Past Community Project Funding Requests

Past Community Project Funding Projects Requested

FY 2026 Appropriations Submissions

Proposed Recipient: Borough of Bellefonte

Proposed Project: Bellefonte Waterfront – Dunlop Street Construction

Address of Recipient: 236 West Lamb Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823

Requested Amount: $1,555,538

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used for the reconstruction and extension of Dunlop Street from High Street to Lamb Street.

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Proposed Recipient: Borough of Ford City

Proposed Project: Ford City Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project

Address of Recipient: 1000 Fourth Avenue, Ford City, PA 16226

Requested Amount: $1,940,928

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to directly replace approximately 6,300 feet of storm sewer piping. The current stormwater system is in a state of disrepair and operates at a reduced capacity because of a lack of maintenance and structural deficiencies.

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Proposed Recipient: Borough of State College

Proposed Project: Calder Way Transportation Improvements Project

Address of Recipient: 243 S. Allen Street, State College, PA 16801

Requested Amount: $2,449,138

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to support a transformative infrastructure and transportation project along Calder Way in State College, Pennsylvania, advancing critical upgrades to both above- and below-ground systems – including the full replacement of water, sewer, and stormwater utilities as well as enabling the construction of a curb-less, multi-modal streetscape.

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Proposed Recipient: Bucktail Medical Center

Proposed Project: Bucktail Medical Center Patient Experience Upgrades

Address of Recipient: 1001 Pine Street, Renovo, PA 17764

Requested Amount: $262,470

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to modernize Bucktail Medical Center's infrastructure by upgrading radiology equipment, wiring, and the patient table in the radiology room and replace 10 patient beds and mattresses with new, modernized beds.

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Proposed Recipient: Crary Hose Company

Proposed Project: Fire Station and Training Center

Address of Recipient: 429 E. Main Street, Westfield, PA 16950

Requested Amount: $1,875,000

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to build a Fire Station and Training Center for Crary Hose Company. The Company is a fire department, EMS, and rescue services provider serving Tioga and Potter counties. This new facility would serve as a fire station, emergency evacuation site, and a regional live-burn fire training facility.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: East Buffalo Township

Proposed Project: West Market Street Safety Improvements

Address of Recipient: 589 Fairground Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837

Requested Amount: $1,800,000

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to renovate sidewalks and crosswalks, improve streetlighting, and make various safety improvements for vehicles along West Market Street in East Buffalo Township.

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Proposed Recipient: East Brady Borough

Proposed Project: Renovation of the East Brady Community Center and Emergency Shelter

Address of Recipient: 502 Ferry Street Suite 15, East Brady, PA 16028

Requested Amount: $488,248

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to renovate the East Brady Community Center and Emergency Shelter. This space is a vital community facility for residents of rural southern Clarion County and northern Armstrong County, and these renovations will ensure that the Borough is able to continue addressing the needs of this rural community.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Freeburg Borough

Proposed Project: Sewer System Rehabilitation Project

Address of Recipient: 11 Church Street, Freeburg, PA 17827

Requested Amount: $1,278,058

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to line sanitary sewer mains, install t-liners, and involve other items to completely repair the public portion of the Borough’s sewer system.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Howard Fire Company No. 1 Inc.

Proposed Project: Rescue Jet Boat

Address of Recipient: 341 Walnut Street, Howard, PA 16841

Requested Amount: $98,653

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to replace and upgrade the company’s existing 25-year-old rescue jet boat, which is vital for water-based rescue operations.

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Proposed Recipient: Jefferson County

Proposed Project: Jefferson County 911 Center

Address of Recipient: 155 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Brookville, PA 15825

Requested Amount: $462,416

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to complete the engineering and design of a new location for the county’s emergency operations center which is essential to the operations of local law enforcement.

