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Neighborhood Assistance Program and Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Program now open for applications

(Mar 29, 2021) Rep. Leanne Krueger

Find information on the Neighborhood Assistance Program and other grant programs that are taking applications. Read more

 

E-BLAST: Justice denied, again; COVID-19 updates; Good community news

(Mar 23, 2021) Rep. Leanne Krueger

This week, I am in Harrisburg for voting session again, and we should have had the opportunity to vote on a bill that would help bring justice for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Unfortunately, we didn’t get the chance. Read more

 

Now open for applications: Dislocated worker, intermediate punishment, and wildfire assistance grant programs

(Mar 22, 2021) Rep. Leanne Krueger

Several state grant programs are open for applications. Read more

 

Krueger issues statement on Delaware County Juvenile Justice Center abuse allegations

(Mar 18, 2021) Rep. Leanne Krueger

FOLSOM, March 18 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, today issued the following statement regarding allegations of abuse at the Delaware County Juvenile Justice Center: “News of abuse at the Delaware County Juvenile Justice Center is appalling and heartbreaking. As a society, we have a responsibility to keep every kid safe. And, as a mother, I believe every parent has a right to know that their child will be cared for, even in the most vulnerable situations. When children find the courage to speak their truths, we must believe them. This matter must be investigated, and I am thankful to Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, who has committed to do so.” Read more

 

E-BLAST: COVID-19 vaccine updates and resources; Pothole repair in our region

(Mar 16, 2021) Rep. Leanne Krueger

Today I'm back in Harrisburg for the first session week after budget hearings. We'll be voting on an important bill, HB 881, which creates a vehicle for an emergency constitutional amendment to provide a window to allow a claim based on childhood sexual assault otherwise barred by the applicable statute of limitations. We passed a similar bill earlier this year but an error by the Department of State on public posting meant that it could not appear on this May's primary ballot. This week's bill is an effort to get it back on track for the May primary ballot and deliver justice to survivors. Read more

 

Keystone Communities, Fish & Boat Education, and School-to-Work grant programs now open for applications

(Mar 15, 2021) Rep. Leanne Krueger

STATE GRANT PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development: Keystone Communities (Funding Source: General Fund) Who May Apply : Municipalities, counties, redevelopment authorities, housing authorities, economic development organizations, housing corporations, community development corporations, business improvement districts, neighborhood improvement districts, downtown improvement districts. Use : A variety of community and economic development uses to revitalize/stabilize/grow neighborhoods and communities and encourage social and economic diversity, including planning activities, façade grant programs, accessible housing programs, and development grants. Funds : Planning grants up to $25,000, KC implementation and façade up to $50,000, development and public improvement up to $500,000, accessible housing up to $300,000. Most grants have a $1-for-$1 match requirement. Application Deadline : April 2 More Information : Click on https://dced.pa.gov/programs/keystone-communities-program-kcp/ . Discussion with DCED Regional Office highly encouraged prior to applying: https://dced.pa.gov/dced-regional-offices/ . Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission: R3 (Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation) Education Grant Program (Funding Source: PA Fish & Boat Commission) Who May Apply : School districts, Read more

 

Vaccine rollout frustrations; COVID-19 resources; Upcoming events

(Mar 09, 2021) Rep. Leanne Krueger

The COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues to be frustrating, and I want to keep you updated on what I’ve been doing to fight for Delaware County to get the vaccine doses we need. Read more

 

Arts funding and PEMA Nonprofit Security grant programs now open for applications

