June Monthly Grants Newsletter 

Dear Friend,

Growing good jobs and opportunities here in Western Pennsylvania will always be a top priority for me. I know it’s important to you, too. One of the ways I work toward this goal is by sending around monthly updates on federal funding opportunities and connecting you to people who can give you funding guidance. That’s why I’m proud to share my June Grants Newsletter with you.  

As always, my office will continue to track grant announcements in the district and fight to make sure this funding keeps flowing to projects that make life better for us in Western Pennsylvania. If you are the recipient of a federal grant and have been notified that this funding is no longer available to you, or you are experiencing other issues accessing your lawfully appropriated funds, please share your concerns with my office at PA17Grants@mail.house.gov.   

Celebrating the Good People of PA-17

This month, I would like to highlight Crafton Borough as they just received $991,758 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This funding will go to support Crafton's Broadhead Sewer Separation Project, which includes installation of new storm sewer pipes, inlets, and manholes, along with reconstruction of streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and handicap ramps. This federal investment will support local construction jobs and help clean up Chartiers Creek and the Ohio River, keeping dangerous pollution from getting into our water and making us all safer and healthier. 

This funding was awarded by an act of Congress' Fiscal Year 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act, which allocated $1.47 billion for 715 water infrastructure projects administered through EPA’s community grants. The funding bill was signed into law in December of 2022, and the EPA has now completed its reviews and formally announced grant awardees. To learn more about this PA-17 Highlight, check out my full press release here. 

Upcoming Grant Deadlines

Federal Funding

The Department of Homeland Security is now accepting applications for the FY24 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. SAFER grants provide financial assistance to help fire departments increase frontline firefighters (recruitment and retention activities for volunteer firefighters). Apply by July 3, 2025.  

The Department of Homeland Security is now accepting applications for the FY24 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grant program. The FP&S Program offers grants to support activities in two categories: (1) activities designed to reach high-risk target groups and mitigate incidences of death and injuries caused by fire and fire-related hazards and (2) research and development activities aimed at improving firefighter safety. Apply by July 3, 2025.  

The National Endowment for the Humanities is now accepting applications for the Public Impact Projects Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary grant. 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In recognition of this milestone NEH will award grants to assist cultural organizations in expanding the scope, reach, and excellence of public programs that examine the founding of the nation and the significance of the Declaration of Independence. Apply by July 9, 2025.  

The Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the Bridge Investment Program which funds projects that improve bridge condition and the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of people and freight over bridges. Apply by August 1, 2025.  

The Department of Justice is now accepting applications for the FY25 Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program. This grant program supports efforts by States, Indian Tribes, and units of local government to prevent, enforce, and prosecute cybercrimes against individuals with a focus on adult and young adult cybercrime victims. Apply by August 7, 2025.  

The Department of Energy announces the FY25 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program. The DOE has a continued interest in receiving applications for support of work in the following program areas: Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, Isotope R&D and Production, and Accelerator R&D and Production. Apply by September 30, 2025.  

The National Science Foundation is accepting applications for the Cyberinfrastructure for Sustained Scientific Innovation (CSSI) program. This program seeks to enable funding opportunities that are flexible and responsive to the evolving and emerging needs in cyberinfrastructure (CI). The program continues to emphasize integrated CI services, quantitative metrics with targets for delivery and usage of these services, and community creation. Apply by December 1, 2025. 

State and Non-Federal Funding

The PA Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the School Bus Safety Grant Program. PennDOT distributes these funds to school entities, municipalities, and independent school bus contractors to improve school bus safety, education, and increase the number of school bus operators with a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Apply by July 3, 2025.  

The PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency is now accepting applications for the FY24 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Firearm Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention Initiative. This grant funding will be used to support statewide, regional, and local strategies to reduce the risk of firearm suicide and mitigate its impact in Pennsylvania communities. Apply by July 7, 2025.  

Funding Tips and Reminders

Did you apply for Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) through the office of one of our United States Senators? Senator Fetterman and Senator McCormick have begun to list their chosen CDS projects on their respective websites. You can see Senator Fetterman’s Appropriations requests here and Senator McCormick’s Appropriations requests here. These lists are still being updated.  

Given that grant programs are fluctuating by agency, court decisions, and more, my team and I highly recommend that you follow relevant agency newsletters and check grants.gov to see what grants are canceled, paused, or may have changed eligibility criteria.   

If you are the recipient of a federal grant and have been notified that this funding is no longer available to you or are experiencing other issues accessing your lawfully appropriated funds, please share your concerns with me and my team at PA17Grants@mail.house.gov.