Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, a Glenside native and Abington High School graduate, announced that a portion of $11,936,080 in Community Project Funding will be allocated to Abington, Cheltenham, and Upper Moreland townships.
Abington’s police force will receive $93,000 for its Technology Improvement Plan Project, Cheltenham Township will receive $3,828,500 for the La Mott Community Center Restoration Rehabilitation Project, the North Hills Community Association will receive $147,488 for the Limekiln Pike & Mount Carmel Avenue Lighting Renewal Project, and Upper Moreland Township will receive $850,000 for the Willow Grove Interchange Improvement Project.
“Our budget reflects our values—so it is especially meaningful when we can secure federal investments that directly improve our communities and the resources we can offer,” Congresswoman Dean said. “I’m always inspired by the organizations in our district who are on the ground, meeting the needs of our neighbors with innovation and compassion. They are deeply deserving of this federal funding, and I look forward to our continued partnerships.”
President Biden signed the government funding package into law on Saturday, March 9. A detailed summary of the bill is available here.
Funding for the 14 local projects in Berks and Montgomery counties includes:
- $93,000 for Abington Township Police Department – Technology Improvement Plan Project
- $959,752 for Borough of Ambler PFAS Treatment Project Wells 2, 6, and 7
- $3,828,500 for Cheltenham Township – La Mott Community Center Restoration Rehabilitation Project
- $75,000 for Crestmont Community Outreach and First Baptist Church of Crestmont Razing of Blighted Building
- $344,561 for East Greenville Borough Waterworks Dam Dredging Project
- $1,000,000 for Habitat for Humanity Pottstown Dairy Redevelopment Project
- $850,000 for Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center of Montgomery County and Regional Training Center
- $1,287,779 for the Montgomery County Housing Authority (MCHA)’s Affordable Housing Preservation Initiative (AHPI) Project
- $147,488 for North Hills Community Association – Limekiln Pike & Mount Carmel Avenue Lighting Renewal Project
- $500,000 for Share Food Program – Montgomery County Warehouse Construction Project
- $500,000 for Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) – Lansdale 5th Street Grade Crossing Improvements Project
- $850,000 for Upper Moreland Township – Willow Grove Interchange Improvement Project
- $1,000,000 for Ursinus College 400 Block of Main Street Revitalization
- $500,000 for YWCA Tri-County Multipurpose Community Center at the Pottstown Integrated Wellness Complex
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