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Proposed Recipient: Moshannon Valley EMS

Proposed Project: Moshannon Valley EMS (MVEMS) and Training Facility

Address of Recipient: 14 Locust Street, Philipsburg, PA 16866

Requested Amount: $2,074,716

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to construct a new EMS Facility to house Moshannon Valley EMS (MVEMS) equipment, staff, vehicles, and a training center for EMS personnel throughout central Pennsylvania. MVEMS serves 23 municipalities in Centre, Clearfield and Clinton Counties.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry, & Tourism

Proposed Project: Technology & Connectivity Upgrades at the PennWest Venango Campus

Address of Recipient: 217 Elm Street, Oil City, PA 16301

Requested Amount: $250,000

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to replace technology and connectivity equipment to assure the full functionality of the classroom and presentation spaces at the PennWest Venango Campus as the building undergoes a transition towards a community-oriented space.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Company

Proposed Project: Enhancement of the Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Company Regional Emergency Services Hub

Address of Recipient: 1600 Dewey Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701

Requested Amount: $1,450,000

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to repair and rehabilitate the Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Company’s existing building, including enhancements to accommodate full-time, live-in training facilities to help alleviate a shortage of first responders in central Pennsylvania.

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Proposed Recipient: Saint Marys Area School District

Proposed Project: Developing Sustainable Modern Manufacturing Pathways Project

Address of Recipient: 977 South St. Marys Road, St. Marys, PA 15857

Requested Amount: $191,117

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to purchase equipment needed to fully execute a modern precision machining and manufacturing program at Saint Marys Area School District. This will complement the Saint Marys Area School District's innovative "Dutch Manufacturing" student-run manufacturing enterprise and directly achieve several local workforce development goals.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Shinglehouse Ambulance Association

Proposed Project: Shinglehouse Ambulance Association Education Center

Address of Recipient: 130 South Mill Street, Shinglehouse, PA 16748

Requested Amount: $105,000

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to construct an education center at the Shinglehouse Ambulance Association to educate more EMTs and offer other services to surrounding communities.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

FY 2025 Appropriations Submissions

Proposed Recipient: Borough of Bellefonte

Proposed Project: Bellefonte Waterfront – Dunlop Street Construction

Address of Recipient: 236 West Lamb Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823

Requested Amount: $1,555,538

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used for the reconstruction and extension of Dunlop Street from High Street to Lamb Street.

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Proposed Recipient: Borough of Ford City

Proposed Project: Ford City Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project

Address of Recipient: 1000 Fourth Avenue, Ford City, PA 16226

Requested Amount: $1,422,032

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Proposed Recipient: Borough of State College

Proposed Project: Calder Way Infrastructure Improvement Project

Address of Recipient: 243 S. Allen Street, State College, PA 16801

Requested Amount: $1,500,000

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to replace sanitary sewer and stormwater lines in downtown State College from Hetzel Street to High Street that are over 100 years old. This project is part of an overall initiative to replace water, sewer and stormwater lines, along with transportation improvements throughout downtown State College in order to promote further economic growth.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Clinton County

Proposed Project: Next Generation Public Safety Radio System

Address of Recipient: 2 Piper Way, Suite 244, Clinton County, PA 17745

Requested Amount: $1,512,047

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to enhance all Public Safety Communications in Clinton County to a P25 Digital Compliance status and to improve coverage for fire, police, and EMS throughout the county, as well as connectivity with neighboring counties.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Crary Hose Company

Proposed Project: Fire Station and Training Center

Address of Recipient: 429 E. Main Street, Westfield, PA 16950

Requested Amount: $1,286,250

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: East Brady Borough

Proposed Project: East Brady Community Center and Emergency Shelter

Address of Recipient: 502 Ferry Street Suite 15, East Brady, PA 16028

Requested Amount: $488,248

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: East Buffalo Township

Proposed Project: West Market Street Safety Improvements

Address of Recipient: 589 Fairground Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837

Requested Amount: $1,800,000

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Jefferson County

Proposed Project: Jefferson County 911 Center

Address of Recipient: 155 Main Street, 2 nd Floor, Brookville, PA 15825

Requested Amount: $440,378

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Jersey Shore Area Joint Water Authority

Proposed Project: Larry’s Creek Water Treatment Facility

Address of Recipient: 1111 Bardo Avenue, Jersey Shore, PA 17740

Requested Amount: $4,500,000

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to replace the existing 110-year-old treatment plant operated by the Jersey Shore Area Joint Water Authority with a new membrane filtration water treatment facility.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: McKean County

