Shaffer: $1.25 Million in State Grants to Boost Public Safety, Parks and Local Services

November 18, 2025

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) today announced the approval of more than $1.25 million in Gaming Economic Development Tourism (GEDTF) grants for community development projects throughout the 28th District.

The funding will support eight projects, including ambulance and equipment upgrades, fire station infrastructure improvements, library site additions, park upgrades, nature trail enhancements and expansion of a community-driven resource.

Shaffer worked with Sen Devlin Robinson (R-Allegheny), Sen. Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) and Rep. Arvind Venkat (D-Allegheny) to help secure the funding for these community-focused projects.

“I’m proud to be working in a bipartisan manner in Harrisburg to deliver funding for these projects to directly improve public safety, strengthen community spaces, and support the people and organizations that make our district a great place to live,” Shaffer said. “We’re delivering the kind of support our communities need and deserve.”

The projects include:

• Hampton Township – Beautification of the Hampton Township Community Park: $40,000.
• McCandless Franklin Park Ambulance Authority (covering Bradford Woods, Marshall and Pine) – Replacement of an ambulance’s chassis: $105,000.
• Northern Tier Regional Library – Property improvements to include an educational and programming outdoor gazebo: $176,300.
• Poppin’ Tags Free Store – Acquisition of two properties on Little Deer Creek Valley Road: $250,000.
• Shaler Hampton Area EMS – New ambulance: $213,000.
• West Deer Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 – Parking lot paving: $225,000.
• West Deer Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 3 – Fire station emergency generator: $50,000.
• The Woodlands Foundation – Nature trail renovations: $200,000.

GEDTF provides grants for community improvement, infrastructure upgrades and economic development projects in Allegheny County. Funding is administered through the Commonwealth Financing Authority.

Representative Jeremy Shaffer
28th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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