March 16, 2023 − Today, Senator Nick Miller announced over $6,600,000 in grants from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for community projects throughout Lehigh and Northampton counties.
“I’m happy to see the state make substantial investments in our local communities and fund projects that will directly impact our neighborhoods,” said Senator Miller. “Several projects across the district received grants, including an award of over one million dollars for road and accessibility upgrades at Lehigh Valley International Airport. I’m thrilled to see these investments in local infrastructure and resources that will support the long-term sustainability and functionality of our communities.”
DCED grants were awarded from the Statewide Local Share Account (LSA) and the Multimodal Transportation Fund. Statewide LSA grants are intended to support projects in the public interest throughout the state and are funded by gaming revenues. Multimodal Transportation Fund grants are intended to encourage economic development and to ensure safe and reliable transportation is available to residents.
A full list of grants awarded in the 14th District include:
Statewide LSA Grants
- Lehigh Township Public Works Building- $1,000,000
- City of Allentown Fire Truck- $779,228
- Lenape Village Park and Trail- $ 569,000
- Race Street Parking Lot Project- $ 418,559
- New Rescue/Pumper for Diamond Fire Co Walnutport- $400,000
- Walnut Street Water Main and Sewer Replacement Project- $ 312,392
- Moore Township and East Allen Township Paver and Trailer- $266,573
- Western Lehigh Interceptor Manhole Rehabilitation Project- $200,000
- Allen Township Sanitary Sewer Equipment- $172,278
- South Whitehall Township Public Works Tiger Mower- $151,815
- Salisbury Township Police Technology Upgrades- $120,518
- Bridgeworks Enterprise Center Security and Access Improvements- $114,400
- Walnut Borough Public Works Truck- $100,000
- Walnutport Municipal Authority Sewer Pump Station Repair- $75,000
- Kola Road Pump Station Phase Out & Pennsville WWTP Upgrade- $74,697
- Bushkill Township Police Officer Safety and Accountability- $55,501
- Fountain Hill Borough Police Vehicle- $50, 047
- South Whitehall Township Public Works Water Correlator- $25,500
Multimodal Grants
- Catasauqua Borough Walnut Street Improvements- $100,000
- City of Allentown, Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Street Light Improvements- $350,000
- D&L Trail: Hanover Canal Park to St. Luke’s Center- $150,000
- Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) Access Road Safety & Accessibility Improvements Project- $ 1,150,000
More information about DCED and available grants can be found online.