Mechanicsburg, Pa (October 30, 2024) –
Through the Statewide Local Share Account (LSA), the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation (CAEDC) received funding for four projects in Cumberland County, totaling $1,457,687. The four grant projects awarded are:
· $101,840 for the Cumberland Valley Preservation Society for the Junkin House
o The Junkin House, one of the oldest structures in Cumberland County, will utilize the funding to install a new driveway, parking lot, and underground stormwater piping. The Junkin House will also be home to the New Kingstown Vision, a Silver Spring Township committee, supporting their continuing efforts to preserve the history of the town at the bottom of the hill.
· $575,000 for Link 4 Youth Elevating Communities Skatepark Project
o The project will acquire and renovate the property on Drexel Hills Boulevard in New Cumberland Borough to increase services to at risk youth and create a novel recreational opportunity in the region.
· $457,466 for the Peyton Walker Foundation 4 Mile City Project
o The goal of the 4-Minute City project is to strategically deploy intelligent connected AED technology and cardiac arrest response platform reducing time to defibrillation.
· $323,381 for the Shippensburg University Foundation
o The Shippensburg University Foundation will acquire lab equipment to address a strategic problem and the need for up-to-date lab equipment in the Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Engineering labs at Shippensburg University (SU).
“CAEDC was happy to apply on behalf of these projects and are thrilled to have helped secure the much needed grant funds to advance them. We are proud to partner with such impactful organizations to implement projects that will benefit the citizens of Cumberland County” said CAEDC Economic Development Director, Greg Welker.
Cumberland County had 10 additional projects awarded by the LSA Local Share Account grants, totaling another $4,181,230, bringing the total investment into Cumberland County at $5,638,917.
The Statewide Local Share Account is funded through the PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act (Act 2004-71), as amended, which provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to support projects in the public interest within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Contact CAEDC if you’re interested in learning more about funding for your organization’s projects.
About CAEDC
CAEDC is Cumberland County’s lead economic development agency charged with leveraging and promoting Cumberland Valley’s economic development and tourism assets to drive growth, create jobs and improve the quality of life. Offices are located at 230 S. Sporting Hill Road, Suite 100, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. For more information, visit www.cumberlandbusiness.com and www.visitcumberlandvalley.com.
