Grant: $160,000
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Date grant contract was signed by Borough: December 2007
Status: Funding will be provided over a five year period for the enhancement of the Borough’s core business district.
Grant: $5,000
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Date grant contract was signed by Borough: August 2007
Status: The funding will be used to install video equipment in the Train Station for the recording of public meetings. The project is included in the 2008 budget.
Grant: $25,000
Source: Berks County
Date grant contract was signed by Borough: March 2007
Status: The funding will be used to construct a multipurpose rink in the Kutztown park. The primary use for the rink will be inline and street hockey. It is expected that the project will be competed and open to the public in early 2008.
Grant: $25,000
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Date grant contract was signed by Borough: March 2007
Status: The funding will be used to improve security near the Borough’s water resources. The project is included in the 2008 budget.
Grant: $43,000
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Date grant contract was signed by Borough: January 2007
Status: The funding will be used to renovate a section of the library building to be used for children’s programs. Louisa Gonser Library is working on preliminary engineering for the project.
Grant: $270,825
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Date grant contract was signed by Borough: November 2006
Status: The funding will be used to make improvements to the Kutztown Train Station, in a manner that is historically sensitive, so that the building can be used as a public meeting space. Construction on the project is expected to begin in early 2008.
Grant: $36,700
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Date grant contract was signed by Borough: November 2006
Status: The funding will be used to create a plan that will address the recreational needs of our community. The plan is currently being drafted and is expected to be completed in 2008.
Grant: $632,004
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Date grant contract was signed by Borough: August 2006
Status: The funding will be used to improve street lighting on Main Street from College Boulevard to Whiteoak Street. Project is under construction and is expected to be completed in early 2008.
Grant: $20,000
Source: Berks County
Date grant contract was signed by Borough: December 2005
Status: The funding was used to create a 2,210 foot walking trail along the Sacony Creek. The trail was completed in November 2006.
Grant: $78,690
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Date grant contract was signed by Borough: June 2005
Status: The funding will be used to create a plan for the protection of the Borough’s water wells. The study is currently in process and is expected to be completed in 2008.
Grant: $13,777
Source: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Date grant contract was signed by Borough: Annual
Status: The funding is used by the Kutztown Police for an outreach program in partnership with the Kutztown Area School District. $13,777 awarded from 2004 through 2007.
Grant: $25,000
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Date grant contract was signed by Borough: Application pending
Status: The funding would be used to pay for part of the Borough’s costs to provide weekend police service.
