Two Lebanon County businesses receive PA redevelopment grants totaling $4.2m

Two Lebanon County businesses will share $4.25 million in redevelopment grants designed to help spur job growth and bolster the local economy.

The grants, which were awarded through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, were announced Friday in separate press releases from Gov. Josh Shapiro's office and state Rep. John Schlegel, who represents the 101st Legislative District encompassing both businesses.

Recipients are:

"I advocated for these economic development projects, and I am gratified that the funding has been approved," Schlegel said in a statement. "These are important projects in our district and will help strengthen our local economy."

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According to the release from Shapiro's office, the reimbursement grant program "supports essential design, acquisition, and construction projects across the Commonwealth. The program funds projects with regional or multi-jurisdictional impact, promoting economic growth, creating jobs, increasing tax revenue, and contributing to vibrant, resilient communities."

The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program began in 1986 and is administered by the Office of the Budget to provide funds for regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvement projects. Statewide, more than $590 million in grants were awarded through the program last week.

More information on the grant program is available online .