Proposed Project: McKean County Broadband Network Technology Upgrade Project

Address of Recipient: 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749

Requested Amount: $822,285

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to upgrade eight tower sites in McKean County that provide broadband service to local residents, schools, businesses, health care facilities, and more.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Moshannon Valley EMS

Proposed Project: Moshannon Valley EMS (MVEMS) and Training Facility

Address of Recipient: 14 Locust Street, Philipsburg, PA 16866

Requested Amount: $2,074,716

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry, & Tourism

Proposed Project: Technology & Connectivity Upgrades at the PennWest Venango Campus

Address of Recipient: 217 Elm Street, Oil City, PA 16301

Requested Amount: $250,000

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Company

Proposed Project: Enhancement of the Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Company Regional Emergency Services Hub

Address of Recipient: 1600 Dewey Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701

Requested Amount: $1,450,000

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Saint Marys Area School District

Proposed Project: Developing Sustainable Modern Manufacturing Pathways Project

Address of Recipient: 977 South St. Marys Road, St. Marys, PA 15857

Requested Amount: $380,000

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Snyder County

Proposed Project: Construction, Improvement, and Expansion at the Faylor Lake Recreational Area

Address of Recipient:t 9 West Market Street, Middleburg, PA 17842.

Requested Amount: $408,879

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be for various construction, improvement, and expansion projects at the Faylor Lake Recreational Area in Snyder County, including enhanced observation decks, improved trails, and new community spaces.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

FY 2024 Appropriations Submissions

Proposed Recipient: Bradford City Water Authority

Proposed Project: Water Transmission Main

Address of Recipient: 28 Kennedy Street, Bradford, Pennsylvania 16701

Requested Amount: $4,966,896

Explanation of Request: This funding will be used to make improvements to the Bradford City Water Authority’s old 24-inch cast iron water main. This project will make the water main reliable so that it can be shut down with new valves in the event of a leak or break.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Brockway Borough Municipal Authority

Proposed Project: Whetstone Cast Replacement

Address of Recipient: 501 Main Street, Brockway, Pennsylvania 15824

Requested Amount: $621,181

Explanation of Request: This funding will be used to replace a portion of the Whetstone watermain. This 8” watermain, constructed in 1897, has an asbestos-cement pipe that is deteriorating and at-risk for catastrophic failure. This project will protect over 2,000 residents, commercial and industrial businesses, and public facilities for three municipalities across two counties.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Cameron County Chamber of Commerce

Proposed Project: Innovation Center

Address of Recipient: 34 East Fourth Street, Emporium, Pennsylvania 15834

Requested Amount: $345,000

Explanation of Request: This funding will be used for the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce to acquire a vacant facility, formerly a restaurant, and create a state-of-the-art Innovation Center in Cameron County, Pennsylvania. The goal of the innovation center is to utilize current kitchen equipment and register the facility as a United States Department of Agriculture certified incubator.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Centre County

Proposed Project: Centre County Public Safety Training Center and Education Building

Address of Recipient: 420 Holmes Street, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania 16823

Requested Amount: $2,000,000

Explanation of Request: This funding will be used to construct a public safety and training center in Spring Township. This will provide the needed classroom capacity for fire, EMS, and police classroom training in eleven Central Pennsylvania that will help address the current shortage of emergency personnel in the area.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Clarion County Economic Development Corporation

Proposed Project: Mobile Simulation Lab

Address of Recipient: 160 S. Second Avenue, Suite 3, Clarion, PA 16214

Requested Amount: $800,000

Explanation of Request: This funding will be used to support the Clarion County Mobile Simulation Lab Project. This project is an effort to address immediate training shortfalls and long-term personnel shortages in the regional health professional workforce by acquiring a unique and technologically advanced simulation lab adapted to rural requirements. The funds will help procure, equip, and manage the simulation unit.

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Proposed Recipient: Clinton County

Proposed Project: Interoperable Communications Equipment for First Responders

Address of Recipient: 2 Piper Way, Suite 244, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania 17745

Requested Amount: $767,920

Explanation of Request: This funding will be used to purchase new radios for first responders, specifically firefighters, throughout Clinton County. These radios will enhance the interoperability, safety, and efficiency of the daily operations of each department within Clinton County.

