Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced $6 million in Keystone Communities Program grants for 34 projects in 22 counties across Pennsylvania. Here in Northeastern Pennsylvania, a total of $311,250 in grants will used to fund three projects. Project and grant money specifics can be found below.
“The Keystone Communities Program supports towns and cities with initiatives that grow and stabilize neighborhoods and encourage partnerships between the public and private sectors,” said Gov. Wolf. “My administration is proud to support these projects that will build stronger communities, attract new residents and businesses, and boost our economy.”
Lackawanna County:
NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania: $50,000 to implement a façade grant program for Main Avenue and Luzerne Street in West Scranton
Luzerne County:
Diamond City Partnership: $25,000 to continue rehabilitation of the Public Square Park in the City of Wilkes-Barre, a designated Main Street community. Greater Hazleton Community Area New Development Organization Inc. (CAN DO): $236,250 for phase II rehabilitation of the Broad & Barrell property at 21-23 West Broad Street in Hazleton For more information about the Wolf administration’s commitment to community development and revitalization, visit the DCED website.