Causer, Dush Announce Nearly $2.4 Million in Local Grants
HARRISBURG – Nearly $2.4 million in grants have been awarded for a variety of municipal equipment, infrastructure and recreation projects in Cameron, McKean and Potter counties, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) announced today.
“From road work and flood mitigation to maintenance equipment and recreation investments, these grants support vital improvements in our communities to better meet the needs of residents,” Causer said. “I was pleased to advocate for these important local initiatives and bring this funding to our region, and I commend our local officials for making these projects happen.”
“Tropical Storm Debby caused catastrophic flooding in much of our area back in 2024 and has had lasting effects in areas like Coudersport and Emporium,” said Dush. “As someone who has been a strong advocate for funding to help rebuild these areas, I am pleased to see these flood prevention projects receive significant state support.”
The following municipal grants were awarded through the statewide Local Share Account program, which is funded through state gaming revenues:
Ceres Township – $140,000 for the purchase of a Ford F600 truck with a heavy-duty snowplow, tailgate spreader and wing plow package.
Corydon Township – $228,846 for the purchase and upfitting of a plow truck.
Coudersport Area Municipal Authority – $550,000 for the Park Avenue Levee sewer replacement project in Eulalia Township. The project is necessary for the borough to have its flood control levee certified.
Driftwood Borough – $60,242 for the purchase of a new Masey Ferguson Hydro-Compact tractor, with a bucket, backhoe and other attachments.
Eldred Township – $183,665 for renovation of the Sartwell Road bridge over Newell Creek.
Emporium Borough – $780,342 for nearly 7 miles of roadway work, including milling, paving and reconstruction to properly divert storm surge during high-water events.
Genesee Township – $76,209 for purchase of a new maintenance truck with attachments, including a plow, spreader and brine maker.
Lafayette Township – $99,968 to purchase a tandem roller for use in road maintenance.
Roulette Township – $85,000 for purchase of a mini excavator to maintain road and drainage facilities.
Additional grants were awarded through the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program, which is supported by impact fees assessed on natural gas production in the Commonwealth:
Genesee Township – $25,000 for upgrading playground equipment at the Genesee Township Park.
Tuna Valley Trail Association – $150,000 for construction and engineering for the Kinzua Trail Bridge Connection.
All grants were given final approval Thursday at a meeting of the Commonwealth Financing Authority.
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