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Rep. Cartwright Announces $307,706 for Career Training in Aviation Technology

Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced $307,706 for Johnson College from the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education Advanced Technological Education Program to support their project titled “Flying High for New Careers in Aviation Technology.” The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the employment of aircraft and…

Cartwright Number One in Pennsylvania, Top Ten in the Country for Securing Local Community Project Funding

SCRANTON, PA – Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-08) once again ranks Number One in Pennsylvania and is now amongst the Top Ten in the country for securing Community Project Funding dollars for his district. The Northeastern Pennsylvania lawmaker and chair of the House Appropriations’ Commerce, Justice and Science Subcommittee landed $52.68 million in the House’s fiscal 2023 appropriations…

Rep. Cartwright Announces $9.5 million for Early Childhood Education

Eighth Congressional District – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $4,955,974 to Luzerne County Head Start Inc. and $4,638,625 to the Agency for Community EmPOWERment of NEPA to support their Head Start programs. Head Start provides high quality, comprehensive early childhood education for…

Congressman Cartwright announces Community Project Funds for Wayne, Pike and Monroe Counties

Over $10 million in funding is being used to fund projects in Wayne, Pike and Monroe counties. Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-08) made the announcement Tuesday that the funding, totaling $10.4 million, will fund new construction at the Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport, a storm pipe replacement project, and a major road repair and paving project for State Route 590.

Empty University of Scranton lots could become center for workforce development, research

“The University of Scranton is grateful to Congressman Cartwright for his support and encouragement as we seek a Community Projects Funding grant,” according to a statement from the university. “If approved, the grant would help to fund a new university center that leverages academic strengths in health and science that have long been part of our educational offerings and outreach to the community. At the same time, it would enhance our growing expertise in cybercrime, homeland security and cyber security.”

Rep. Cartwright Announces $11.5 Million in Federal Funds for Community Infrastructure & Resiliency in Rural Communities

Eighth Congressional District, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced $11,576,275 in federal funding for several projects from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, which is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural areas through a range of programs. PA-08 Recipients: The Bear Creek Foundation in Luzerne…

Rep. Cartwright Announces $4.6 Million in Federal Funds for Early Childhood Learning

Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced the second installment of a federal grant for Scranton-Lackawanna Head Start NKA Agency for Community Empowerment of NEPA for 2022. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant disbursement of $4,638,626 will be used for the continuation of high-quality, comprehensive, early childhood education for…