HARRISBURG – Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) announced today that more than $6.6 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants for six projects throughout the 46th Senatorial District to support economic development, expand healthcare access, strengthen community resources and improve local infrastructure.
“These investments will make our communities stronger by helping projects that improve quality of life, create new opportunities and meet important local needs,” Bartolotta said. “Whether it’s expanding access to healthcare and higher education or improving public infrastructure and community spaces, these grants will make a real difference across the 46th Senatorial District.”
Projects receiving funding include:
- Cumberland Township (Greene County) – $1 million to construct the Greater Carmichaels Library and Community Center, a mixed-use facility that will house a public library, indoor recreation center and community kitchen serving residents of all ages.
- Jefferson Township (Greene County) – $1.25 million for Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority to extend a public water line to the Jackson Township Municipal Building to improve access to reliable drinking water, enhance fire protection capabilities and support future economic development in the area.
- Cecil Township (Washington County) – $2 million for the Attollo Medical Development project to construct a new medical office and ambulatory surgery center, expanding access to specialized healthcare services while redeveloping underutilized property.
- City of Washington (Washington County) – $727,114 to expand the Blueprints Community Welcome Center through demolition, site preparation and new construction, creating additional space for client services and community resources.
- East Washington Borough (Washington County) – $408,242 to expand the LeMoyne Community Center by adding a classroom, administrative offices, improved security features and additional restrooms to better serve area youth and families.
- City of Washington (Washington County) – $1.25 million to renovate Lazear Hall at Washington & Jefferson College into the future home of the college’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program.
RACP is a Commonwealth grant program administered by the Office of the Budget for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvement projects. Projects supported through the program are state-funded and are not eligible to receive primary funding through other state programs.