Federal Funding Requests

Fiscal Year 2010 Funding Requests

Every year, my office receives hundreds of requests for funding and I do my best to help local non-profits, schools, police and fire departments, small businesses, and municipalities secure federal funding to provide services, create jobs, and grow the local economy. One of the avenues for federal assistance is through the annual appropriations, or budget, process.

Listed below are the projects I submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration for fiscal year 2010 (October 1, 2009 – September 30, 2010). These requests will be reviewed by the House Appropriations Committee and the relevant federal department or agency to ensure they meet program guidelines. It is important to note that there is no guarantee that any of these project requests will be funded. This is a year-long process and the earliest that funding would be made available is late 2009/early 2010.

For each of the project requests, I have listed the proposed recipient, the address of the recipient, the amount of the request, an explanation of the request, and justification of why the project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds. The amount of each request is based on the historical funding levels available through the relevant federal department or agency, and does not in any way reflect the merit of the project.

Accipiter Systems, Inc. – Next Generation Communications System
412 Fox Meadow Drive
Wexford, PA 15090
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Funding would be used to continue the development of a high bandwidth, energy efficient data communications system. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would significantly save energy, lower operational costs, and reduce the amount of equipment space and weight needed. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Army – Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center .

Acutronic USA, Inc. – Flight Motion Simulator
640 Alpha Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Funding would be used to develop a composite structure Hardware-in-the-Loop guided weapons system flight motion simulator. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would help to efficiently and accurately test the next generation of guided weapons systems. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Army – Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center .

Allegheny County Department of Public Works – North Park Lake
501 County Office Building
542 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Amount: $1,000,000
Funding would be used to restore North Park Lake, the largest of the County parks, by removing accumulated sediment. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because the Lake is a valuable asset to the local community, providing open space and recreational opportunities to visitors. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers .

Alle-Kiski Medical Center – Bedside Medication Verification System
1301 Carlisle Street
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Request Amount: $500,000
Funding would be used to purchase equipment, computer technology and other infrastructure needed to implement Bedside Medication Verification at Alle-Kiski Medical Center. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would ensure that the more than 160,000 patients served by the Alle-Kiski Medical Center will receive the timely and accurate administration of their medications. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Health Resources and Services Administration .

Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District – Emsworth Locks and Dams
1000 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Request Amount: $35,000,000
Funding would be used for the emergency replacement and repair of the Emsworth Locks and Dams, which are in an exigent condition. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because safe and reliable navigation of the Upper Ohio River is critical to the local economy. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers .

Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District – Upper Ohio River Navigation Study
1000 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Amount: $2,600,000
Funding would be used to continue the Upper Ohio River Navigation Study in order to determine the optimal plan for maintaining safe, reliable, efficient and environmentally sustainable navigation. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because safe and reliable navigation of the Upper Ohio River is critical to the local economy. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers .

Beaver County Economic Development – Fly Ash Demonstration
250 Insurance Street, Suite 300
Beaver, PA 15009
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Funding would be used to purchase equipment for a demonstration plan aimed at creating usable building bricks from industrial waste such as fly ash. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it would provide for the safe disposal of industrial waste and create a usable building material through an energy efficient process. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Energy – Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy .

Beaver County Economic Development – High Purity Magnetite
250 Insurance Street, Suite 300
Beaver, PA 15009
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Funding would be used to purchase equipment for a demonstration plan aimed at producing high purity magnetite that can be used to remove harmful toxins from the coal burning process. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it would help create jobs and make Beaver County a leader in environmentally-friendly industrial applications. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Energy – Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy .

Beaver County Minority Coalition – At-Risk Youth Program
206 Short 10th Street
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Request Amount: $100,000
Funding would be used to provide at-risk youth programs operated by the Beaver County Minority Coalition. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it will provide programs for youth in the community who are at-risk for participation in criminal activities. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Justice – Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

Beaver County Planning Commission – New Economy Business Park
Beaver County Courthouse
810 Third Street
Beaver, PA 15009
Request Amount: $500,000
Funding would be used to build a storm water system, sanitary sewer system, and water system in redeveloping a brownfield site in Ambridge. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because the future New Economy Business Park will enhance the local economy and create new jobs. The requested funding would be through the Environmental Protection Agency – State and Tribal Assistance Grants .

Beaver County Sheriff’s Office – Law Enforcement Technology
810 3rd Street
Beaver, PA 15009
Request Amount: $120,000
Funding would be used to purchase law enforcement technology and equipment. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would enable the Sheriff’s Office to better serve and protect the citizens of Beaver County. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Justice – Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS).

Bidwell Training Center – Electronic Health Record Training
1815 Metropolitan Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Request Amount: $250,000
Funding would be used to establish the Electronic Health Record Training Program to train students to be proficient in accurately documenting data and maintaining the electronic health record in a physician’s practice. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because the program will train individuals to assist in clinical duties, perform non-clinical tasks, and be proficient in all aspects of electronic record maintenance. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration.

