PITTSBURGH, PA – Today, Senator Jay Costa announces $2 Million in RACP funding benefitting Penn Hills for two projects in the area.
“I am so proud to live in a community with organizations doing incredible work to improve the lives of our friends and neighbors, and I’m honored to do my part to deliver the resources to keep them going,” said Senator Costa. “I look forward to seeing these critical projects come to fruition and continue to beautify Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.”
“Going around the Penn Hills community in my first term, I heard time and time again the need for investment into our youth, and general concern that there were not enough after school resources for them to participate in,” said Representative McAndrew. “To step up and support delivering $1 million in funding to our region for a minority business owner to build a new facility for our youth athletics and to drive $1 million to a community center predominantly supporting our black youth in after school programing are huge wins to our region and for our youth. This truly sets the tone as I wrap up my first term in office. I look forward to continuing to work with Senator Costa in the community for our youth, with these and other organizations in our region.”
With State Representative Joe McAndrew, Senator Costa announces that Young Black Motivated Kings & Queens of Penn Hills Township was awarded $1,000,000 for the De’Avry A. Thomas Community Center. The project involves the first phase of renovations at the former Lincoln Park Community Center which is being re-envisioned as the De’Avry A. Thomas Community Center.
“Being awarded the RACP funding from the Commonwealth feels like a huge win, not just for us at Young Black Motivated Kings & Queens Community Center, but for every young person who walks through our doors,” said Kahlil G Darden, founder and CEO of Young Motivated Black Kings and Queens. “This award means we can create spaces that truly reflect the potential we see in our youth—places where they can feel safe, supported, and inspired to pursue their dreams. Renovating our center is about more than new walls and fresh paint; it’s about building a foundation for hope and opportunity. We’re incredibly thankful to Representative McAndrew and Senator Costa for their ongoing support, which shows our community that when we come together, we can make real, lasting change.”
Further with State Representative Joe McAndrew, Senator Costa announces that AWK Inc. of Penn Hills Township was awarded $1,000,000 for the development of Elite Athlete Training Complex. The project consists of the preliminary site development and new construction of an elite sports training facility. The project will include an indoor football field, two basketball courts, six pickleball courts, weight/speed training room, a learning center with three auditorium style classrooms, cafeteria/kitchen, and 72 bed dormitory.
Per the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget, “RACP projects are authorized in the Redevelopment Assistance section of a Capital Budget Itemization Act, have a regional or multi-jurisdictional impact, and generate substantial increases or maintain current levels of employment, tax revenues, or other measures of economic activity. RACP projects are state-funded projects that cannot obtain primary funding under other state programs.”
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PITTSBURGH, PA – October 22, 2024 – Today, Senator Jay Costa and Representative Joe McAndrew announce $1,464,942 in LSA Grants benefitting their constituents.
“I am delighted to be announcing the recipients of these LSA dollars to benefit our communities,” said Senator Costa. “These dollars will help deliver safety, quality of life, and basic needs to our friends and neighbors across the 43rd district. I look forward to seeing these dollars improve our municipalities and improving the daily experiences of our fellow residents.”
“The dollars awarded today will help save lives, give our kids great places to play, improve our infrastructure, will help keep our water bills in check and will create new affordable homes in our community,” said Representative McAndrew. “I am proud to be teaming up with Senator Costa to drive out these necessary funds. These grant recipients are valued community members doing incredible work. I am delighted to see this money go to work for the people we serve.”
With Representative Joe McAndrew, Senator Costa announces:
- Oakmont Borough was awarded $600,000 for Riverside Park Improvements, including walking trail renovations, rubberized play surfaces, and ADA compliance, among other upgrades.
- Penn Hills Municipality was awarded $200,000 for Jamar’s Tiny Village to purchase five prefabricated homes and two storage units to provide shelter for those in need.
- Verona Borough was awarded $164,942 for Roadway Reconstructions.
- Wilkinsburg Penn Joint Water Authority was awarded $500,000 for the purchase and installation of a Water Meter.
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PITTSBURGH, PA – March 16, 2023 − Today, Senator Jay Costa and Representative Joe McAndrew are proud to announce $398,265 in grant funding within their legislative districts in Multimodal Transportation Fund Grants and Statewide Local Share Account Grants through the Commonwealth Financing Authority and Department of Economic and Community Development.
“All of us deserve to travel safely on our streets and live in strong, sound communities,” said Senator Costa. “The grant funding we are announcing today will ensure that our public spaces, nonprofits, streets, intersections, and neighborhoods have the resources they need to repair what’s broken and expand what’s working. I’m so proud of all the awardees and look forward to seeing the fruits of their labor down the line.”
“The safety of our constituents is vital, and I’m proud to help support a strong local economy,” said Representative Joe McAndrew. “I appreciate working with Senator Costa who truly did a fantastic job in supporting the region with these crucial funds.”
Statewide Local Share Account Grants
Verona Borough was awarded $158,625 for a municipal vehicle and equipment purchase for use in Verona Borough, Allegheny County.
Through Oakmont Borough, Oakmont Volunteer Fire Department was awarded $100,000 to add additional space to their fire department garage, including partial demolition of the existing structure and construction of an addition to extend the length of the garage to house the new ladder fire engine.
Penn Hills Municipality was awarded $70,000 for the design of the VOPP Segment 2 Milltown Park Trail extension located in Penn Hills Municipality, including hiring an engineer to complete the design, engineering, specifications and bid documents to provide for the complete construction of this portion of the trail.
Multimodal Transportation Fund Grants
Oakmont Borough was awarded $70,000 for pedestrian improvements on Hulton Road and 9th Street in Oakmont Borough, Allegheny County.
The Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) provides grants to deliver a safe and reliable system of transportation that is accessible to people who call Pennsylvania home. The program offers financial assistance to municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, and ports and rail freight entities to improve transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit revitalization.
Statewide Local Share Account Grants promote projects in the public interest and projects that improve the quality of life of people in their neighborhoods and communities. Eligible projects are required to be owned and maintained by an eligible applicant or a nonprofit organization.
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