(Mar 08, 2021) Rep. Leanne Krueger

STATE GRANT PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Council on the Arts: Creative Communities (Funding Source: General Fund) Who May Apply : Lead applicant must be a unit of government, nonprofit 501(c)3 or 501(c)6) organization. Required partnership of at least two organizations, one of which will serve as the lead applicant. Please note: Creative Communities projects are currently underway in the following counties: Crawford, Indiana, Lancaster, Lehigh, Mercer, and Philadelphia. Counties without existing projects will receive priority. Use : To provide multi-year funding to community-driven, arts-based projects that serve as catalysts for livability, economic development, and community connectedness. Funds : Up to $25,000 per year for up to four years. Application Deadline : March 19 More Information : Click on 2021_PCA_Creative_Communities_Letter_of_Interest.pdf (pa.gov) . Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency: Nonprofit Security Grant Program (Funding Source: F ederal Funding ) Who May Apply : 501(c)3 nonprofits, including religious institutions. Must be at a high risk of a terrorist attack based on the following: (1) Substantiation of prior threats or attacks (from within or outside the U.S.) by a terrorist organization, network, or cell against the applicant based on their ideology, beliefs, or mission; (2) Symbolic value of the site(s) as a highly recognized Read more

 

Krueger to host virtual session on Medicare cost sharing

(Mar 08, 2021) Rep. Leanne Krueger

FOLSOM, March 8 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, will host a virtual session on Medicare cost sharing at 1 p.m. March 19. The workshop is being presented with Delaware County Senior Community Services’ APPRISE program and Friendship Circle Senior Center. The presentations will be made through Zoom and Facebook Live. An APPRISE counselor will share information on programs to help pay for Medicare premiums. “Medicare can seem overwhelming, but APPRISE counselors are trained to answer questions and help make the process easier. I’m happy to help bring this program to community members,” Krueger said. Registration is required. Those interested can sign up online at this link or call Krueger’s office at 610-534-6880 for more information. An additional session, Medicare 101, will be held in May. Read more

 

E-BLAST: COVID-19 news; Grants for restaurants and hospitality businesses; and more

(Mar 02, 2021) Rep. Leanne Krueger

I'm back in Harrisburg this week as the House Appropriations Committee wraps up our series of 2021-22 state budget hearings, and I appreciate those of you who have reached out with questions or concerns regarding next year’s budget and other state issues. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: March 1 Update

(Mar 01, 2021) Rep. Leanne Krueger

Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Professional Development Training Grant (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : State aided public libraries and academic libraries. If the library is not fiscally independent, the application must come from the library’s parent entity. Use : Grants to bring virtual training to your organization or for individual library workers to attend virtual professional development training in principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in practices and work functions performed by library staff and experienced by library customers. Funds : Up to $6,000 per organization to bring virtual training to your organization and up to $1,000 for individuals to attend virtual professional development. Application Deadline : Applications accepted until funds are depleted. First weekly award announcement is March 15. More Information : Contact Stacey Mulligan, smulligan@pa.gov or 717-783-5744, Library Development Advisor in the Bureau of Library Development. Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency/Pennsylvania Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs: 2021 SBIRT Projects in Postsecondary Institutions (Funding Source: F ederal Funding ) Who May Apply : Public or nonprofit postsecondary institutions, including two and four-year colleges and universities, that also Read more

 

Budget hearings, vaccine updates and more news

(Feb 23, 2021) Rep. Leanne Krueger

I’m in Harrisburg this week as the House Appropriations Committee continues a series of hearings on the 2021-22 state budget. I use my role on this committee to ask questions that come from folks in our community, so please continue to email your questions to me at RepKrueger@pahouse.net. And thanks to the folks who have reached out so far! Read more

 

COVID-19 vaccines, unemployment updates and more

(Feb 16, 2021) Rep. Leanne Krueger

I'm back in Harrisburg because the House Appropriations Committee has started three weeks of hearings on the 2021-22 state budget. Today we heard from the Revenue and Aging departments, as well as the Independent Fiscal Office. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: Feb. 16 Update

