Allegheny County – January 29, 2025 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced a Greenway, Trails, and Recreation Program grant of $200,000 has been awarded to the Borough of Carnegie.
“I am proud to have advocated for this state grant that will be used for an inclusive playground,” said Senator Fontana. “Projects like this make our neighborhoods more welcoming and add to what makes Allegheny County such a special place to live, work, and play.”
The Greenway, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP) provides funds for the planning, acquisition, development, rehabilitation, and repairs of greenways, recreational trails, open space, parks, and beautification projects. It is funded by proceeds from the state’s Marcellus Legacy Fund that the General Assembly created with Act 13 of 2012. A portion of the revenues from the Local Impact Fee paid by natural gas companies are directed to statewide programs, including GTRP.
The funds are administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Commonwealth Financing Authority. More information about Act 13 grants can be found online.
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