HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) and Sen. Wayne Langerholc Jr. (R-35) on Tuesday announced nearly $2.5 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects in the Cambria and Clearfield communities.
The distribution of LSA grants through the CFA is provided for by Act 71 of 2004 to support projects of public interest in the Commonwealth.
“I am proud to have advocated for this essential funding alongside Rep. Kephart. This joint collaboration will ensure our communities receive vital resources to invest in critical public projects with tremendous benefits,” Langerholc said.
“Working with Sen. Langerholc, we were able to fight for crucial funding for the 73rd House District,” shared Kephart. “Whether it is local road projects, critical water infrastructure, education support, or assisting our first responders, securing funding to help our communities is a top priority.”
Municipalities receiving LSA funding are:
- Barr Township – $491,057 for construction and engineering on Keith Hollow Road.
- Beccaria Township – $136,508 to purchase a new loader.
- Cambria County – $153,000 for improvements to the firefighter training facility.
- Cambria Heights School District – $39,500 for school zone flashing lights.
- Girard Township – $118,473 to purchase and upfit a dump truck.
- Houtzdale Borough – $266,538 to pave borough streets.
- Lawrence Township – $546,890 for renovations to an existing building for Clearfield Regional Police Department.
- Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership – $100,000 for renovations to Moshannon Valley Enterprise Center.
- Patton Borough – $32,445 to purchase a UTV for fire and rescue.
- Westover Borough – $49,065 for renovations to the wastewater treatment facility.
- Westover Municipal Authority – $40,000 to replace the roof on the wastewater treatment facility.
- Woodward Township – $248,450 to resurface Grange Avenue and Alexander Lane.
- Woodward Township – $94,912 to renovate the Houtzdale-Ramey EMS.