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Proposed Recipient: Curwensville Regional Development Corporation

Proposed Project: Curwensville Streetscape

Address of Recipient: PO Box 129, Curwensville, PA 16833

Requested Amount: $628,155

Explanation of Request: This funding will be used to complete a streetscape project in downtown Curwensville along Pennsylvania State Route 879 between Walnut Street and Thompson Street. The project includes renovating sidewalks and crosswalks, improving streetlighting, and installing benches and trees throughout the project area.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: HIY Inc.

Proposed Project: Kinzua Riverfront Hotel

Address of Recipient: 16 Brook Street, Warren, Pennsylvania 16365

Requested Amount: $1,500,000

Explanation of Request: This funding will be used to complete the remaining revitalization section of an old factory building and turn it into a 21-room boutique hotel located in the City of Warren. The project will help increase business and tourism to the City and surrounding areas.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Lycoming County

Proposed Project: Jersey Shore Borough Public Safety Building

Address of Recipient: 48 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701

Requested Amount: $1,000,000

Explanation of Request: This funding will be used to complete the Jersey Shore Borough Public Safety Building Project. This project is a county-wide effort to improve the capabilities and efficiency of several core public services by constructing a new home for police, fire-EMS, judicial, and local government functions.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Orphans of the Storm

Proposed Project: Animal Shelter Construction

Address of Recipient:11875 State Route 85, Kittanning, Pennsylvania 16021

Requested Amount: $2,000,000

Explanation of Request: This funding will be used to construct a new animal shelter in Armstrong County. As the only animal shelter in the county, this project will address the growing need to protect animals of the area, including those who may be lost or abandoned.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Punxsutawney Area Hospital

Proposed Project: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Unit

Address of Recipient: 81 Hillcrest Drive, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania 15767

Requested Amount: $1,000,000

Explanation of Request: This funding will be used to assist with the replacement of the MRI unit at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. The hospital performs over 1,600 MRI studies on its patients annually, and this project will allow the hospital to utilize the latest in artificial intelligence and deep learning technology in medical diagnostic imaging testing.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Sandy Township

Proposed Project: Kiwanis Trail Sewer Extension

Address of Recipient: 1094 Chestnut Avenue, P.O. Box 267, DuBois, Pennsylvania 15801

Requested Amount: $2,059,200

Explanation of Request: This funding will be used to extend public sanitary sewer service to approximately 60 homes in the Kiwanis Trail development who have malfunctioning on-lot sewer systems. This project would also provide sewer capacity for 300 acres of developable residential property in this local, rural community that would promote economic development.

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Proposed Recipient: State College Borough

Proposed Project: Next Era PSU: Pedestrian Safety and Universal Accessibility Project

Address of Recipient: 243 S. Allen Street, State College, Pennsylvania 16801

Requested Amount: $1,595,411

Explanation of Request: This funding will be used to complete the Allen Street Project component of the Next Era PSU: Pedestrian Safety and Universal Accessibility Initiative. This project represents critical investments in multimodal safety and accessibility improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers in downtown State College. These improvements include: new sidewalks, ADA intersection improvements, stamped concrete crosswalks, pedestrian lighting, bike lanes, and bike racks.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Venango County

Proposed Project: Two Mile Run Wastewater Treatment Facility

Address of Recipient: 1174 Elk Street, P.O. Box 831, Franklin, Pennsylvania 16323

Requested Amount: $639,280

Explanation of Request: This funding will be used to replace the existing wastewater treatment plant at Two Mile Run County Park. The current treatment plant, maintained by park staff, was constructed in 1972 and has reached the end of its operable life, and a new plant will allow the part to continue to accept tens of thousands of visitors each year.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

Proposed Recipient: Warren General Hospital

Proposed Project: Infrastructure Maintenance of Warren General Hospital

Address of Recipient: 2 W. Crescent Park, Warren, Pennsylvania 16365

Requested Amount: $2,900,000

Explanation of Request: This funding will be used for a new MRI unit, CT scanner, X-ray unit, and roof repairs to address necessary maintenance at Warren General Hospital. This project will help bring state-of-the-art equipment to this rural hospital.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

