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Town of Ashland receives federal grant for Newtown Battlefield

Tuesday, October 1 by Pat McDonald

The Newtown Battlefield State Park is getting a major boost from a federal grant.The Town of Ashland has been awarded over $860,000 through a Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant from the National Park Service to preserve 322 aces of the Newtown Battlefield.The town will use... Read More.

Lawmakers urge White House to grant Guatemalans protective status

Thursday, September 26 by The Center Square

Democratic Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly is leading a group of congressmen in urging the Biden administration to designate Temporary Protected Status or Deferred Enforcement Departure for Guatemalans residing... Read More.

Pickett, Owlett: Bradford County Historical Society Awarded State Grant

Sunday, September 22 by Pat McDonald

HARRISBURG – The Bradford County Historical Society has been awarded a Cultural and Historical Support Grant in the amount of $8,000 by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), according to Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford).

Langworthy: Elmira-Corning Regional Airport to receive federal grant

Tuesday, September 3 by Pat McDonald

The Elmira-Corning Regional Airport will be getting a large federal grant for runway improvements.According to Congressman Nick Langworthy’s Office, the regional airport will be getting just under $950,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program.The grant will fund the first phase of a... Read More.

Guthrie announces $10,000 grant to Area Agency on Aging for Meals on Wheels

Friday, August 30 by Pat McDonald

Guthrie has announced a $10,000 grant awarded to the B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, Inc. through its Community Benefit Grant Program.The funding will support the organization’s Meals on Wheels program, which aims to reduce food insecurity and improve nutrition among adults aged 60 and older... Read More.

Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation accepting grant applications

Friday, August 23 by Pat McDonald

As part of its annual tradition, the Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation is currently accepting grant applications from not for profits and charitable organizations Broome, Tioga, Chemung, and Bradford counties.The foundation will award $2 million which was increased in 2023 from $1.5 million to... Read More.

Food Bank of the Southern Tier to receive $400,000 grant

Tuesday, August 6 by Pat McDonald

The Food Bank of the Southern Tier will receive a large grant from New York State to purchase new equipment.State Senator Lea Webb has announced that the local organization would get $400,000 from the New York State Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability and Technology Program.The... Read More.

Guthrie hosts Community Benefit Brunch for grant recipients

Wednesday, July 24 by Pat McDonald

SAYRE – Guthrie hosted a Community Benefit Brunch on Tuesday, July 23 to honor the recipients of the Donald Guthrie Foundation Community Benefit Grants from fiscal year 2024.According to a press release, the event celebrated the impactful initiatives supported by Guthrie's commitment to community... Read More.

Village of Waverly receives $4.5 million from NY Forward grant program

Tuesday, May 28 by Pat McDonald

The Village of Waverly has received a $4.5 million grant from NY Forward. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced earlier this month that Waverly was one of the communities throughout the state to receive funding from the program.NY ForwardBuilding on the momentum of the State's successful... Read More.

Senator objects to $50 million grant to Climate Justice Alliance over views on Palestine

Friday, May 24 by The Center Square

A U.S. Senator has raised concerns about a $50 million grant the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded to the Climate Justice Alliance, a group that advocates for action... Read More.

Johnson City receives $600K grant for police, fire and public works

Tuesday, April 30 by Pat McDonald

The Village of Johnson City recently received a $600,000 grant to help the village’s police, fire and public works departments.The Police Department received: two vehicles (one undercover and one marked), building upgrades and station repairs, surveillance cameras, computers, and other equipment.The Fire Department received:... Read More.

New York to share $6.1B federal grant for semiconductor project

Friday, April 26 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — The Biden administration is touting $6.1 billion in funding for a semiconductor plant in upstate New York that supporters say could dramatically boost domestic... Read More.