(Feb 16, 2021) Rep. Leanne Krueger

STATE GRANT PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture: Agricultural Hemp Promotion, Education and Export Promotion Matching Grant Program (Funding Source: General Fund) Who May Apply : Nonprofit agricultural product promotion and marketing organizations. Use : Projects aimed at increasing sales, export or consumer awareness of Pennsylvania hemp products. Eligible projects may include regional or national promotion. Funds : Reimbursement grants up to 50% of project costs. The minimum matching grant is $1,000. A total of $253,000 will be available statewide. Application Deadline : March 5 More Information : See the February 13, 2021, PA Bulletin at Pennsylvania Bulletin (pacodeandbulletin.gov) . Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture: Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (Funding Source: Federal Fund ing ) Who May Apply : State and local organizations, producer associations, academia, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders. Use : Projects that will increase visibility and competitiveness of the state’s horticultural specialty crops including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, culinary herbs and spices, medicinal plants and nursery crops. Funds : Requests may be made for a minimum of $20,000, provided the amount reasonably represents the cost of the Read more

 

Resources: Free Tax Assistance or Free Tax Filing

(Feb 16, 2021) Rep. Leanne Krueger

Free Tax Assistance or Free Tax Filing Community Action Agency of Delaware County Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, all services will be ONLY Virtual/Drop-Off filing method. There is no in-office tax preparation this year . All services will be done by IRS trained and certified community volunteers and will aim to serve families who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit. To schedule services please first call (610) 833-4455 (ext. 1212) or by e-mail at sabraham@caadc.org or caadc.vita@gmail.com . Please do so first before dropping off any information. Drop-off sites include: CAADC Boothwyn Office – 1414 Meetinghouse Road, Boothwyn, PA 19061 Wesley House – 701 Madison Street, Chester, PA 19013 Sharon Hill Commons – 401 Sharon Ave., Sharon Hill, PA 19079 Upper Darby Municipal Building – 100 Garrett Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082 Campaign For Working Families Has in-person drop off appts, virtual tax prep help and link for e-filing. *note this is a Philadelphia based organization and most in person drop off locations are within city limits. 215-454.6483 Campaign for Working Families Inc. – Free Tax Prep & Resource Building (cwfphilly.org) PA Dept of Revenue www.revenue.pa.gov There are 3 different pathways residents can select for their filing needs. MyPath - state taxes only, free for most Read more

 

Updates on COVID-19, unemployment programs and more

(Feb 02, 2021) Rep. Leanne Krueger

Read the latest news from Harrisburg and updates for the 161st District Read more

 

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: March 31 Update

(Feb 01, 2021) Rep. Leanne Krueger

STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development: Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) (Funding Source: General Fund) Eligibility : 501c3 nonprofits Use : Tax credit program to encourage businesses to invest in projects by eligible nonprofits to serve low-income individuals and improve distressed areas. Projects can include affordable housing, community economic development, community services, education, neighborhood conservation, crime prevention, job training, or charitable food assistance. A special-priority category this year is COVID-19 Pandemic and Social Justice Issues, which can include a variety of COVID related services as well as projects that strive to increase awareness of or improve social justice issues within marginalized communities in Pennsylvania. See guidelines for more information. Funds : State tax credits up to 80%, depending upon the program category, for businesses that donate to the nonprofit. Application Deadline : May 28. Applicants submitting a solicitation plan in lieu of firm commitments must have their contributors confirmed by August 31, 2021. More Information : Click on https://dced.pa.gov/programs/neighborhood-assistance-program-nap/ . Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their projects prior to application with their Regional DCED Office: https://dced.pa.gov/dced-regional-offices/ . Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Read more

 

Krueger to relocate Folsom office on Feb. 1

(Jan 28, 2021) Rep. Leanne Krueger

FOLSOM, Jan. 28 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger announced today that her Folsom office will move to a new location effective Feb. 1. The new office will be at 1300 E. MacDade Blvd., Suite 1, at the corner of MacDade Boulevard and Folsom Avenue. The office is just one block from the traffic light at the Swarthmore Avenue intersection. Krueger and her staff will be offering services remotely while they set up the new office. Anyone in need of assistance with a state-related issue should reach out by phone at 610-534-6880 or by email at RepKrueger@pahouse.net . “My staff and I are excited to continue helping community members from our new location, which is still conveniently located and is just a few blocks from the old space,” said Krueger, D-Delaware. Krueger also maintains an office with part-time hours at 2 Cambridge Road, Brookhaven. Read more

