Watershed Report Card – the highest grade ever awarded to the overall health of the bay since the report was created. The 2025 CAP Implementation Grants include $9.6 million from the state Environmental Stewardship Fund and $14.4 million in federal EPA funding, including $7.1 million in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds to support counties’ Read more

 

Advocates push to seal Pa. eviction filings

(Dec 11, 2024)

The records are just docket information, Smith-Wade-El said, but landlords treat them as evidence of guilt, writing off blameless potential tenants as bad risks. Read more

 

Lawmakers explore economic, educational significance of historic preservation

(Nov 14, 2024)

“Black history is American history, and in south-central Pennsylvania, we have a wealth of historic sites worth preserving, but many of them have been under-valued or under-developed,” said hearing host Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El, who represents portions of Lancaster County. “The committee heard about the economic benefit of preserving these sites, as well as the educational benefits in telling the truth and erasing popular myths that masquerade as facts.” Read more

 

Pennsylvania adopts Education for Students Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week

(Nov 14, 2024)

“Our schools, our students need more social work and other professionals,” says Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El (D) – Lancaster County. Read more

 

Grants, Feb. 12
Feb 13, 2025

Smith-Wade-El lauds Shapiro’s call to seal eviction records for millions of Pennsylvanians who struggle to find housing
Feb 04, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jan 29, 2025

LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus: Committed to Protecting Transgender Pennsylvanians
Jan 28, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jan 24, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jan 15, 2025

Pa. Legislative Black Caucus, Pa. Human Relations Commission condemn incident of intimidation in Allentown
Jan 13, 2025

Education, Historic Preservation, Substance Abuse Education, Economic Development and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jan 10, 2025

Smith-Wade-El announces House committee assignments
Jan 10, 2025

Smith-Wade-El begins second term, will focus on affordable housing, education and fair wages for PA workers
Jan 10, 2025

Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El talks about Jimmy Carter
Jan 09, 2025

On New Year’s Eve, Democrats renew calls for a minimum wage hike in Pa.
Dec 31, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Dec 30, 2024

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Dec 18, 2024

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Dec 13, 2024

Smith-Wade-El lauds grant funding to clean up rivers and streams in Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Dec 11, 2024

Advocates push to seal Pa. eviction filings
Dec 11, 2024

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Dec 05, 2024

Lawmakers explore economic, educational significance of historic preservation
Nov 14, 2024

Pennsylvania adopts Education for Students Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week
Nov 14, 2024