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Grants Administration
Overview
The Department of Community and Economic Development works to fund City improvements through competitive grant opportunities. Applying and obtaining grants supports the completion of projects identified by Easton's Comprehensive Plan, as well projects identified in other plans (such as the Waterfront or Active Transportation Plan). Easton's DCED works to ensure that Easton's residents and visitors benefit from competitive opportunities offered by private and governmental fundersincluding the County of Northampton, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and Federal government.
In some cases, we may be able to support external partners (such as developers of non-profits serving Easton) who require local government support or that need assistance with grant preparation. We have included some of our successful applications below for review.
Should you have any questions about grant administration, or would need assistance in navigating your own process, please contact Olivia Bamford. You can also call 610-250-6725. Please note that the DCED does not have any active grants available for individuals or businesses at this time.
- $1,300,000 from the Commonwealth of PA
Funding for Bushkill corridor safety enhancements, including pedestrian bridge to KSAT
$405,572, from the Commonwealth of PA Green Light-Go Program
Funding for new traffic signals at Larry Holmes Drive & Northampton Street, 13th & Northampton Streets, West Berwick & Seitz Streets$1,000,000 from the Federal Government to Support Urban Conservation
This funds new street trees, tree maintenance, and expanded conservation services citywide.$120,000 from the Federal Government to Support a Citywide Safe Streets Plan
$193,233 from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Improve Traffic Safety on Knox Avenue and Cattell Street
Including traffic calming features for vehicles entering Easton from Forks Township.$723,723 from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Support Lehigh Valley Health Partners Expanding into the South Side
Will provide primary care, dentistry, specialists, and behavioral health at the Mill at Easton in South Side.$237,600 from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Northampton County to Build Nesquehoning Memorial Park
Three (3) grants from the Commonwealth and one (1) from the County to commemorate a former African American Cemetery on Nesquehoning Street. These grants will fund the construction of a plan developed by a stakeholder steering committee.$180,000 for streetscape and seating improvements to Centre Square
- $35,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Pennsylvania Downtown Center
Funding to develop an "Active Transportation Plan" for Downtown and connections to Downtown Easton.
- $25,000 from Northampton County for Improvements to Delaware Canal Park
Including a new welcome gate and expanded parking area. - $827,392 from the Commonwealth to Redesign and Rebuild Wood Avenue
Including redesigning the traffic pattern, creating pedestrian safety features, and calming traffic. - $40,000 from Northampton County for 2023 Winter Village
Which funded projected lighting on buildings Downtown. - $900,190 to support Easton and Wilson Borough Police
Which funded the purchase of new radios, license plate readers, and cameras. - $215,000 to update Vanderveer Park
New playground equipment and landscaping with support from PA DCED and DCNR.
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Community & Economic Development
Physical Address
123 S Third Street
3rd Floor
Easton, PA 18042
Phone: 610-250-6719
Hours
Monday through Friday (except holidays)
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
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Olivia Bamford
Grant AdministratorPhone: 610-250-6725