Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is announcing the inclusion of congressionally directed funding for 5 projects around Northeastern Pennsylvania in the Senate Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Appropriations bills. Senator Casey advocated for each of the projects to be included in the appropriations subcommittee bills. The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee released nine of the 12 bills on Monday, October 18; the other three had already been released.
“I’m pleased to advance this critical funding for projects that support infrastructure, the economy, the military and community development in Northeastern Pennsylvania,” said Senator Casey. “As we build back better, these investments will help revitalize communities across the region. I will continue to advocate for resources for our Commonwealth and work with my colleagues to get these spending bills passed into law.”
Recipient |
Funding Amount |
Project |
|---|---|---|
| Borough of Jim Thorpe | $1,468,000 | To repair a critical municipal complex, Memorial Hall and to convert it into a community center. |
| Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress | $200,000 | To support the fourth and final phase of renovation to a formerly blighted property, located in the Downtown Hazleton’s Main Street District, for the purpose of providing leasable low cost flex-office and micro-scale manufacturing space to home-grown entrepreneurs and business startups. |
| Downtown Shenandoah, Inc. | $350,000 | To create a coworking space with support services for small businesses. |
| United Way of Wyoming Valley | $75,000 | To support the Grade Level Reading Initiatives, including supplies to carry out a mentorship program, workbooks for students, and personal supplies necessary to safely and consistently attend class. |
| Commission on Economic Opportunity* | $250,000 | To build a 15,000 sq. foot addition at the Weinberg Regional Food Bank in Jenkins Twp. |
*Indicates previously announced funding
