Pittsburgh, Pa. − November 18, 2025 − In partnership with local state representatives, Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced more than $2 million in grant funding for local projects that will address water infrastructure, public safety, and community needs across Senate District 38. Senator Williams partnered with State Representatives Lindsay Powell (D-21), La’Tasha D. Mayes (D-24), Jeremy Shaffer (R-28), Arvind Venkat (D30), and Mandy Steele (D-33) to bring this funding into local neighborhoods.
“This funding will support our all-important ‘third spaces’ across Senate District 38, like Northern Tier Library, Ingomar North Pool, and Poppin’ Tags Free Store,” said Senator Williams. “These places create an incredible sense of community and give us all a place to meet and make friends, take a class, learn something new, or just spend time with others. These grants will also help our first responders ensure the safety of these and other spaces. I am proud to support these investments in our shared community.”
The following projects will receive funding from the Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund (GEDTF):
- $100,000 to the Ingomar North Recreation & Swimming Club for new equipment and renovations to the pool
- $45,000 to the Tri-COG Land Bank for acquisition and renovation of affordable housing properties in Etna and Millvale
- $75,000 to Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) for community building upgrades, including a new roof, restrooms, and kitchen renovations
- $85,000 to Harrison Hills Volunteer Fire Company 169 for parking lot resurfacing
- $500,000 to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium for improvements to Kids Kingdom
- $50,000 to West Deer Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 for purchase and installation of an emergency backup generator
- $105,000 to McCandless Franklin Park Ambulance Authority for chassis replacement on an existing ambulance
- $176,297 to Northern Tier Regional Library for creation of new outdoor programming gazebo, drainage remediation, and landscaping
- $40,000 to the Township of Hampton for upgrades to pavilions at the Hampton Community Park
- $85,000 to Allegheny Valley North COG for paving of Crone Hollow in Harmar and Springdale Townships
- $100,000 to Hampton Township Water Authority to install an emergency generator at the Mt. Airy Pump Station
- $225,000 to the West Deer Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 for parking lot resurfacing
- $213,041 to Shaler Area EMS for the purchase of a new ambulance
- $175,000 to the Lemington Residential Corporation for upgrades and repairs to help preserve 80 1-bedroom affordable senior housing units at the Eva P. Mitchell Residences
- $250,000 to Poppin’ Tags Free Store in West Deer for building improvements, including windows, lighting, siding, gutters, and HVAC
GEDTF grants are administered by the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC) and are funded through gaming revenues. These grants provide financial support to municipalities, authorities, councils of governments, non-profits, and others to carry out important economic development projects here in Allegheny County. Eligible projects promote local economic activities, create jobs, improve or create infrastructure, promote public safety, assist in workforce development, or improve recreational activities. Additional information about the GEDTF grants can be found here.
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