Barrar to host municipal grant workshop

Posted by Press Release on April 27, 2015

State Rep. Steve Barrar, R-160, will host a municipal grant workshop on Thursday, May 7, from 6-9 p.m. at the Chadds Ford Township Building, 10 Ring Road, in Chadds Ford.

At the workshop, attendees will gather information on available grants, timelines associated with them and gain insight on the application process from various organizations, state departments, and commissions invited to speak at the workshop:

• Pennsylvania Department of General Services
• Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
• Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
• Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST)
• Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

Governor’s Budget Office, Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program
Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Library Development
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

“Townships, boroughs, conservancies and libraries throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have not been immune to the budget cuts that many others have had to face. By offering this event, it will allow those interested to gain more knowledge on available grants offered and a chance to overcome budget cuts,” Barrar said.

Following the speakers’ presentations, attendees are welcome to ask questions.

Due to limited seating, please RSVP to Barrar’s district office at 610-358-5925 by no later than Tuesday, May 5.