Carnegie Mellon University – Buffalo Township Accelerator Program
426 Warner Hall
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Request Amount: $350,000
Funding would be used to support the development of a new business incubator utilizing the innovation resources of Carnegie Mellon University to catalyze the growth of knowledge-based companies in Buffalo Township. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would help create new companies and jobs for the local economy. The requested funding would be through the Small Business Administration .

The Cathedral Foundation – Scottish Rite Cathedral
110 E. Lincoln Avenue
New Castle, PA 16101
Request Amount: $400,000
Funding would be used to make improvements to the Scottish Rite Cathedral in New Castle, one of the sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would help restore a significant cultural asset and national treasure. The requested funding would be through the National Park Service – Save America’s Treasures program .

Celtic Healthcare, Inc. – Chronic Disease Management
150 Scharberry Lane
Mars, PA 16046
Request Amount: $100,000
Funding would be used to deploy a combination of tele-health technologies and expert clinical oversight to improve the chronic conditions of rural western Pennsylvania residents with limited access to healthcare. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would improve access to care and enrich the quality of life for patients. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Health Resources and Services Administration.

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh – Neurosurgery Center
1251 Waterfront Place, Floor 5
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Funding would be used to acquire equipment for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh’s expanded Neurological Center at the new world class Children’s Hospital Campus. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it would improve the quality of health care available to children throughout western Pennsylvania. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Health Resources and Services Administration.

Co-Exprise – Laser Scanning Technology
6000 Brooktree Road, Suite 200
Wexford, PA 15090
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Funding would be used to enable the utilization of laser scanning technology in order to shorten the time and lower the cost for resetting and modernizing the military’s small arms and crew-served weapons. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would help keep our troops safe and fully equipped with the optimum defense mechanisms they need to effectively complete their missions. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Army – Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center .

Community Center and Library Association
1220 Powers Run Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Request Amount: $300,000
Funding would be used to plan, design, and construct two modern facilities – a library and a community center. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because the new library and community center will help grow the center of town and be valuable resources for local residents. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiative .

Community College of Beaver County – Air Traffic Control Program
1 Campus Drive
Monaca, PA 15061
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Funding would be used to support the Air Traffic Control training program at the Community College of Beaver County. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because this unique training program will prepare new air traffic controllers to fill jobs at Pittsburgh International Airport and around the country. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Education – Fund for the Improvement of Education .

Converteam, Inc. – IPS Power Dense Harmonic Filter Design
610 Epsilon Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Request Amount: $2,000,000
Funding would be used to validate models of the existing DDG-1000 baseline harmonic filters through testing at the Florida State University’s Center for Advanced Power Systems Facility and to develop models for a hybrid filter design for DDG-1000 to be produced in western Pennsylvania. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would enhance performance of the hybrid filters for shipboard power systems and create jobs in western Pennsylvania. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Navy – Naval Sea Systems Command .

Crisis Center North – Domestic Violence Services
1008 Perry Highway
Pittsburgh, PA 15001
Request Amount: $250,000
Funding would be used to provide comprehensive prevention education programming to community members and ensure ongoing advocacy and counseling services to victims of domestic violence. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because Crisis Center North is the only domestic violence center in Allegheny County that provides in-person, 24-hour advocacy services responding to victims in need. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Administration for Children and Families .

Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County – Family Violence and Abuse Prevention
1218 West State Street
New Castle, PA 16101
Request Amount: $200,000
Funding would be used to provide counseling and advocacy services for victims of domestic violence in Lawrence County. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it will allow families to access counseling and advocacy services. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Administration for Children and Families .

Curtiss-Wright EMD – Propulsion Motor Technology
1000 Cheswick Avenue
Cheswick, PA 15024
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Funding would be used to support the completion of detailed design on a full scale XTM. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because the propulsion motor technology will increase power while utilizing half the size and one-third of the weight of current motors. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Navy – Naval Sea Systems Command .

Edgewater Steel – Brownfield Redevelopment
Allegheny County Economic Development
425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 800
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Request Amount: $500,000
Funding would be used for the planning, design and construction for the remediation and reuse of a former industrial site. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because the project will encourage economic growth by facilitating the conversion of an unproductive parcel of land to a mixed-use development that will contain residential, retail and office components. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiative .

Ellwood City Main Street Revitalization Project
Bell & 5th Street
Ellwood City, PA 16117
Request Amount: $250,000
Funding would be used for the planning, design, and redevelopment of downtown Ellwood City. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it will contribute to economic development and an improved quality of life for local residents. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiative .

Ension, Inc. – Collagen-based Wound Dressing
240 William Pitt Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Funding would be used to further the development of a new collagen-based wound care dressing. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would help reduce the morbidity and mortality rates of service members injured on the battlefield due to burns and infections following traumatic injury. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Army – Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center .

