September 05, 2024 - Wilkes Barre, PA
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of $36 million through the Neighborhood Assistance Program(NAP) to assist low-income individuals and improve distressed areas in Pennsylvania communities. The NAP, which provides tax credits to businesses that contribute to nonprofit organizations' efforts to revitalize communities, will support 185 projects across the Commonwealth. NAP's funding was doubled in Governor Josh Shapiro's bipartisan 2024-25 state budget from $36 million to $72 million, allowing for the opening of a second round of applications from September 9, 2024, through October 25, 2024. Project awards for the second round of funding are expected to be announced later this year. "The Shapiro Administration is committed to investing to strengthen Pennsylvania's communities. These projects, along with this year's doubling of the Neighborhood Assistance Program, will have a tremendous positive impact on individuals and neighborhoods across our Commonwealth," said Secretary Rick Siger. "When local communities are healthy and vibrant, Pennsylvania thrives.Speakers Include:Mayor George BrownRick Siger, DCED SecretaryLarry Newman, President, Diamond City PartnershipRepresentative Eddie Day Pashinski
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