FY 2023 Appropriations Submissions

Proposed Recipient: Admiral Peary Area Vocational Technical School
Proposed Project: Construction Trades Program
Address of Recipient:948 Ben Franklin Highway, Ebensburg, Pennsylvania 15931
Requested Amount: $1,005,879
Explanation of Request: The funding will be used to purchase equipment for their new program of study, Construction Trades. The program will provide students the knowledge and skills in a variety of in-demand areas associated with building construction such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, heating, and electrical.
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proposed Recipient: Armstrong Conservation District
Proposed Project: Armsdale Center for Agriculture and Conservation
Address of Recipient: 120 South Grant Avenue, Suite 2, Kittanning, Pennsylvania 16201
Requested Amount: $1,200,000
Explanation of Request: This funding will be used to bring together four essential organizations that serve the residents of Armstrong County into one single 9,300 square foot building. By uniting the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Penn State Extension, and the Armstrong Conservation District, local agricultural producers will be able to have all their needs met at one conveniently located office.
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Proposed Recipient: Central Allegheny Challenger Learning Center
Proposed Project: Space Station Simulation
Address of Recipient: 558 Philadelphia Street, Floor 2, Indiana, Pennsylvania 15701
Requested Amount: $1,200,000
Explanation of Request: The funding will be used to complete construction of the NASA computer system used to simulate students going into space and working in a "Houston control" ground facility, demonstrating STEM principles in a real-world environment. The Center will prepare middle and high school students, teaching fundamental technical requirements and awarding certification credentials.
Member Certification