Farrell Area School District – Education Program
1600 Roemer Boulevard
Farrell, PA 16121
Request Amount: $250,000
Funding would be used to provide educational programming to increase the academic success of students. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it will help students learn and increase their opportunities for success. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Education – Fund for the Improvement of Education .

Fawn Township Sewer Authority – Water and Wastewater Project
3054 Howes Run Road
Tarentum, PA 15084
Request Amount: $200,000
Funding would be used to help construct sanitary sewers in the Lower Donnellville Road portion of Fawn Township. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would provide sanitary sewers to approximately 60 single-family homes and the Fawn Township Elementary School. The requested funding would be through the Environmental Protection Agency – State and Tribal Assistance Grants .

Harmar Township Police Department – Law Enforcement Technology
701 Freeport Road
Cheswick, PA 15024
Request Amount: $50,000
Funding would be used to purchase law enforcement technology and equipment. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would enable the Police Department to better serve and protect the citizens of Harmar Township. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Justice – Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS).

Heritage Valley Health System – e-Prescribing Initiative
1000 Dutch Ridge Road
Beaver, PA 15009
Request Amount: $500,000
Funding would be used to extend e-Prescribing capability to an additional 125 clinicians at Heritage Valley Health System. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would reduce medical errors, improve health outcomes, and lower costs. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Health Resources and Services Administration .

II-VI, Inc. – Domestic Production of Polycrystalline Laser Materials
375 Saxonburg Boulevard
Saxonburg, PA 16056
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Funding would be used to continue creating a domestic source and production capability for Polycrystalline Laser Gain Materials. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would produce critical components for use in future weapons systems. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Defense – Defense Production Act.

Innovative Bio-Therapies, Inc. – Transportable Renal Replacement Therapy
770 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 101
Warrendale, PA 15086
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Funding would be used for the continued research and development of a transportable renal replacement therapy for battlefield applications. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would address a problem that is affecting our nation’s wounded soldiers in battle. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Army – Walter Reed Army Institute of Research .

Jameson Hospital – Emergency Room Renovation
1211 Wilmington Avenue
New Castle, PA 16105
Request Amount: $500,000
Funding would be used to expand Jameson Hospital’s emergency room to meet patient capacity and install updates to the latest diagnostic and information technology. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because the new facility will be capable of serving 40,000 patients per year; be equipped for trauma, orthopedic, cardiac and obstetric patients; and replace outdated treatment rooms with better equipped, more functional facilities. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Health Resources and Services Administration .

KineticRay Energy – Hydroelectric Power
70 Sarver Lane
Wexford, PA 15090
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Funding would be used for the research and development of hydroelectric power technology. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would use existing dams in western Pennsylvania to generate electricity to power homes throughout the region. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Energy – Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy .

Koppel Fabrication Corporation – Advanced Gunner Protection Kit
7544 Big Beaver Boulevard
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Funding would be used to continue to develop, qualify and field new advanced gunner protection kits made from lightweight ballistic-grade Titanium. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would significantly improve force protection through better mobility, agility and maneuverability of U.S. Army vehicles. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Army – Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center .

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office – Law Enforcement Technology
430 Court Street
New Castle, PA 16101
Request Amount: $120,000
Funding would be used to purchase law enforcement technology and equipment. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would enable the Sheriff’s Office to better serve and protect the citizens of Lawrence County. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Justice – Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) .

Millennium Technology Park – Industrial Park Construction
Lawrence County Economic Development
100 E. Reynolds Street, #100
New Castle, PA 16101
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Funding would be used for the planning, design and construction of the Millennium Technology Park in Lawrence County. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because the Park would encourage the growth and development of businesses in order to create jobs and strengthen the local economy. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiative .

Mine Safety Appliances Corporation – Advanced Head Protection
121 Gamma Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Request Amount: $2,000,000
Funding would be used to evaluate materials and to develop a helmet integrated head protection system aimed at reducing and preventing war fighter Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would lead to fewer incidents of TBI and help improve the safety of our service members. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Army – Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center .

National Character Education Foundation – Character Education Program
314 S. Main Street
Zelienople, PA 16063
Request Amount: $120,000
Funding would be used to support a character education program designed to foster both behavioral and academic success for students. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because research shows that this program improves academic outcomes including increased scores and a reduction in high school dropouts. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Justice – Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention .

National Network of Digital Schools Management Foundation – Online Learning
1000 Third Street, Suite 2
Beaver, PA 15009
Request Amount: $500,000
Funding would be used to initiate the beginning phase of a regionalized approach to online education focusing on complimenting the existing school district curriculum with online options for public school students. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because one of the most significant developments in public education in the last decade has been the emergence of online schools for students in grades K-12. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Education – Fund for the Improvement of Education .

