State Reps. Schweyer, Schlossberg, Siegel and McNeill applaud community safety grants

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State Reps. Peter Schweyer, Mike Schlossberg, Josh Siegel and Jeanne McNeill announced today new funding totaling more than $2,13 million in two violence intervention grants is heading to the two organizations that serve their communities. Read more

 

Boletín electrónico del representante estatal Josh Siegel.

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Mi legislación fue aprobada por el comité Recientemente, el Comité de Administración Local de la Cámara de Representantes ha aprobado la legislación que he propuesto. Este proyecto de ley obligaría al Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comunitario (DCED) a crear una junta consultiva para orientar a los municipios sobre la reconversión de centros comerciales en viviendas asequibles y otros espacios de uso mixto. Mi legislación también permitiría a los municipios y distritos escolares conceder reducciones fiscales durante 10 o 15 años si el proyecto de reurbanización incluye un número mínimo de viviendas asequibles, instalaciones de energías renovables, espacios abiertos, instalaciones recreativas, recarga de vehículos eléctricos, acceso al transporte público o está cubierto por un acuerdo laboral de proyecto. Estas oportunidades de reurbanización para la comunidad son únicas en la vida, y es importante que lo hagan bien. Leer más . _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Inversión en transporte en Lehigh Valley Lehigh Valley es la tercera mayor región metropolitana del estado, y es importante que la calidad del transporte público responda a las necesidades de la Read more

 

Siegel releases statement on Da Vinci Science Center opening in Allentown

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State Rep. Josh Siegel released the following statement today on the opening of the Da Vinci Science Center in downtown Allentown: Read more

 

Siegel supports investment in Lehigh Valley transportation as a critical component of the region’s economic future

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State Rep. Josh Siegel today released the following statement about the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission rail study conducted with the help of PennDOT. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District

(Mar 26, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program Who May Apply: Counties Use: Funds for the proposed program must be used to support restrictive conditions that are imposed as part of a county probation sentence and may be used for needed drug and alcohol-related services, and mental health treatment and supportive services for eligible individuals Funds: Funding is contingent upon the availability of funds in the FY 2024-25 budget. Application Deadline: May 1, 2024 More information: PCCD Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grant Who May Apply: Farmers, prospective farmers, and others may apply. Use: Strategic business planning to expand or diversify farms or support transition of ownership. Funds: $500,000 in funding is available. Grants shall not exceed $7,500. Application Deadline: Applications will be received until funds are exhausted. More information: Pennsylvania Bulletin Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Recruitment Incentives for Law Enforcement Who May Apply: Local law enforcement agencies, campus or university police, railroad or street railway police, airport authority police, and county park police. Use: Funding is explicitly to support Act 120 training and recruitment activities for law enforcement officers that will take place between Oct. 19, 2023 and June 30, 2025. Funds: $14 million in Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District

(Mar 19, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Drop-In Centers Who May Apply: Existing organizations that have the capacity to provide or expand drop-in center services for individuals with SUD, including single county authorities, DDAP licensed treatment providers, organizations that offer clinical services and recipients of DDAP’s prior funding opportunities for Drop-In Centers. Use: To expand drop-in center services for individuals with SUD. Funds: Up to $6,575,000 is available. DDAP expects to award approximately eight grants totaling $750,000 each. Application Deadline: April 12, 2024 More information: DDAP Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grant Who May Apply: Farmers, prospective farmers, and others may apply. Use: Strategic business planning to expand or diversify farms or support transition of ownership. Funds: $500,000 in funding is available. Grants shall not exceed $7,500. Application Deadline: Applications will be received until funds are exhausted. More information: Pennsylvania Bulletin Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Recruitment Incentives for Law Enforcement Who May Apply: Local law enforcement agencies, campus or university police, railroad or street railway police, airport authority police, and county park police. Use: Funding is explicitly to support Act 120 training and recruitment Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Mar 13, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: Public School Facility Improvement Grant Who May Apply: School entities, defined as a school district or an area career and technical school. Use: Facility improvement projects, including but not limited to roof repair/replacement, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, plumbing systems, window repair/replacement, health and safety upgrades, and accessibility projects. Funds: $100 million in total funding is available. Grant requests shall not exceed $5 million per eligible improvement project. School entities may submit more than one application, but no school entity shall receive more than 20% of the total funding available. Application Deadline: May 31, 2024 More information: CFA Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: STOP Violence Against Women Grant Program Who May Apply: County governments and non-profit victim service agencies are eligible to apply. Faith-based organizations may be eligible to apply under certain circumstances. Use: Funds may be used to support cross-system, collaborative efforts to respond to victims of violence against women crimes. This includes, but is not limited to, personnel and benefit costs associated with specialized units in law enforcement or core direct victim services, supplies and operating expenses related to the STOP project, equipment necessary for implementation, and training or professional development. Funds: A total of $12 Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Mar 05, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Agriculture: Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Who May Apply: State and local organizations, producer associations, academia, community-based organizations, and other eligible specialty crops stakeholders. Use: The purpose of the Program is to enhance, but not replace, the Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program by establishing a Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program for specialty crops that are not currently eligible for grant payments under the Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, or that are otherwise designated high-priority specialty crops by the Secretary. Funding for the Program will assist the growth, certification of seed and marketing of these eligible specialty crops. Funds: $460,000 in funding is available. Application Deadline: April 19, 2024 More information: Pennsylvania Bulletin PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grant Who May Apply: Farmers, prospective farmers, and others may apply. Use: Strategic business planning to expand or diversify farms or support transition of ownership. Funds: $500,000 in funding is available. Grants shall not exceed $7,500. Application Deadline: Applications will be received until funds are exhausted. More information: Pennsylvania Bulletin Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Recruitment Incentives for Law Enforcement Who May Apply: Local law enforcement Read more

