Shenandoah Valley School District Receives USDA Grant and Loan to Purchase School Van for Special Education and Homeless Students

Senator Bob Casey's office has announced that the Shenandoah Valley School District will receive a grant and loan to purchase a new school van.

Schuylkill County Fire and EMS Receive State Grants

Last week, the Office of the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner announced the 2022-2023 funding for fire companies statewide including Schuylkill County's.

State Grants Awarded to Two Schuylkill County Park Projects

This past week, legislators announced funding for two park projects in Schuylkill County.

Downtown Shenandoah, Inc. Awarded $500,000 State Grant to Help Build Center for Education, Business, & the Arts

Downtown Shenandoah, Inc. has been awarded a $500,000 state grant to support their efforts to build an innovation and event center, known as the Center for Education, Business, & the Arts (CEBA).

Three Schuylkill County Police Departments Awarded State Grants

On Wednesday, State Senator David G. Argall and State Representative Tim Twardzik jointly announced that three Schuylkill County Police Departments were being awarded State Grants.

Multi-Million State Grant Awarded to Convert Upper of Schuylkill Trust Company Building into Apartments

A project in Pottsville has received a multi-million dollar grant from the State.

$1 Million in Grants Awarded to Shenandoah and Schuylkill County to Tear Down Blighted Buildings for Senior Citizen Housing

The Schuylkill County delegation from the Pennsylvania State legislature announced funding for Shenandoah and Schuylkill County to fight blight.

Grant Awarded to Expand Explore Schuylkill Craft Beverage Trail

A new state grant of $26,403 was awarded to Explore Schuylkill to assist with their efforts to expand the promotion of their Craft Beverage Trail according to State Legislators

State Grant Awarded to Norwegian Township to Improve to Two Parks

State grants awards will fund improvements to Marlin Park and Seltzer Park in Norwegian Township, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-125).

St. Clair Playground Awarded Grant for Renovations and Improvements

A St. Clair playground was awarded a state grant, according to Schuylkill County legislators.

FEMA Awards Grants to Schuylkill County Fire Companies

On Thursday, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) announced that the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded more than $1 million to 11 fire departments across Pennsylvania's Ninth Congressional District through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. 

The projects funded through these grants will provide for professional training, wellness and fitness programs, personal protective equipment, modifications to facilities, and supplies that support firefighting and non-affiliated EMS operations and safety.

The following departments received funding in Schuylkill County

• North End Fire Company, Pine Grove, $164,000
• Sheppton Oneida Volunteer Fire Company, Sheppton, $17,142.85
• Ravine Fire Company, Pine Grove, $78,500
• Ryan Township Fire Company, Barnesville, $107,014.28

Also receiving funding within the 9th District were:

• Strausstown Volunteer Fire Company #1, Bernville, $30,000
• Atlas Fire Company, Mount Carmel, $39,809.52
• Muhlenberg Township Fire & Rescue, Inc., Temple, $387,431.81
• Glen Lyon-Alden Volunteer Hose Company, Newport Township, $65,476.19
• Sugarloaf Fire Company Inc., Sugarloaf, $30,476.19
• Navesink Fire Company, Lebanon, $47,619.04
• Lehigh & Lausanne Rural Volunteer Fire Company, Weatherly, $105.333.33

Congressman Meuser Secures Over $6 Million in Funding for 3 Schuylkill County Projects

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate have passed legislation that includes $14.2 million in federal funding for eight community projects in Pennsylvania’s Ninth District. 

More than $1.3 Million in Grants Awarded to Schuylkill County Fire and EMS

On Thursday, the office of the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner announced that 86 Schuylkill County fire departments and EMS companies will soon be receiving grants from the annual Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.

Shenandoah Valley Band Director Receives a $1000 Music Grant Award

Shenandoah Valley Music Instructor and Band Director Mr. John Shoener were recently notified by the Peter R. Marsh Foundation that his school was awarded a $1,000 Music Grant aimed at promoting activities sponsored by the school’s music education department. 

Two Schuylkill County Schools Receive Safety Grants

On Thursday, Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) announced that two Schuylkill County Schools have been awarded safety grants.

Ten Schuylkill County Park Improvement Projects Awarded State Grants

On Thursday, the offices of Senator Argall, Rep. Kerwin, Rep. Jerry Knowles, and Rep. Twardzik announced that ten projects to improve parks throughout Schuylkill County were awarded state grants.

Alvernia Awarded Pennsylvania RACP Grant to Renovate Former Giant for CollegeTowne Pottsville

Alvernia University announced on Wednesday that the college has received a $3 million grant from the Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) to renovate its newly secured downtown Pottsville location at 500 Progress Avenue, for their Pottsville CollegeTowne strategy. 

$2 Million Grant Awarded for Construction of New Tamaqua Police Station and Community Center

On Monday, Tamaqua Area Community Partnership Inc. was awarded $2 million for construction of Tamaqua’s new police station and community center through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), announced Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill), who played a key role in securing the state funding.

Minersville Borough to Receive a Grant Worth Nearly $500,000 to Expand Downtown Revitalization

On Friday, Senator Dave Argall and Rep. Tim Twardzik announced that Minersville Borough will receive an additional $495,236 grant to expand a downtown revitalization effort to improve pedestrian safety along Sunbury Street.

Flood Mitigation Efforts in Tremont Township, Pine Grove Area, Supported by New State Grant

According to Senator Argall's and Representative Kerwin's Offices, a $240,000 grant was awarded to the Schuylkill Conservation District to support a streambank restoration project for the Swatara Creek floodplain in Tremont Township.