ICYMI: Shapiro Administration Approves $36 Million Through Neighborhood Assistance Program to Strengthen PA Communities
December 18, 2023
261 NAP awards were made across the Commonwealth, reinforcing the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to improve quality of life for our fellow Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary Rick Vilello spent early December visiting communities across Pennsylvania to celebrate $36 million in Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) awards which were […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $71,500 to Help Upgrade St. Ann’s Campus of Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center in Erie
December 12, 2023
Governor Josh Shapiro recently approved $36 million through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to improve distressed areas and revitalize communities. The Erie County project is one of 261 NAP awards across the Commonwealth, reinforcing the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to improve quality of life for all Pennsylvanians. Erie, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $243,750 in the Urban Impact Foundation to Support Services for Disadvantaged Youth in Pittsburgh
December 11, 2023
Governor Josh Shapiro recently approved $36 million through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to improve distressed areas and revitalize communities. The Allegheny County project is one of 261 NAP awards across the Commonwealth, reinforcing the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to improve quality of life for all Pennsylvanians. Pittsburgh, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $81,750 in Common Roots’ Project to Renovate Properties in Meadville, Provide Housing
December 8, 2023
Governor Josh Shapiro recently approved $36 million through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to improve distressed areas and revitalize communities. The Crawford County project is one of 261 NAP awards across the Commonwealth, reinforcing the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to improve quality of life for all Pennsylvanians. Meadville, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $11,000 in Wildheart Ministries’ Project to Help Revitalize the Allison Hill Area of Harrisburg
December 7, 2023
Governor Josh Shapiro recently approved $36 million through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to improve distressed areas and revitalize communities. The Dauphin County project is one of 261 NAP awards across the Commonwealth, reinforcing the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to improve quality of life for all Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $82,500 in ArtsQuest Program to Support Diversity and Inclusion in the Lehigh Valley
December 5, 2023
Governor Josh Shapiro recently approved $36 million through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to improve distressed areas and revitalize communities. The Northampton County project is one of 261 NAP awards across the Commonwealth, reinforcing the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to improve quality of life for all Pennsylvanians. Bethlehem, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $2 million to Redevelop the Former Murray-Smith Furniture Building in Downtown Wilkes-Barre
December 5, 2023
Governor Josh Shapiro recently approved $36 million through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to improve distressed areas and revitalize Pennsylvania communities. The Luzerne County project is one of 261 NAP awards across the Commonwealth, reinforcing the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to improve quality of life for all Pennsylvanians. Wilkes-Barre, PA – Today, Department of Community and […]
Shapiro Administration Approves $36 Million in Tax Credits to Businesses, Encouraging Them to Contribute to Local Nonprofit Organizations, Strengthening Neighborhoods and Communities Across the Commonwealth
November 20, 2023
Through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP), Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration are continuing their commitment to improve distressed communities. DCED Secretary Rick Siger made the announcement at the Philabundance food bank in Philadelphia, one of 261 projects being helped through private sector contributions thanks to the NAP. Philadelphia, PA – Today, Department of Community […]
Shapiro Administration Designates Ephrata as a Keystone Communities Main Street Designation
August 22, 2023
Program will support businesses and improve quality of life for residents Ephrata, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary Rick Vilello today announced that Ephrata Borough has officially been designated as a Keystone Communities Main Street. This designation will aid the Lancaster County borough in promoting the historic downtown to help […]
ACHIEVEability, Philadelphia Across Pennsylvania, communities are teaming up with businesses through DCED’s Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to invest in community development projects that are improving residents’ quality of life. One of those businesses is Truist Financial Corporation, a bank with around 150 locations in Pennsylvania. Truist contributes to NAP projects in several communities, so we […]
The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) administers the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program for community-based organizations. The CSBG program aims to revitalize low-income communities across the state by funding various initiatives, including job training, housing, drug counseling, education, and more. We spoke to Jim Stark, CEO of Fayette County Community Action Agency, […]