 

Siegel: Our Universities Should be Affordable and Safe

(Mar 01, 2024)

Pa. state Rep. Josh Siegel gives a brief recap of a recent House Appropriations Committee budget hearing with state-related universities. Siegel questioned about affordability and whether these institutions are working to keep their communities and students safe. Read more

 

Siegel: Everyone Deserves Right to Council

(Mar 01, 2024)

Pa. state Rep. Josh Siegel gives a brief recap of a recent House Appropriations Committee budget hearing with the Pennsylvania Judicial Branch. Siegel questioned the justices on Governor Shapiro's plan to allocate $5 million for indigent defense. Read more

 

Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment Grant Opportunities

(Feb 27, 2024)

There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Siegel expresses confidence in the Neighborhood Improvement Zone

(Feb 26, 2024)

State Rep. Josh Siegel released the following statement today in response to the announcement that the Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone finances will be examined by a PA legislative committee: Read more

 

Siegel: Almost $47,000 awarded for fire companies, EMS

(Feb 16, 2024)

State Rep. Josh Siegel today announced that three fire and EMS services in his community have received funding totaling $46,957. Read more

 

Siegel statement on Shapiro plan to make education more affordable

(Jan 26, 2024)

State Rep. Josh Siegel released a statement today following the announcement of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan for higher education: Read more

 

Siegel: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Expansion Will Help Combat Rising Costs

(Jan 17, 2024)

Pa. state Rep. Josh Siegel joined Governor Shapiro and other elected officials in Bethlehem to promote the newly expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. Siegel says with the changes to income requirements, 175,000 more people could qualify and receive an expanded rebate that would help combat rising costs. Read more

 

Siegel statement on BEF Commission Report addressing school funding

(Jan 12, 2024)

Statement from Rep. Siegel on the release of the Basic Education Funding Commission Report. Read more

 

Siegel statement on President Biden visit to Lehigh Valley

(Jan 09, 2024)

"It’s only natural the president would choose the swing region of the swing state to bring his message to Pennsylvania,” said Siegel. Read more

 

RACP, Health, Environmental, Public Safety, Transportation, and Redevelopment Opportunities

(Jan 09, 2024)

Grants available as of Tuesday, Jan. 9 Read more

 

2024 Capitol Scenes Calendar

(Jan 08, 2024)

Download my 2024 Capitol Scenes Calendar. Read more

 

State Reps. Schweyer, Schlossberg, Siegel and McNeill applaud community safety grants
1 hour ago

Boletín electrónico del representante estatal Josh Siegel.
4 hours ago

Siegel releases statement on Da Vinci Science Center opening in Allentown
1 day ago

Siegel supports investment in Lehigh Valley transportation as a critical component of the region’s economic future
1 day ago

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District
Mar 26, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District
Mar 19, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 13, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 05, 2024

Siegel: Our Universities Should be Affordable and Safe
Mar 01, 2024

Siegel: Everyone Deserves Right to Council
Mar 01, 2024

Siegel supports PPL Tower sale, continued downtown revitalization in his district, credits Neighborhood Improvement Zone
Mar 01, 2024

Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment Grant Opportunities
Feb 27, 2024

Siegel expresses confidence in the Neighborhood Improvement Zone
Feb 26, 2024

Siegel: Almost $47,000 awarded for fire companies, EMS
Feb 16, 2024

Siegel statement on Shapiro plan to make education more affordable
Jan 26, 2024

Siegel: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Expansion Will Help Combat Rising Costs
Jan 17, 2024

Siegel statement on BEF Commission Report addressing school funding
Jan 12, 2024

Siegel statement on President Biden visit to Lehigh Valley
Jan 09, 2024

RACP, Health, Environmental, Public Safety, Transportation, and Redevelopment Opportunities
Jan 09, 2024

2024 Capitol Scenes Calendar
Jan 08, 2024