Neuro Kinetics – mTBI Screening Device
128 Gamma Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Funding would be used for the development and testing of a mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) screening device. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would more accurately and more quickly detect brain injuries and help treat and rehabilitate injured soldiers. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Navy – Naval Medical Center .

Penn State Beaver – Brodhead Cultural Center
100 University Drive
Monaca, PA 15061
Request Amount: $300,000
Funding would be used to renovate and upgrade the Penn State Beaver Brodhead Cultural Center. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would restore a community center that provides free and low-cost programs to the public. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiative .

Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse – Tech Belt Initiative
100 Technology Drive, Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Request Amount: $500,000
Funding would be used for the advancement and development of the Tech Belt Initiative, a collaborative effort to create jobs, increase entrepreneurship and build on successful small businesses in the Pittsburgh-Cleveland region. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would help start-up companies grow and create jobs for the local economy. The requested funding would be through the Small Business Administration .

Plextronics, Inc. – Photovoltaic Technology
2180 William Pitt Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Funding would be used to accelerate the use of printed electronics to enable flexible photovoltaic products, such as solar-powered maps and helmet-mounted panels, for the U.S. Air Force. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because this technology would provide soldiers with a new level of flexibility and self reliance in the battlefield. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Air Force – Air Force Research Laboratory .

Powercast Corporation – Wireless Control Sensors
566 Alpha Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Funding would be used to develop and prototype wireless control sensor technology that would control light, heat and power levels. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would significantly reduce the amount of energy used and thus lead to cost savings for the Defense Department. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Defense – Office of the Secretary of Defense.

ProcessProxy Corporation – Medical Biosurveillance Technology
300 Lawrence Avenue
Ellwood City, PA 16117
Request Amount: $2,000,000
Funding would be used for the deployment of medical biosurveillance and efficiency technology at Jameson Hospital and Department of Defense facilities. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would help eliminate medical errors, provide a more efficient program for tracking illnesses, and increase operational efficiency. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Army – Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center .

Robert Morris University – Veterans Entrepreneurial Training Project
600 Fifth Avenue, First Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Request Amount: $250,000
Funding would be used for training, counseling and mentoring programs that benefit veterans pursuing entrepreneurship opportunities. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would provide veterans who are returning home after their service with business development assistance through training and counseling. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration .

Second Baptist Church Ministries, Inc. – Community Center Project
24th Street and 10th Avenue
Beaver Falls PA 15010
Amount: $500,000
Funding would be used for the rehabilitation of a community center in an economically-depressed part of town. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it will be an asset to the entire community and provide services for area residents. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiative .

Sewickley Borough – Ohio River Boulevard Improvements
601 Thorn Street
Sewickley, PA 15143
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Funding would be used for signalization replacement, upgrades and related safety improvements on Ohio River Boulevard (Route 65). This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because the intersection is a primary access point for the region and the project would help reduce congestion and traffic delay. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Transportation – Federal Highway Administration – Transportation, Community, and System Preservation program.

StartingGate –Business Incubator for Security Solutions
2750 Constitution Boulevard
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Request Amount: $500,000
Funding would be used for business incubation services to accelerate the commercial development and fulfillment of priority first responder and homeland security products and services. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would provide security solutions and promote economic development in Beaver and Lawrence Counties. The requested funding would be through the Small Business Administration .

Tech 21 Advanced Technology Business Park
Allegheny County Economic Development
425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 800
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Funding would be used for the completion of offsite infrastructure improvements to permit the development of the Tech 21 Advanced Technology Business Park. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because the park will contribute to local economic development by creating jobs in the technology sector and encouraging growth in surrounding communities. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Transportation – Federal Highway Administration – Transportation, Community, and System Preservation program .

Thar Processes, Inc. – Solar Power
730 William Pitt Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Funding would be used to build and demonstrate an alternative energy prototype that will prove the feasibility of low cost solar power. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would help develop a new source of energy and meet the country’s energy needs. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Energy – Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy .

The Tyler Youth Group – At-Risk Youth Programs
605 Maratta Road
Aliquippa, PA 15001
Request Amount: $50,000
Funding would be used to provide for at-risk youth programming. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it will provide programs for youth in the community who are at-risk for participation in criminal activities. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Justice – Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention .

Velocity Magnetics, Inc. – Wind Technology
200 Green Ridge Road
New Castle, PA 16105
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Funding would be used to research and develop technology to convert wind power into electrical energy. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it would help develop a renewable source of energy. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Energy – Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy .

West View Borough – Volunteer Fire Company Project
441 Perry Highway
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
Request Amount: $200,000
Funding would be used for the planning, design, and construction of Station 297, Volunteer Fire Company #3. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because the project would improve volunteer fire protection for the residents of the Borough of West View and the surrounding area. The requested funding would be through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiative .