Grants Awarded For Various Projects In Elk, Cameron And Surrounding Counties

More than $1.7 million in Local Share Account grant funding has been awarded to public works, community development and handicapped accessibility projects in Elk and Clearfield counties, according to Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Elk/Clearfield), Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-Cambria/Centre/Clearfield) and Cris Dush (R-Cameron/Centre/Clinton/Elk/Jefferson/Mckean/Potter).

Approved projects include:

• Bloom Township, $274,000 to demolish an existing salt storage shed and construct a new one.

• Curwensville Borough, $136,641 to purchase a dump truck with plow and spreader for snow removal.

• City of DuBois on behalf the local YMCA branch, $207,737 to renovate the building for increased fire safety, handicapped accessibility and other needs.

• City of DuBois, $90,000 to purchase police vehicles.

• Ferguson Township, $127,500 to study the potential re-use of municipally owned property.

• Grampian Borough on behalf of the Grampian-Penn-Bloom Volunteer Fire Co., $36,942 to purchase a utility vehicle for isolated and inaccessible areas.

• Huston Townshp, $117,924 to purchase a dump truck with a snowplow and salt spreader.

• Huston Township, $94,668 to purchase a wheel loader.

• Jay Township, $145,282 to replace a dump truck.

• Jay Township, $46,000 to build a temperature-controlled shed to store wastewater equipment and other materials.

• Johnsonburg Borough, $304,990 to renovate the historic Armstrong Theater and incorporate a new public plaza.

• Penn Township, $297,422 to pave Tree Farm Road T-481.

• St. Marys City on behalf of the Benzinger Township Municipal Golf Course, $27,724 to replace the golf course’s wheelchair-accessible ramp.

• St. Marys City on behalf of St. Marys Area Ambulance Services, $340,506 to upgrade the ambulance services building.

• Union Township, $128,022 to purchase a work truck.

“I commend our municipal leaders for their foresight in applying for these grants to improve services and the quality of life for the people within our local communities. Their work keeps our communities safe, connected and cared for,” Armanini said.

“Through these grant awards, local entities will be able to rehabilitate essential infrastructure, modernize public facilities, and undertake improvements that advance long term community needs,” Langerholc said. “I was proud to work with Rep. Armanini to ensure these funds returned to Clearfield County, supporting the continued delivery of reliable and effective local services.”

“LSA grants are important investments for increased public safety and greater standards of living for residents of all ages,” Dush said. “Securing this highly competitive funding is a huge win for even more emergency responders, local governments, taxpayers and seniors living on fixed incomes who will not have to bear the economic burden for expanded handicapped accessibility, critical equipment upgrades, and many other significant community improvements.”

LSA grants are funded by state gaming revenue, not taxpayer dollars. The funding was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). This is an independent agency that holds fiduciary responsibility over the funding of programs and investments in Pennsylvania’s economic growth. See less

More than $1.4 million in Local Share Account grant funding has been awarded to public works, community development and handicapped accessibility projects in Cameron And Surrounding counties, according to State Rep. Martin Causer.

• Austin Borough – $76,000 to build a new salt shed in the borough.

• Bradford Regional Airport Authority – $96,428 to rehabilitate a building at the airport.

• Bradford Township – $84,777 to purchase a Chevrolet Tahoe to be used as a police patrol vehicle in the township.

• Ceres Township – $74,100 to purchase a new pickup truck for road maintenance.

• Coudersport Borough – $428,000 to improve stormwater management and prevent flooding in the vicinity of Locust Street, Vine Street and South West Street.

• Driftwood Borough – $247,000 to install a water tank, extend piping and replace fire hydrants to ensure water flow to residents in the event of a fire in the borough.

• Genesee Township Water Authority – $30,955 to purchase rapid response water line repair equipment.

• Hamlin Township – $160,000 to upgrade a wastewater treatment plant.

• McKean County – $220,000 to replace the failing roof, gutters and downspouts at the McKean County Historical Society and Old Jail Museum.

• Mount Jewett Borough – $35,032 to purchase a tractor with upfits to keep the steep slopes around the borough’s sewer system lagoon area free of grass, weeds and snow.