Allegheny County – November 17, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana announced $1,748,640 in grants from the Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund (GEDTF) for infrastructure projects and art programs across Allegheny County.
“The GEDTF grant program is a great example of the many ways economic development and growth can benefit Pennsylvanians,” said Senator Fontana. “In this case, gaming funds will be used to rehabilitate buildings, improve stormwater systems, and invest in several arts programs including the Pittsburgh Opera. I’m proud to see these funds go toward supporting businesses, communities, and the arts in our county.”
The following projects were awarded grants:
- ACH Pathways, Hill District – Kaufmann Center HVAC System update, $100,000
- Amani Christian Community Development Corp., Hill District – Ledlie Street Townhomes construction, $200,000
- Borough of Dormont Stormwater Authority – Piedmont Avenue stormwater controls improvement, $125,000
- Elizabeth Seton Center, Brookline – Elizabeth Seton Center Renovations, $200,000
- Humane Animal Rescue, Northside – Animal Shelter Renovations, $100,000
- Pittsburgh Musical Theater, West End – Theater water mitigation and masonry repair, $200,000
- Pittsburgh Opera – 2023-2024 Season, $175,000
- Pittsburgh Symphony – Heinz Hall gas boiler replacement, $448,640
- Scott Township – Pollution Reduction Plan, $200,000
Las subvenciones del GEDTF están reservadas a proyectos de desarrollo económico, proyectos de desarrollo de infraestructuras, formación para el empleo, proyectos de mejora de la comunidad, proyectos de seguridad pública y proyectos de interés público en el condado de Allegheny. La financiación de las subvenciones procede de los ingresos del juego.
Los fondos son administrados por la Autoridad de Financiación de la Commonwealth (CFA) del Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario y Económico de Pensilvania . Más información sobre las subvenciones GEDTF en línea.
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