Senator Tartaglione Announces $5.5M in RACP Grants for the City of Philadelphia

Harrisburg, PA - November 1, 2024 - Senator Christine M. Tartaglione is pleased to announce the awarding of $5.5 Million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants for the 2nd Senatorial District.

These grants will help fund local projects within the district.

"The recipients of these RACP grants are vital to enhancing the quality of life for our communities," saidSen. Tartaglione. "By investing in projects that improve education, health services, and infrastructure, we are not just building structures; we are building a better future for the residents of Philadelphia. I look forward to seeing these projects develop as money gets delivered."

The following projects in the 2nd District will receive grants:

• A & Indiana Campus III - $500,000
• ASPIRA Gym and Community Center - $2,000,000
• Cohocksink Recreation Center - Philadelphia Rebuild - $500,000
• McPherson Square Library - Philadelphia Rebuild - $500,000
• McVeigh Recreation Center - Philadelphia Rebuild - $500,000
• Piccoli Playground - Philadelphia Rebuild - $500,000
• Rock Youth Factory - $500,000
• St. Christopher's Hospital Emergency Department Renovation - $500,000

RACP is a Commonwealth grant program administered by the Office of the Budget for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and historical improvement projects.

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