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Cartwright Announces $77,715 in DHS Grants for Parryville Volunteer Fire Company No. 2

Parryville, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded Parryville Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 with an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Parryville Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 received a $77,715 Operations and Safety…

Cartwright Announces $23,644 in DHS Grants for Schuylkill County Fire Companies

Schuylkill County, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded the Deer Lake & West Brunswick Fire Co. #1 and the McAdoo Fire Company Inc. with Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG). The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Deer Lake & West Brunswick Fire Co.…

Cartwright Announces $42,858 in DHS Grants for Tatamy Fire Company

Tatamy, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded Tatamy Fire Company with an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Tatamy Fire Company received a $42,858 Operations and Safety grant. These funds will allow the fire…

Cartwright Announces Easton Student Accepted to the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that Easton Area High School student, Matthew Horace, has been accepted to the United States Military Academy Preparatory School at West Point, NY. Rep. Cartwright proudly nominated Matthew to attend the academy, and he was selected to attend the prep school where he heading in the fall to begin his service career. Matthew is a…

Cartwright Announces Scranton Student Accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that Scranton Preparatory School student, Jake Grady, has been accepted to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD. Rep. Cartwright proudly nominated Jake to attend the academy where he will be heading in the fall to begin his service career. Jake is a graduate of Scranton Preparatory School and the son of Eugene and Lori…

Cartwright Announces Schuylkill Haven Student Accepted to the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School

Schuylkill Haven, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that Blue Mountain High School student, Mya Hudepohl, has been accepted to the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School at Colorado Springs, CO. Rep. Cartwright proudly nominated Mya to attend the academy, and she was selected to attend the prep school where she will be heading in the fall to begin…

Cartwright Announces $221,091 in DHS Grants for Coolbaugh Township Volunteer Fire Company

Tobyhanna, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded Coolbaugh Township Volunteer Fire Company with an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Coolbaugh Township Volunteer Fire Company received a $221,091 Operations and…

Cartwright announces $120,000 National Science Foundation Grant to Lafayette College

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that Lafayette College received a $120,000 federal grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This grant provides funding to study the mysterious “dark matter” which makes up the majority of matter in the universe. A significant portion of this award will support undergraduate involvement in this research topic,…

Cartwright announces $267,394 U.S. Department of Agriculture Grant to Eastons Nurture Nature Center

Northampton, PA – Today, Congressman Matt Cartwright announced that Nurture Nature Center in Easton received a $267,394 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The distributing grant program, Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI), supports projects to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables among…

Cartwright Announces $52,096 in DHS Grants for Diligence Fire Company No. 1

Summit Hill, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded Diligence Fire Company No.1 with an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Diligence Fire Company No. 1 received a $52,096 Operations and Safety grant. These funds…