Proposed Recipient:Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
Proposed Project:Health Sciences Training Facility
Address of Recipient: 540 N. Harrison Street, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania 16823
Requested Amount:$2,000,000
Explanation of Request: The funding will be used to construct a new health care training facility at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology. According to a 2018 market assessment within the region, the greatest need for skilled workforce were in the areas of: health care management, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapy assistant, surgical technologist, licensed practical nursing, LPN to RN bridge. This program will help fill the unmet demand for skilled workforce in the health care industry in Central Pennsylvania.
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Proposed Recipient: Clearfield-Jefferson Counties Regional Airport Authority
Proposed Project:DuBois Regional Airport Rehabilitation & Reconstruction of Runway, Taxiway, and Apron
Address of Recipient:377 Aviation Way, Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania 15851
Requested Amount: $4,400,000
Explanation of Request:This funding will be used to rehabilitate and reconstruct the DuBois Regional Airport's runway, taxiway, and apron. This project will allow this rural Pennsylvania commercial service airport to continue with safe operations. Access to the nation's air transportation system is critical for business to exists locally, freight services to make timely deliveries, and citizens convenient access to the world.
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Proposed Recipient: Colonel Drake Cultural Alliance, Inc.
Proposed Project: Lyric Theatre Rehabilitation
Address of Recipient:216 Seneca Street, Oil City, Pennsylvania 16301
Requested Amount: $1,300,000
Explanation of Request: The funding will be used to assist with rehabilitation costs of the Lyric Theatre in downtown Oil City. Rehabilitation of the Lyric Theatre will bring theatre back to downtown Oil City and is a key component of ongoing downtown revitalization initiatives.
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Proposed Recipient: Foundation for Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Proposed Project: Medical Research and Diagnostic Lab
Address of Recipient: 1011 South Drive, Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
Requested Amount: $1,200,000
Explanation of Request: This funding will be used to develop a medical research and diagnostic lab to identify, diagnose, immunize, and treat ailments in a rural environment. The Lab will expand upon existing research in wastewater surveillance, data collection and analysis and other efforts that are critical elements of guiding and determining how rural communities respond to current and future public health matters.
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Proposed Recipient: Friend of Twin Lakes ANF
Proposed Project: Restoration of Sewage and Water Systems with Water System Extension
Address of Recipient:PO Box 333, Wilcox, Pennsylvania 15870
Requested Amount:$500,000
Explanation of Request:This funding will be used to provide adequate water and sewage facilities to users of the Twin Lakes Recreation Area located in Kane, Pennsylvania.
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Proposed Recipient: HIY, Inc
Proposed Project:Kinzua Riverfront Hotel
Address of Recipient: 16 Brook Street, Warren, Pennsylvania 16365
Requested Amount: $1,500,000
Explanation of Request: This funding will be used to complete the remaining revitalization section of an old factory building and turn it into a 21-room boutique hotel located in the City of Warren. The project will help increase business and tourism to the City and surrounding areas.
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Proposed Recipient: Kane Borough
Proposed Project: Santili Field Reconstruction
Address of Recipient: 112 Bayard St. Kane, Pennsylvania 16735
Requested Amount: $500,000
Explanation of Request: This funding will be used to refurbish and revitalize the community baseball field, which has been such a valuable community resource over the years. The current facility has resulted in a substantial loss of playing time because of the deficiencies in a dysfunctional drainage system beneath the field, which has ultimately deteriorated the playing surface over the years making it unusable.
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Proposed Recipient: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation District 10
Proposed Project:Updates to PA State Route 68 from Dolby Street to Trout Run
Address of Recipient: 21057 Paint Boulevard, Shippenville, Pennsylvania 16254
Requested Amount:$6,100,000
Explanation of Request: The funding will be used to realign PA State Route 68 from 0.07 mile south of the Monroe Township line to Trout Run, including the addition of a center turn lane, and the replacement of the existing structure carrying PA State Route 68 over Trout Run in Monroe and Clarion Townships.
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Proposed Recipient: Penn State College of Medicine
Proposed Project: LION Mobile Clinic
Address of Recipient: PO Box 277, Snow Shoe, Pennsylvania 16874
Requested Amount: $890,000
Explanation of Request: This funding will be used to purchase a medical mobile unit to be available on a daily and rotating basis across central Pennsylvania. Starting in the Spring of 2022, Penn State College of Medicine, in partnership with other local community services, launched a mobile medical unit to Snow Shoe, PA to increase access to preventive services and primary care. This project will further expand medical services, locations, and impact in Centre County.
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Proposed Recipient: Venango County Regional Planning Commission
Proposed Project: Dredging of Justus Lake at Two Mile Run County Park
Address of Recipient: 1168 Liberty Street, PO Box 831, Franklin, Pennsylvania 16323
Requested Amount: $963,372
Explanation of Request: This funding will be used to dredge parts of Justus Lake at Two Mile Run County Park. With the removal of sediment at Justus Lake, which will be buried onsite, the County will be able to rebuild the northern boat launch and fishing pier to accommodate ADA facilities and expand recreation opportunities for the local community.
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Proposed Recipient: Venango County Economic Development Authority
Proposed Project: Venango County Business Innovation Center
Address of Recipient:1168 Liberty Street, Franklin, Pennsylvania 16323
Requested Amount:$600,000
Explanation of Request:The funding will be used to establish the Venango County Business Innovation Center. This Center will house modern offices, co-working and maker spaces. The maker space will be furnished with various types of equipment to support the local thriving artist community as well as equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutters, soldering tools and hand tools, to leverage the knowledge and skills our vast community of technically trained residents.
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Proposed Recipient: YMCA of Indiana County
Proposed Project:JS Mack Foundation Transforming Community Wellness Campaign
Address of Recipient:60 N. Ben Franklin Road, Indiana, Pennsylvania 15701
Requested Amount: $1,000,000
Explanation of Request:This funding will go towards the YMCA of Indiana County's "Transforming Community Wellness Campaign," which will expand and repurpose spaces in the current YMCA facility. This project will almost double of their current facilities and add thousands of hours of new programming, transforming community wellness and strengthening the Indiana county community.
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FY 2022 Appropriations Submissions

Proposed Recipient: Jefferson County-Dubois Area Vocational-Technical School
Proposed Project: Farm to Refrigerator Training Facility
Address of Recipient: 576 Vo-Tech Road, Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania, 15851
Requested Amount: $1,500,000
Explanation of Request: Jeff Tech is a comprehensive career and technical education center which provides educational experiences, credentials, and training individuals in order to succeed in high-demand careers upon graduation. Throughout the North Central Workforce Development Area in Pennsylvania, there is a growing need to have qualified and trained butchers and meat-cutters. As such, Jeff Tech created a stakeholders group encompassing fifteen members throughout the region. If funded, Jeff Tech will build a training facility that will provide the resources and skills development needed to teach individuals how to process various types of meat. This will allow them to be placed into high-wage, family-sustaining jobs while also giving a tremendous and lasting boost to the local economy, farmers, and the meat processing industry.
Member Certification
Support Letters

