With American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds, Pennsylvania is building lasting assets. Recovery Act awards are helping to pave roads and fix bridges, fund clean water projects, strengthen a public education system that continues to produce academic gains for students, and improve our state's environment and energy efficiency. The Recovery Act is also helping those most in need through extended unemployment benefits, food assistance and health care. In the process, Pennsylvania is creating tens of thousands of jobs. For more detailed information about projects in your county, follow the corresponding project link below. In instances where projects impact more than one county, the project and funding amount may appear in other county summaries. Many other projects in the county are funded by Recovery Act dollars distributed directly from federal agencies. Information on those projects is available at http://www.recovery.gov/.
The project will increase energy efficiency in homes by reducing energy costs and increasing comfort while safeguarding the health and safety of the resident. Eligible applicants are those persons or families whose income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
On-site energy audits are conducted on each home to determine which of the following measures would be installed or services performed, up to an average of $6,500 per home: blower door guided air sealing to effectively locate and reduce air-leakage throughout the home; installation of attic, wall, basement and crawlspace insulation and ventilation to reduce energy loss; heating system modification or replacement to increase the efficiency and/or safety of the heating system; minor repairs, and/or health and safety measures are provided (when necessary) to allow the safe and effective installation of the weatherization measures; energy baseload reduction, including CFL and appliance replacement, and; client education on the proper use and maintenance of the installed Weatherization measures and ways to reduce energy waste everyday.
The project will weatherize 644 homes through 3/31/12.
Since the last municipal building renovation in 1992, the community's limited tax base has resulted in budget cuts of earmarked equipment upgrade funding and staff cuts. Over the past 3 budget cycles, borough police and admin jobs have been eliminated in order to balance the budget that is strained by the reality of 50% non tax-paying entities located in the borough. Energy grant funding will provide immediate cost savings by reducing the energy consumption by 38%. Included in the project are upgrades to the heating system, the roofing system, the lighting system, and the windows and entry doors. In addition, installation of correct vapor barriers, waterproofing and drainage barriers will address existing moisture penetration issues. This project is shovel ready, the architecture firm is a woman-owned business and prevailing wage rates will apply. Conserve 38%
Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin: Watershed based surface water assessments of selected Pennsylvania tributaries in the Potomac River Basin
The project provides financial assistance and services to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless or help those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized. Funds will be used for activities to address the jurisdiction’s homelessness needs such as: financial assistance with rental payments; security deposits; utility payments or deposits; arrearages; moving costs; and, motel/hotel vouchers; and housing relocation and stabilization services such as case management; outreach and engagement; housing search and placement; legal services; and, credit repair.
The project consists of improvements to the exterior porches at a shelter for battered women in Gettysburg borough as well as installation of ADA curb cuts throughout the borough.
Construction of a 243,000 gallon per day wastewater treatment plant (in place of the existing 55-year old 150,000 gallon per day plant) and approximately 6,000 linear feet of trunk sewers.The system serves 641 low income households in the Borough of East Berlin. Current average annual sewer rates are $313 and are expected to increase by 169.49%.
Concrete patching, joint repair and resurfacing on US Route 15 from State Route 94 York Springs exit to State Route 234 Heidlersburg exit in Huntington, Tyrone and Latimore Townships
Bridge Rehabilitation of 11 different bridges on various state routes in Adams, Cumberland, Lancaster, Franklin, York Counties
* Totals reflect only funding flowing through state agencies.
Direct Benefits to Families
How PA Benefits
People Helped in Adams County
Explanation of Benefits
Reporting as of
Food Assistance
6,040
The Recovery Act will help low income individuals and families with a 13.69% increase in the maximum Food Stamp (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program or SNAP) benefit. It also suspends the 3 month limit on assistance for many unemployed childless adults.
March 2010
Health Insurance
10,333
Low income children and adults will continue to have access to health care through Medical Assistance.
March 2010
Health Insurance for Unemployed
4,400
The Recovery Act will help make health care available to individuals who are involuntarily separated from their jobs. A COBRA subsidy will pay 65 percent of the monthly premium for individuals earning less than $145,000 and couples earning less than $290,000.
March 2010
Taxpayer Relief
43,821
Individuals earning up to $75,000 will receive a $400 tax credit in 2009 and 2010. Married couples filing jointly and earning up to $150,000 will receive a $800 tax credit.
October 2009
Unemployment Compensation
7,300
The Recovery Act will help these Pennsylvanians with a $25 per week increase in unemployment benefits through the rest of the year. It also provides additional weeks of benefits.
March 2010
All numbers are estimates, and will fluctuate over time.
The Stimulus Oversight Commission reviews, monitors and advises PA’s plans for stimulus spending to assure that citizens get the best from the program. Learn more.
Hotline
Concerned about suspected illegal or irresponsible actions regarding Recovery spending? Call 877-888-7927. Learn more.
Do you want to view Recovery project contracts?
Contracts awarded for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds by state agencies are posted online through the Pennsylvania Treasury’s office. Search for ARRA contracts.
