HARRISBURG – Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) today announced the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has awarded a nearly $500,000 grant to Bucks County Free Library to fund a roof replacement project at the Quakertown branch.
The grant is intended to bolster broadband internet access in the community.
“Public libraries provide internet access to community residents and enable them to take advantage of the wide spectrum of learning and personal growth opportunities online,” Coleman said. “The internet is a vital tool for performing job searches, accessing health information and taking part in ongoing education initiatives. Access to high-speed internet service can help individuals and families get ahead in our modern society.”
The grant, funded through the federally backed Multi-Purpose Community Facilities Program, is part of a $45 million competitively awarded initiative to support projects that bolster high-speed broadband access for essential services, including work, education and health monitoring, using community anchor institutions.
To maintain transparency and ensure measurable progress, the PBDA requires grantees to submit quarterly and annual reports detailing the project’s advancement, and compliance with federal standards. A final report, due within three months of project completion, will outline the full impact of the grant, including outcomes, sustainability efforts and equity considerations. The final 10% of funding will only be released after a thorough review of this report.
This funding is part of a statewide, multi-year effort to improve access to high-speed internet.
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Contact: Robert Arena
484-861-4964