NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: Mixed-Use Revitalization Program Who May Apply: Developers (person or business entity with a demonstrated history of advancing commercial or mixed-use redevelopment projects Use: A community revitalization project that promotes economic growth and includes commercial assets. Eligible projects must be on at least 15 acres of land, contain at least 200,000 square feet of proposed development that has not received a certificate of occupancy as of 7/11/24, and be zoned for planned end use. Funds: Grant amount shall not exceed more than twice the amount of matching funds provided by the developer or $3,000,000, whichever is less. Application Deadline: August 31, 2025 More information: CFA Website Department of Agriculture: Agricultural Research Grant Who May Apply: Individuals or organizations focused on agriculture research Use: Research on topic areas listed here Funds: All funding is contingent upon 2025-2026 budget appropriations Application Deadline: July 25, 20225 More information: PDA 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: Read more
“State grants can be a critical lifeline to services and resources, yet the communities most needing those dollars often lose out because they lack the expertise and resources needed to effectively apply for the funding,” Salisbury said. “Our bill would level the playing field and help these communities compete for grants by providing grant-writing training and the resources to contract with grant-writing services when needed.” Read more
“Currently, when a major storm threatens, PEMA sends alerts to county emergency management agencies, which in turn notify local officials,” Salisbury said. “As a result, when the April 29 storm hit, county officials had advance notice and were able to help residents prepare. Unfortunately, our state legislative offices do not receive these notices from PEMA, which hinders our ability to provide this critical assistance.“Our bill would remedy this by mandating that PEMA provide state legislative offices with the same alerts they send county agencies, as well as a direct communication channel for our offices to contact the agency during weather emergencies. It’s our job to connect the community with vital information and services, and that includes helping residents and small business know when a weather emergency is coming and how to best prepare. Our bill would give our state legislative offices the ability to do that.” Read more
Reforming cyber charters, improving contraceptive care access, farmers market voucher update, scam alert – and more! Read more
Below are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Transportation: School Bus Safety Grant Program Who May Apply: Independent school bus contractors, school entities, and municipalities Use: To promote and increase school bus safety, education, and training, as well as pay for education, training, and other associated costs related to an individual earning their commercial learner's permit, commercial driver's license, or school bus endorsement for the purpose of driving a school bus in Pennsylvania. Funds: $1.2 million in funds are available through the School Bus Safety Grant Program. Grant awards will not exceed $100,000. Application Deadline: July 3, 2025 More information: PennDOT website Department of Environmental Protection: Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grant Program Who May Apply: An electric grid operator, an electricity storage operator, an electricity generator, a transmission owner or operator, a distribution provider, a fuel supplier, and any other relevant entity, as determined by DEP in consultation with DOE. Use: To implement resilience measures throughout PA intended to mitigate the impact of electric grid disruptive events. Funds: $8 million in grant awards is available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. Application Deadline: Concept Paper submission availability will close at Read more
Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about how we celebrated our special Braddock history, information about the new distracted driving law; our next veterans services sessions; postponement of the Farmers Market voucher distribution - and more! Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: PACTT (Pennsylvania Academic and Career/Technical Training) Grant Who May Apply: All residential facilities, community-based, and/or juvenile probation office providers that are not currently PACTT Affiliates and serve primarily adjudicated delinquent youth. Use: Applicants must ensure that the proposed program and associated expenses directly align with the PACTT affiliation areas (Academics, Job Skills Training, or Work-Related Services) the agency intends to pursue Funds: A total of $160,000 in state JRI funds is being announced to support this initiative among residential facilities, community-based providers, and juvenile probation departments. PCCD expects to fund eight grants with budgets not to exceed $20,000 over a 12-month project period. Application Deadline: July 7, 2025 More information: PCCD Website Department of Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grant Program Who May Apply: Farmers, prospective farmers, and others Use: Create or obtain business plans, management strategies, transition plans, ownership plans, or plans to maintain the long-term economic viability of a farm. Funds: Up to $500,000 is available in grant funding. Individual grants shall not exceed $15,000. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted until funds are exhausted. More information: PDA Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR Read more
Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about an upcoming hearing about Duquesne Light's storm response, a new EBT card lock tool to prevent benefits theft, how we voted in the PA House - and more! Read more
Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about progress in legalizing adult-use cannabis; an extension to file for SNAP replacement benefits; Farmers Market Voucher pickup locations – and more! Read more
Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about SNAP replacement benefits for storm-impacted residents; Senior Farmers Market vouchers; veterans services – and more! Read more
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“Now, more than ever, it's important for people to speak up and share their concerns and priorities, and for their representatives to listen,” Salisbury said. “Nothing is more valuable than a resident’s own perspectives about life in their own home community, and when we take those messages back to Harrisburg, we have greater power to make change happen at the state level. “With puzzling and confusing events happening in Washington, people need to know that their voices are still being heard and that those voices are powerful.” Read more
Check out my latest email to read about how we responded to RFK Jr.’s autism comments; my upcoming town halls and shredding event, progress on my bill to beat blight -- and more! Read more
“When a property owner abandons or severely neglects their property over the years, the entire community pays the price – in higher crime, health and safety hazards, lower property values and the exodus of small businesses and residents,” Salisbury said. “It’s an issue that has frustrated residents, business owners and local officials for decades, but municipalities have had their hands tied. “One way we can attack the problem is by giving communities new tools to deal with properties that have a long history of safety or code violations. By allowing local governments to designate these properties for acquisition by land banks, we can free up these blighted lots for productive use – for parks and green spaces, for construction of affordable housing, for small businesses – for all the beneficial uses that make communities thrive.” Read more
Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about our upcoming town halls, the Black Maternal Health Caucus Summit, a free shredding event – and more! Read more
Get your grants growing at ‘Grants & Plants’ April 16! Community changemakers – stop by my 501 Braddock Ave. district office this Wednesday, April 16 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for Grants & Plants. You can pick up a free copy of the 2025 Pennsylvania Grant Directory , exchange seeds for your garden, and enjoy some plant-based snacks with neighbors! Questions? Call my office at (412) 273-3400. You can read my e-newsletter in a way that’s preferable to you by visiting my legislative website here and clicking on the accessibility icon in the lower right corner. Read more
Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about my upcoming ‘Grants & Plants’ event; our free shredding event; and how we're breaking ground & making history! Read more
“Our district is filled with changemakers – folks who are dedicated to strengthening our community’s roots and cultivating new opportunities for residents to help them thrive,” Salisbury said. “With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to help grow those opportunities while also strengthening the connections between us.“I’m encouraging everyone to stop by, pick up a free grant directory, pick up some seeds, and share some quality time with neighbors.” Read more
As we took part in the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new borough building last week, I thought about the amazing strides we have made as a society in the 118 years since the last borough building was constructed. Read more
Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about how we voted in the House this week; transit cut hearings; senior property tax discount – and more! Read more
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