Proposed Recipient: Centre Volunteers In Medicine
Proposed Project: Centre Volunteers in Medicine Clinic Construction
Address of Recipient: 2026 Sandy Drive, State College, Pennsylvania, 16803
Requested Amount: $1,060,912
Explanation of Request: According to the 2021 County Health Rankings, 7%, or approximately 11,400 people in Centre County do not have health insurance. Thus, Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM), is a community health resource center providing medical care, dental care, case management, and medication assistance to those without health insurance and whose household income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. Physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, social workers, and other licensed clinicians volunteer their time to provide care to CVIM's patients. CVIM has outgrown its current facility and has recently purchased a new building with the intent of renovating the facility to provide over 10,000 square feet of medical space. The renovated facility will provide exam rooms, counseling rooms, dental operatories, and offices.
Member Certification
Support Letter (1)
Support Letter (2)
Support Letter (3)

Proposed Recipient: Clearfield Education Foundation Inc.
Proposed Project: Rural Pennsylvania Mental and Substance Abuse Initiative
Address of Recipient: PO Box 510, Clearfield, PA 16830
Requested Amount: $1,017,000
Explanation of Request: Rural Pennsylvania has one of the highest rates of drug addiction, including the use of opioids, in the Commonwealth resulting in loss of loved ones, financial distress, and depleting economic opportunities. If funded, this initiative will expose rural PA to the latest techniques available in the treatment and prevention of mental health issues particularly drug or alcohol abuse. The initiative will examine emerging and best practices and locate appropriate resources, including reviewing and providing interventions on treating substance misuse and substance use disorders in youth with serious emotional disturbances; identifying knowledge gaps and implementation challenges, assessing people in the justice system who have co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and increasing awareness of the risks associated with prescription opioid use and misuse, as well as to educate patients who are prescribed opioids for pain about the risks and to provide resources on methods for alternative pain management.
Member Certification
Support Letter (1)
Support Letter (2)
Support Letter (3)

