Monroeville, PA, March 28, 2025 – State Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today announced $6,980,756 of state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants to support major infrastructure and community projects in Allegheny County. The funding will help drive economic growth and improve public resources through key investments in healthcare, education, and municipal services.
“These grants will provide much-needed financial support for projects that will benefit residents for years to come,” said Senator Pisciottano. “Investing in healthcare, education, and local government infrastructure is essential for strengthening our communities, and I am proud to help bring these funds back to our district.”
The RACP awards, authorized today by the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC), provide for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and historical improvement projects. Eligible grantees include local governments and counties, public authorities, Local Development Districts, and industrial development agencies.
Projects in the 45th District:
Mele & Mele & Sons, Duquesne – $2,300,000 – Mele headquarters in Duquesne City Center will complete work featuring a series of targeted site preparation activities to enable construction of new residential and commercial properties, along with public spaces.
Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville – $1,000,000 – Forbes Hospital Emergency Department will renovate and expand the existing ED while it is operational (with Rep. Markosek).
Clairton City School District – $500,000 – Clairton City School District will renovate the stadium, including replacing the grass field with an artificial turf field with storm water management, replacing the track with a paved walking surface, and installing new fencing, LED lighting, bleachers, and a modular press box.
Elizabeth Forward School District – $1,880,756 – a new gymnasium will be constructed at Elizabeth Forward High School (with Rep. Kuzma).
River Materials, McKeesport – $300,000 – the transloading expansion project includes renovating 3.82 acres of land at 211 Center Street in McKeesport and replacing the rood, HVAC, and exterior finishes.
Lysle Avenue Parking Garage, McKeesport – $750,000 – concrete restoration of the garage.
Brentwood Borough – $250,000 – new municipal building (with Rep. Benham).
Senator Pisciottano credited collaboration with fellow legislators in securing these grants, emphasizing the importance of state investment in local projects.
“I want to thank Reps. Markosek, Kuzma, and Benham who worked with me to make these projects a reality,” Pisciottano added. “By securing this funding, we are ensuring that our residents have access to top-tier healthcare, modernized educational facilities, and efficient government services.”
RACP projects are authorized in the Redevelopment Assistance section of a Capital Budget Itemization Act, have a regional or multi-jurisdictional impact, and generate substantial increases or maintain current levels of employment, tax revenues, or other measures of economic activity. RACP projects are state-funded projects that cannot obtain primary funding under other state programs.
Learn more the RACP program in Pennsylvania here.