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 417 homes through 3/31/12.
City of Meadville proposes improvement and/or replacement of the HVAC and lighting systems at the Meadville City Building. HVAC improvements will consist of the replacement of the original boiler and chiller systems with high efficiency equipment. Improvements will also include the installation of variable speed drives, upgraded pneumatic controls and digital web based system controls. Lighting improvements will requre the re-ballasting and re-lamping of existing lighting fixtures and the installation of state of the art motion detectors/sensors. Combined improvements will result in a 29% reduction in electricy usage and a 30% reduction in natural gas usage. Greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced accordingly. It is estimated that the City of Meadville will save nearly $24,000 per year, allowing the City to invest those savings in future energy efficiency improvements.
Replace two turbine driven water pumps at wells #1 and #2 with new submersible pumps, and install new heaters with thermostats to better regulate temperature in the pump houses.
Install a biomass boiler and district heating system to offset 80% of the natural gas currently used in Meadville High School and Middle School, Meadville Area Recreation Complex and Crawford County - Career and Technical Center
The project provides financial assistance 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.
The project consists of the installation of storm water improvements along Elm Street in Edinboro Borough which impacts vehicular flow during heavy rains. Approximately 1,200 linear feet of storm water pipe will be replaced with a larger capacity line with related manholes and other appurtenances.
Vernon Township will purchase new playground equipment with ADA compliant features for one of its parks and install surface materials that meet current safety standards and fencing for the safety of the users due to its proximity to a railroad and stream.
The project includes the construction of a 250,000 gallon elevated water storage tank, booster pump station, pressure regulating valve, improvements to the Phillips water booster pump station, 1,350 linear feet of waterline replacement, and replacement of 8 defective fire hydrants. The population impacted by this project has a household median income far below the state median income level. This is an existing system and user fees are expected to increase by 60%.
The project consists of the installation of approximately 3,338 linear feet of 24-inch water transmission main, 4,314 linear feet of water distribution mains, fire hydrants, and other water line appurtenances. The population impacted by this project has a household median income below the state median household income level. This is an existing system and user fees are expected to increase by 10%.
Multi-use trail North of the Borough of Spartansburg to the Borough of Centerville in Spartansburg & Centerville Boroughs, Sparta & Rome Townships.
Resurfacing of State Route 77 (Hickory Street) to State Route 77 in Blooming Valley Borough, West Mead, East Mead, Woodcock, Richmond, Athens and Bloomfield Townships
Mill and resurface PA 77 (Blooming Valley Road) from Woodcock Township Line to half mile northeast of Guy Street in Blooming Valley Borough
* Totals reflect only funding flowing through state agencies.
Direct Benefits to Families
How PA Benefits
People Helped in Crawford County
Explanation of Benefits
Reporting as of
Food Assistance
14,086
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
18,728
Low income children and adults will continue to have access to health care through Medical Assistance.
March 2010
Health Insurance for Unemployed
4,500
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
36,619
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
5,900
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.
