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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is directing more than $77 million in additional federal funding toward school meal programs, including grants for local food purchasing and cafeteria …
USDA Adds $77 Million for School Meals and Cafeteria Upgrades Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded a record $106.5 million in fiscal 2026 grants to 21 veterans cemeteries across the United States and its territories, financing new …
VA Awards Record $106.5 Million for Veterans Cemeteries Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Chester County will receive approximately $4.2 million in federal funding to install 51 public electric vehicle charging ports across commercial properties, municipal facilities and neighborhood streets, …
Chester County Secures $4.2 Million for EV Charging Expansion Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Arden Theatre Company will offer approximately 2,000 discounted $5 tickets and expand accessibility services during its 2026-27 season through a $25,000 PNC Arts Alive grant, reducing financial …
Arden Theatre Adds 2,000 Discounted Tickets With PNC Grant Read More
EDDYSTONE, PA — Penn Terminals will receive an $11.25 million federal grant to improve cargo-handling infrastructure at its Delaware River seaport in Delaware County, supporting efforts to expand freight capacity …
Penn Terminals Secures $11.25 Million Federal Port Grant Read More
MEDIA, PA — Delaware County Community College will expand tuition-free skilled-trades training for Chester residents through a $35,000 grant from Endless Pools, adding construction projects and industry certifications intended to …
Endless Pools Grant Expands Skilled-Trades Training at DCCC Read More
DUBOIS, PA — Pennsylvania has secured a $39.9 million federal grant to convert facilities at Penn State DuBois into an advanced manufacturing and workforce development center, supporting a regional industrial …
Pennsylvania Secures $39.9 Million for DuBois Manufacturing Hub Read More
CHADDS FORD, PA — Pennsylvania is directing $2 million into wine marketing and research, including more than $1 million for a statewide promotional campaign, as the state’s fourth-largest-in-the-nation wine industry …
Pennsylvania Invests $2 Million in Wine Industry Growth Read More
GARDNERS, PA — Pennsylvania is directing $291,447 to eight agricultural marketing organizations to increase domestic sales and exports of state-produced goods, while opening applications for another $393,363 in grants aimed …
Pennsylvania Awards $291,447 to Expand Farm Product Sales Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is directing approximately $11.8 million in federal highway funding to 27 educational institutions across 21 counties to expand training for construction, transportation, and infrastructure jobs, as …
Pennsylvania Invests $11.8 Million in Highway Workforce Training Read More