Harrisburg. $2.39M in grants awarded for Monroe County projects

State Rep. Tarah Probst (D-Monroe and Pike Counties) announced that $2.39 million in state grants were awarded on May 16, 2023 by the Commonwealth Financing Authority to advance multiple projects in neighboring Monroe County.

“I am pleased yet again to see this large allocation of grants that will help communities in my legislative district and throughout Monroe County. I would like to thank the CFA board and my colleagues for supporting the grants and recognizing the improvements that will be made to local infrastructure, recreation and the arts, and even community outreach organizations,” Probst said.

The grants include:

· $375,000 to purchase new bleachers and scoreboard for the soccer facility at East Stroudsburg University.

· $258,615 for Salvation Army East Stroudsburg Corps building renovations in East Stroudsburg.

· $150,000 for upgrades to the Delaware Water Gap Borough fire station.

· $100,000 so Suburban Emergency Medical Services can purchase an ambulance.

· $75,000 for a Smithfield Sewer Authority sanitary sewer expansion project in Smithfield Township.

· $11,092 for the Metamorphosis Women’s Empowerment Initiative to purchase a van to deliver food and other items and transport clients throughout Monroe County.

Probst said the grants were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority and provided through the Local Share Account funds that are provided to Monroe County for projects concerning the public interest, community improvement, and economic development. The grants are funded by the tax proceeds from the state’s casinos.

The CFA is an independent state agency responsible for administering Pennsylvania’s economic stimulus programs. More information about its programs is available at https://bit.ly/3BwhFYh.