 

Krueger announces cafeteria grant for Delaware County Technical High School - Aston

(Jan 27, 2021) Rep. Leanne Krueger

FOLSOM, Jan. 27 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger announced that a state grant will help the Delaware County Technical High School campus in Aston upgrade cafeteria equipment. Cafeteria grants were awarded to 59 elementary, middle, and high schools by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, through federal funds. Delaware County Technical High School – Aston was awarded $7,147 for a convection steamer. “I’m happy to see Delaware County Technical High School receive this funding to help purchase the equipment needed to prepare healthy meals for students. Food insecurity has grown during the COVID-19 pandemic, making it even more important that we ensure schools are equipped to serve nutritious food, so that kids can focus on learning,” said Krueger, D-Delaware. More information about the grants is available from the Department of Education . Read more

 

Troubleshooting PUA claims: How to reopen/reactivate a PUA claim

(Jan 27, 2021) Rep. Leanne Krueger

How to reopen/reactivate a PUA claim : Log in to your dashboard Select “File for Weekly Benefits” Then select “File Your Weekly Certification to Continue Your Claim” You will see the message “You currently have a claim established however it is inactive.” Click on “here.” It will seem as if you are opening a new claim. The system knows you are only attempting to reopen the claim you already have established. Click Next. You will see the Welcome to Pennsylvania’s Pandemic Unemployment Portal Page. Click next. The next eight pages are pre-populated based on your initial claim information. You will click next after verifying the information is correct on each page. If it is not correct, you should make updates at this time. Note: This includes things such as your email, address, date of birth, education information and employment status. You will also be asked the COVID questions. PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR THE MAJOR DISASTER INFORMATION QUESTION YOU SHOULD SELECT COVID -19 NOT COVID 19 -2 If you reported that you are self-employed, the system will ask for you 2020 wages. This is an error. You should enter all 0s for those wages. You will also need to answer if you have worked since you last filed for weeks. If you have worked, you must click the “I have worked since my last Read more

 

Neighborhood Assistance Program and Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Program now open for applications
Mar 29, 2021

E-BLAST: Justice denied, again; COVID-19 updates; Good community news
Mar 23, 2021

Now open for applications: Dislocated worker, intermediate punishment, and wildfire assistance grant programs
Mar 22, 2021

Krueger issues statement on Delaware County Juvenile Justice Center abuse allegations
Mar 18, 2021

E-BLAST: COVID-19 vaccine updates and resources; Pothole repair in our region
Mar 16, 2021

Keystone Communities, Fish & Boat Education, and School-to-Work grant programs now open for applications
Mar 15, 2021

Vaccine rollout frustrations; COVID-19 resources; Upcoming events
Mar 09, 2021

Arts funding and PEMA Nonprofit Security grant programs now open for applications
Mar 08, 2021

Krueger to host virtual session on Medicare cost sharing
Mar 08, 2021

E-BLAST: COVID-19 news; Grants for restaurants and hospitality businesses; and more
Mar 02, 2021

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: March 1 Update
Mar 01, 2021

Budget hearings, vaccine updates and more news
Feb 23, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines, unemployment updates and more
Feb 16, 2021

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: Feb. 16 Update
Feb 16, 2021

Resources: Free Tax Assistance or Free Tax Filing
Feb 16, 2021

Updates on COVID-19, unemployment programs and more
Feb 02, 2021

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: March 31 Update
Feb 01, 2021

Krueger to relocate Folsom office on Feb. 1
Jan 28, 2021

Krueger announces cafeteria grant for Delaware County Technical High School - Aston
Jan 27, 2021

Troubleshooting PUA claims: How to reopen/reactivate a PUA claim
Jan 27, 2021