Proposed Recipient: St. Francis University
Proposed Project: Renovation and Expansion of SFU's School of Health Sciences and Education
Address of Recipient: 117 Evergreen Drive, Loretto, Pennsylvania, 15940
Requested Amount: $500,000
Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to continue renovation and expansion of the University's health science facilities, replacing outdated learning spaces and technology with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. St. Francis University has received $2.5 million in private and state matching for this project. Updating the University's health science infrastructure ensures that our health science students continue to receive the highest-level science and technology instruction—factors which also help maintain and build a skilled and creative labor force that spurs innovation. While innovation is critical across all economic sectors as the global competitive environment evolves, the need in the healthcare industry is most prevalent with increased demand from an aging population and spiraling healthcare costs. The University enrolls approximately 900 students in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, Exercise Physiology, Physician Assistant Sciences, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Public Health, and Social Work and graduates nearly 200 students per year in these fields.
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Proposed Recipient: UMPC Northwest
Proposed Project: Safe Patient Handling: Overhead Lift Purchase and Installation
Address of Recipient: 100 Fairfield Drive, Seneca, Pennsylvania, 16346
Requested Amount: $100,000
Explanation of Request: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adults in the United States is overweight, and the prevalence of obesity has increased significantly over the last several decades. In the health care setting, mobilizing and transferring patients who are disabled, overweight, or obese is not only challenging but also dangerous. At UPMC Northwest, patient handling has been the second leading cause of employee injury over the last 12 months. The funding for this project will be used to outfit ten (10) patient rooms with overhead lifts that would assist the staff to safely reposition a patient in bed or to assist in transferring the patient to a chair or wheelchair safely and with dignity. In addition, this funding will assist in reducing musculoskeletal injuries related to patient moving and transferring patients. With the use of safe patient handling equipment, such as the overhead lifts, staff would be able to safely reposition patients, transfer patients to carts for testing, or transfer patients to a chair to prevent complications of bed rest and immobility.
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Proposed Recipient: Friends of Twins Lake ANF
Proposed Project: Restoration of Sewage and Water Systems with Water System Extension
Address of Recipient: Twins Lake Road, Wilcox, Pennsylvania, 15870
Requested Amount: $498,000
Explanation of Request: Since 1936, taxpayer funds established, maintained, and upgraded this recreation area which continues to serve thousands of people each year. Due to a variety of reasons, including lack of access to drinking water, a public restroom, or shower facilities, the usage at Twin Lakes has dramatically increased since 2018. Moreover, the water and sewage systems were decommissioned in 2017 due to lack of funding for much needed upgrades. The funding for this project will be used to provide adequate water and sewage facilities to users in order to enjoy the Twin Lakes Recreational Area.
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Proposed Recipient: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Proposed Project: Academy of Culinary Arts Building Project in Downtown Punxsutawney
Address of Recipient:125 S Gilpin Street, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, 15767
Requested Amount: $500,000
Explanation of Request: This project will rebuild and renovate the current facility and improve the educational programs offered by the Academy. The new innovative facility will be designed to be a prominent fixture to the downtown Punxsutawney borough landscape and will serve as the main educational and experimental hub for students and the surrounding community. The facility will respond to workforce needs for the surrounding areas and provide outstanding skills development in the updated lab spaces and classrooms. The innovative building will support and grow critical partnerships in the community, including local organizations, businesses, and schools.
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Proposed Recipient: Indiana County of Pennsylvania
Proposed Project: Jimmy Stewart Airport Improvements
Address of Recipient: 398 Airport Road, Indiana, Pennsylvania, 15701
Requested Amount: $750,000
Explanation of Request: The proposed project would entail construction of a new hangar facility at the Jimmy Stewart Airport and various improvements to an existing building situated on an adjacent parcel. Expanding air travel to Indiana County businesses will bring individuals to our area that will spend money at local hotels, restaurants, and shops. The development of hangar facilities and needed taxiway improvements at the Jimmy Stewart Airport directly benefits the community by increasing traffic in the local economy, giving essential access to the area and improving the region's competitive edge. The flight simulator equipment will aid in the training of pilots which are a high-demand occupation.
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Proposed Recipient: Headwaters Charitable Trust
Proposed Project: Knox Kane Pedestrian Highway Crossing Safety
Address of Recipient: 434 State Street #1, Curwensville, Pennsylvania, 16833
Requested Amount: $322,435
Explanation of Request: In 2015, Headwaters Charitable Trust acquired the 73.8-mile Knox and Kane Railroad corridor to establish a trail connecting communities in the PA wilds regions of Pennsylvania. Since this purchase, the four counties along the trail (Clarion, Forest, Elk and McKean Counties) have seen significant investments and overall revitalization in their communities. According to the Appalachian Regional Commission's resiliency report, these counties rely heavily on natural assets and tourism to improve economic resilience. This project builds on this effort by constructing eight state highway pedestrian safety crossings in the four counties on Knox and Kane Trail. The Knox and Kane rail trail is an important project that proves this strategy works for county and local governments but also for businesses and the people who reside there.
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Proposed Recipient: John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
Proposed Project: Johnstown Airport Intermodal Connector Road, Hangar, Office Building, and Apron Development
Address of Recipient: 479 Airport Road, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 15904.
Requested Amount: $5,534,000
Explanation of Request: The John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport is a significant asset for Cambria County and the City of Johnstown. The Airport was constructed to support heavy jet traffic with a 7000-foot concrete runway and has scheduled passenger service. The Airport is also home to an Air National Guard Station. This project aims to construct an intermodal connector road from Airport Road onto the Airport property on Fox Run road (a gravel access drive). This road project will open 75 acres of developable land on the airport property to support the Airport's economic development plans, including developing a heavy aircraft maintenance facility. This road will provide an access point for fire and life safety to the airport runway and provide freight connector access to the airport runway to support other adjacent developments. The hangar, office building and apron development will support continued opportunity and economic development for the airport and entire region.
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