Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf in a photo taken in July. A few days after the USSF announcement, Wolf tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement issued by his office. | governor.pa.gov/
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf in a photo taken in July. A few days after the USSF announcement, Wolf tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement issued by his office. | governor.pa.gov/
The Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) has provided $212 million in tax credits since it was implemented in April, and last week Gov. Tom Wolf announced that $35,970,850 has been approved to be used for 213 community revitalization projects in Pennsylvania.
According to a release on November 3, this program is for assisting areas of distress or low income. It also helps with social justice-related issues and COVID-19 assistance. Through tax credits to businesses that donate to projects to help the community, NAP entices private sector investors to help get the projects going. This can be used for projects in categories including affordable housing, community services, crime prevention, education, job training, food access, blight, special population issues, veteran’s initiatives, and long-term community revitalization.
“Pennsylvania’s communities are the foundation of our economic success,” Wolf said. “The Neighborhood Assistance Program encourages businesses to make impactful investments in worthy projects across the commonwealth, helping to improve the lives of Pennsylvanians. The rewards we can provide through tax credits in this important program advance and improve communities and ensure Pennsylvania remains the best place to live, work, and play.”
In the southeast region, there are 56 community investments including one in Delaware County focused on improving the exterior of 14 homes in the West-End Community Initiative neighborhoods of Chester City. The project will help eligible owner-occupied property owners who want to improve the exterior of their homes, and the priority is for those who don’t have the financial means to make minor repairs on their homes.
There were 29 community investments in the central region, including a project in Lycoming County for shelter services for 1,400 people per year. Clean water will be provided to residents through the fund.
In the Lehigh Valley region, there were 22 community investments that includes a project in Berks County to help a minority-owned business take a rundown property in Reading and turn it into a spot for fresh produce, meats and a deli. The project will also be a wholesale distribution warehouse and manufacturing facility for fresh dough discs that will create 120 full-time jobs.
In the northeast region, there are 27 community investments, with one being in Lackawanna County to help with recovery for veterans, first responders and Gold Star families with PTSD. This includes outdoor activities and nature-based therapy, peer-to-peer interaction and more.
There are 21 community investments in the northwest region including one in Erie County for a 10,000-square-foot athletic center for youth access. It will be a spot for various athletic programs and will also be the home of the Police Athletic League. This involves tutoring and mentoring children and teenagers through sports, and also helping the relationship between youth and police.
In the southwest region, there are 58 community investments, and one project is in Somerset County to support expansion at a childcare center. This will add 27 new jobs.
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