Monroeville, PA, November 18, 2025 – State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today announced $1,863,612 in Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund (GEDTF) grants to support economic development projects across Allegheny County.
“These grants are investments in our communities, and I’m happy to help bring these funds back to Allegheny County,” said Senator Pisciottano. “From improving public facilities to supporting local job creation, GEDTF funding helps advance projects that make our region stronger and better prepared for future growth.”
GEDTF projects in Senator Pisciottano’s district receiving funding include:
- Brentwood received$160,000 for the Brentwood Community Park parking lot rehabilitation (with Rep. Benham)
- VC Waterfront Development received $25,000 for the West Homestead Barge & Marina (with Rep. Goughnour)
- White Oak received $105,000 for the White Oak Veteran’s Memorial Project (with Rep. Goughnour)
- Clairton Municipal Authority received $55,000 for the Park Avenue Storm Sewer Separation (with Rep. Goughnour)
- McKeesport received $140,000 for the Renziehausen Park Bandshell Improvements (with Rep. Goughnour)
- Executive Building in McKeesport received $55,000 for renovations and redevelopment (with Rep. Goughnour)
- Dravosburg received $100,000 for the Dravosburg Ballfield parking lot (with Rep. Inglis)
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council of Pittsburgh in West Mifflin received $60,000 for construction and renovation (with Rep. Inglis)
- Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics received $45,000 to expand Aviation Maintenance Training and Workforce Development (with Rep. Inglis)
- West Elizabeth Sanitary Authority received $85,500 for a roof replacement (with Rep. Kuzma)
- Elizabeth Township received $300,000 for the Richard Maha Park Improvement Project (with Rep. Kuzma)
- Elizabeth Borough received $200,000 for the Riverwalk ADA accessible walkway (with Rep. Kuzma)
- Monroeville received $75,000 for the Tall Trees Amphitheater lighting and ADA accessibility (with Rep. Markosek)
- Turtle Creek received $55,000 for PA DEP Storm Sewer Separation Project (with Rep. Markosek)
- North Versailles received $55,000 for road resurfacing (with Rep. Markosek)
- Plum received $55,000 for Holiday Park Phase 4.5 (with Rep. Markosek)
- East Pittsburgh received $50,000 for Quarry Field safety improvements (with Rep. Markosek)
- Logans Ferry Heights VFD in Plum received $128,112 for vehicle upgrades and safety equipment for first responders (with Rep. McAndrew)
- Castle Shannon received $25,000 for Fountain Street stairs and retaining wall (with Rep. Miller)
- Braddock received $40,000 for street reconstruction (with Rep. Salisbury)
- Heritage Community Initiatives in North Braddock received $50,000 for the Heritage Nutrition Services kitchen equipment (with Rep. Salisbury)
Senator Pisciottano thanked several state officials for their roles in bringing these funds back to the district, noting his partnerships with State Representatives Jessica Benham, Dan Goughnour, John Inglis, Andrew Kuzma, Brandon Markosek, Joe McAndrew, Dan Miller, and Abigail Salisbury.
“I’m proud of the teamwork that went into securing these awards,” Pisciottano added. “We want to help our constituents and bring funds back from Harrisburg to boost the communities we represent in Allegheny County, and it is a pleasure to work with these state representatives to do just that.”
The GEDTF program, administered by the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC), provides financial assistance to awardees to carry out important economic development projects that strengthen local infrastructure, support business growth, and expand community assets. Eligible applicants include municipalities, authorities, councils of government, non-profit organizations, and for-profit businesses.
More about RAAC funding is available online, and more information about CFA programs and funding is available here.