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Cartwright Announces $88,572 DHS Grant for Pen Argyl Fire Department

Pen Argyl, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded Lookout Fire Company #1 of Pen Argyl with an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Lookout Fire Company will receive $88,572 to purchase 15 self-contained breathing…

Cartwright Announces $450,000 in DOJ Funds for Schuylkill County

Pottsville, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced a grant in the amount of $450,000 has been awarded to the County of Schuylkill by the Department of Justice (DOJ) through the Office on Violence Against Women’s Improving Criminal Justice Responses grant program. The County of Schuylkill, in collaboration with the Twenty-First Judicial Court, Schuylkill…

Cartwright Announces $91,591 DHS Grant for Scranton Fire Department

Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded the Scranton Fire Department with an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Scranton Fire Department will receive $91,591 to purchase 130 harness personal escape systems,…

Cartwright Announces $320,540 NOAA Grant for Nurture Nature Center

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $320,540 grant to the Nurture Nature Center, which is dedicated to engaging the public in learning about environmental risks. Funds will support a two-year mixed-methods social science research study of three forecast products to propose improvements to the display…

Cartwright Announces USDA Grants Totaling $22,950 to Avenues

Schuylkill County, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development division awarded Economic Initiative Impact Grants totaling $22,950 to Avenues, a human service organization committed to providing quality services that enhance the lives of individuals with developmental and/or acquired disabilities. The $10,050…

Cartwright Announces $63,009 DHS Grant for Delaware Water Gap Fire Department

Delaware Water Gap, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded the Delaware Water Gap Fire Department with a $63,009 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Delaware Water Gap Fire Department will use these funds to replace…

Cartwright Announces $16,191 DHS Grant for Schuylkill Hose Co. No. 2

Schuylkill Haven, PA– Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded Schuylkill Hose Co. No. 2 with an $16,191 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Schuylkill Hose Co. No. 2 will use funds to purchase a Washer/Extractor/Dryer, appliances…

Cartwright Announces $ 38,096 DHS Grant for Taylor Fire & Rescue

Taylor, PA– Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded Taylor Fire & Rescue with an $38,096 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Taylor Fire & Rescue will use these funds to purchase an Air Compressor/Cascade/Fill Station for…

Cartwright Announces $23,300 in USDA Funds to Kline Township

Schuylkill County, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development division awarded a Community Facility grant totaling $23,300 to Kline Township.  The funds will be used to resurface nine sections of streets, totaling approximately 1.3 miles. The streets have deteriorated over the last 10 years and need…

Cartwright Announces $74,286 in DHS Grants to Alert Fire Company No.1

Schuylkill County, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded Alert Fire Company No. 1 with an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Alert Fire Company No. 1 received an $74,286 Operations and Safety grant. These funds…