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📢 Grant Opportunity in Pennsylvania: PA Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites (PA SITES) Program Pennsylvania is making moves to support the growth and competitiveness of local communities with the PA SITES program! This funding opportunity, launched by the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development, aims to enhance critical infrastructure and attract business investment across the state. Here’s a quick overview: ▪️ Purpose: The PA SITES program focuses on creating job-ready sites by improving infrastructure, preparing land, and enhancing facilities to make Pennsylvania more attractive to expanding industries. ▪️Funding Available: Grants and loan opportunities to address various site improvement needs ▪️Eligible Applicants: Counties, local government authorities, industrial development agencies, and other eligible entities with projects ready to boost Pennsylvania's economic landscape. ▪️Deadline & Details: Applications are open now! For more specifics, including eligibility criteria, application details, and funding requirements, visit the PA DCED website or contact us at Lionheart Advisors for guidance. If you’d like our support throughout the application process, we are here to help! #PASITES #GrantFunding #PennsylvaniaGrants #PAGrants #PAFunding #PennsylvaniaFunding #LionheartAdvisors

As we near the opening of the BEAD applications, make sure you take some time to look through our series of posts for Pennsylvania BEAD. You can also take some time to watch webinars put out by PBDA and join their next available office hour on November 12 at 10am. We will continue bringing you important BEAD updates for Pennsylvania and are here to support you in every step of the application process! Find information about the webinars and office hours below 👇 #PennsylvaniaBEAD #PABEAD #PennsylvaniaBroadband #BroadbandEquality #GrantFunding #BEADApplications #LionheartAdvisors https://lnkd.in/e3QmTPua

Are grant applications haunting your organization? Don’t let the complexities and compliance regulations spook you this Halloween! 👻 Lionheart Advisors is here to help you navigate the grant process with ease, so you can focus on what you do best. Let us handle the tricks and turn your funding journey into treats! Happy Halloween from our team at Lionheart Advisors 🎃 #LionheartAdvisors #Halloween #PittsburghGrants #PittsburghFunding #PennsylvaniaGrants #PennsylvaniaFunding #HappyHalloween #GrantWriting #FundingSolutions

Affordability and Accessibility Requirements for PA BEAD Projects ✅ One of the main goals of the BEAD program is to ensure affordable broadband access for all Pennsylvanians. For your project to qualify, you must meet certain affordability and accessibility requirements, including: Affordable Pricing Plans: Grantees must offer low-cost, high-speed service options for low-income households, with clear pricing caps. No Data Caps: Plans must provide unlimited data to all subscribers to eliminate access barriers. Accessible Service Options: Low-income and underserved communities should be prioritized, with easy enrollment in affordable plans. By meeting these requirements, your project won’t just expand broadband access—it’ll help make it accessible and affordable for all residents! #BEAD #PABEAD #BroadbandExpansion #LionheartAdvisors #PennsylvaniaBroadband #PABroadband #DigitalInclusion

We’re excited to be here at the Pennsylvania Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference! We’ve worked on several AML/AMLER/AMD applications and would love to talk with you about helping you secure funding through a successful grant application. Stop by our booth, comment below, or shoot us a message to connect. #AML #AMD #AMLER #PAAbandonedMineReclamation #AbandonedMineReclamation

The Importance of Workforce Development in PA BEAD Applications 👩🏭👨💻👩🔧 A strong workforce development plan is essential for a successful PA BEAD application. Applicants must show a commitment to hiring local workers, offering apprenticeship programs, and developing an inclusive workforce. Workforce development plays a key role in the project’s long-term success. Make sure your application includes a comprehensive workforce plan that prioritizes diversity and job quality, which will not only boost your project’s impact but also improve your application score. Workforce investment is an investment in community success! #BEAD #PABEAD #BroadbandExpansion #LionheartAdvisors #PennsylvaniaBroadband #PABroadband #DigitalInclusion

Understanding PA BEAD Matching Fund Requirements 💵 A key component of the PA BEAD application process is the requirement for matching funds. Applicants must provide at least 25% of the total project cost in matching funds. This match can come from a variety of sources, including private or state funding programs. Exceeding the 25% minimum match can significantly enhance your application score, showing a greater commitment to the project. Are you leveraging all available funding resources? Understanding and securing your match is essential to a competitive application. We can help you identify match funding and help craft your application. Stay tuned for more tips on how to optimize your funding strategies for PA BEAD applications! Have questions about the process? Drop them below! #BroadbandExpansion #PABEAD #BEADGuidelines #GrantFunding #BEADProgram #InfrastructureDevelopment #PABroadband #DigitalEquity #LionheartAdvisors

What Projects Are Eligible for PA BEAD Funding? We’ve covered the types of organizations who can apply for Pennsylvania BEAD funding, but it's essential to understand what kinds of projects qualify for funding. The primary focus is on expanding broadband service to unserved and underserved areas, ensuring that every Pennsylvanian has access to high-speed internet. Eligible projects must meet these key criteria: Broadband Network Deployment or Upgrades: Projects must target unserved areas (those with speeds less than 25 Mbps download/3 Mbps upload) or underserved areas (those with speeds less than 100 Mbps download/20 Mbps upload). Coverage of at Least 95% of the Locations in Your BSA: Each project must serve at least 95% of the Broadband Serviceable Locations (BSLs) within the chosen BSA (Broadband Serviceable Area). The goal is to maximize coverage and impact in the area you’re addressing. Meeting Minimum Speed Requirements: To qualify, your project must bring broadband services that meet or exceed speed benchmarks of 25/3 Mbps for unserved areas and 100/20 Mbps for underserved areas. To increase your chances of success in securing BEAD funding, ensure your project aligns with these criteria and demonstrates the ability to bridge the digital divide in a meaningful way. If you need help navigating these requirements or ensuring your application is competitive, reach out to us for expert guidance. Let’s work together to bring high-speed internet to every community that needs it! #PABroadband #BEAD #DigitalEquity #BroadbandExpansion #LionheartAdvisors #PBDA

🎉 Congratulations to Somerset County Library and Cheryl Morgan for being awarded an ARPA Multi-facilities grant for its Empower, Engage, Enrich: Somerset County Library's Room 26 Renovation Initiative to revitalize its spaces and expand digital resources for the community. We at Lionheart Advisors are proud to have supported the grant writing efforts. We'd like to extend our thanks to KINBER for including us on this project and for all of their incredible effort on this application as well. We can't wait to see the impact this project will have on Somerset County! #DigitalInclusion #SomersetCountyLibrary #LionheartAdvisors #GrantWriting #KINBER #ARPA #PBDA

🎉 Congratulations to the recipients of the ARPA PA Multi-Purpose Community Facilities Program grants! 🎉 Your hard work and commitment to enhancing community spaces in Pennsylvania is inspiring! Your successful application is testament to the amazing and important work you are doing. At Lionheart Advisors, we know the challenges of managing grant funds can be just as tough as the application process itself. We're here to support you with grant management services, so you can focus on delivering the programs that matter most to your community. Check out the amazing recipients of this funding here: https://lnkd.in/eHmC599D #GrantManagement #ARPA #CommunityDevelopment #LionheartAdvisors #Nonprofits #FundingSuccess #PennsylvaniaCommunities #PBDA