DCED 2021 Year-in-Review: Wolf Administration Investments Create Good Paying Jobs and Stronger, Safer Communities Across PA
January 3, 2022
Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin today highlighted some of the department’s significant investments in 2021 and how that support is creating good paying jobs and strengthening communities for years to come. “The Wolf administration recognizes that successful businesses depend on vibrant communities, and vice versa,” said Sec. […]
Wolf Administration Highlights Affordable Housing Investments During Tour of Former Holy Rosary School in Erie
December 13, 2021
$613,000 in state support is expanding affordable housing options for low-income families in need Erie, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin was joined today by Erie County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper and Erie Mayor Joe Schember to discuss the Wolf administration’s support of affordable housing initiatives as he toured the […]
Wolf Administration Announces First-of-its-Kind Project in the Commonwealth to Expand Live Theatrical Experiences to Pennsylvanians Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
December 10, 2021
Canonsburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Business Finance & Workforce Development Carol Kilko and Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Office for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (ODHH) Executive Director Melissa Hawkins today announced a project that will provide Pennsylvanians who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing […]
Wolf Administration Highlights Investments in Affordable Housing During Tour of Brethren Housing Association in Harrisburg
December 8, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin today highlighted the commonwealth’s investments in affordable housing initiatives through the department’s Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) during a tour of the Brethren Housing Association’s (BHA’s) Transitions program, which serves single mothers, grandmothers and their children who are experiencing homelessness. “Our investments in […]
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today the approval of nearly $36 million to 220 community revitalization projects across the commonwealth. The funding through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) supports nonprofits, businesses, and resident projects in distressed areas or low-income neighborhoods. “Communities from every corner of Pennsylvania will benefit from this funding – the […]
Wolf Administration Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Indiana County’s Newly Built and Only Domestic Violence Shelter
October 28, 2021
Indiana, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs and Development Rick Vilello today joined Alice Paul House staff, legislators, county commissioners, and local officials at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly constructed Alice Paul House – the county’s only domestic violence shelter. “Today’s ribbon cutting celebration perfectly […]
Wolf Administration Attends Ribbon Cutting for Renovated Historic Wilkinsburg Train Station
September 24, 2021
Wilkinsburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined the Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation (WCDC), local legislators, project executives, and stakeholders today at the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the unveiling of the newly renovated Wilkinsburg Train Station. “The Wilkinsburg Train Station project speaks to the deep roots this building […]
Support for Pennsylvania Communities Now Available Through Neighborhood Assistance Program
March 29, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced that the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) is now accepting applications for community revitalization projects across the commonwealth. NAP promotes community participation and collaborations among nonprofits, businesses, and residents while producing outcomes that assist a distressed area or the low-income population […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of $4.75 million in funding through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP), to promote community participation and collaborations among nonprofits, businesses, and residents while producing outcomes that assist a distressed area or the low-income population in a neighborhood. The credits will support 17 community revitalization projects […]
McKeesport, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin was joined by Senator Jim Brewster and McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko today to announce a new six-year redevelopment strategy approved for the city through DCED’s Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). “The Neighborhood Assistance funding will not only help to improve McKeesport but also […]
New Funding Helps Greater Washington County Food Bank Realize Energy Savings, Engage Community on Renewable Energy
November 27, 2019
Washington, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin visited the Greater Washington County Food Bank (GWCFB) to announce that is has been approved for a $104,500 Neighborhood Assistance Program grant to enhance its energy saving efforts. “This grant will pay dividends moving forward for both the food bank and […]
Governor Wolf Approves $26.5 Million to Bolster Healthy, Thriving Neighborhoods throughout Pennsylvania
November 15, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of $26.5 million in funding through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to promote community participation and collaborations among nonprofits, businesses and residents while producing outcomes that assist a distressed area or the low-income population in a neighborhood. The credits will support 197 community revitalization projects […]
Wolf Administration Tours State-Funded Housing and Service Program to Reduce Recidivism in Erie
January 18, 2019
Erie, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin toured Climate Changers, Inc. in Erie. Climate Changers, which was supported by DCED’s Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP), works through its Total Change Program to reduce recidivism, increase the workforce, and provide transitional rehabilitative housing for individuals released from prison. “Climate Changers’ […]
Governor Wolf Announces Approval of Funding to Support Community Investments through Neighborhood Assistance Program
December 23, 2016
Release Date: December 23, 2016 10:00 am Author: David Misner Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of more than $17.8 million in tax credits to support 114 community investments through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). “The Neighborhood Assistance Program provides tax credits to encourage businesses to invest in projects that improve distressed […]
Release Date: August 9, 2016 2:00 pm Author: David Misner Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin today reminded eligible applicants to apply for the department’s Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). NAP provides tax credits to encourage community organizations to invest in projects that serve distressed areas or support conservation efforts. […]