State Rep. Anita Kulik, D-Allegheny, has announced that more than $815,000 in funding from the Neighborhood Assistance Program will support revitalization and affordable housing in McKees Rocks and Coraopolis.
The funding was awarded to the following:
- $546,250 to the McKees Rocks Community Development Corp. for its plan to revitalize business districts and create affordable housing, which includes a restaurant incubator, a workforce hub and a new 44-unit residential housing effort.
- $213,750 to the Coraopolis Community Development Corp. to improve downtown by improving the Community Resource Center, collaborating on Riverfront Park and providing grants for six business facades. It will also continue food security and social services efforts.
- $55,472 to LEVEL: Equity Buildings to acquire a single-family home for rehabilitation for its initiative to address affordable housing in McKees Rocks. The program provides education and support services to ensure long-term homeownership success for residents.
Kulik said she is proud to have helped secure funding that will make a real difference in the communities of McKees Rocks and Coraopolis.
“From affordable housing to business development and community services, these investments will help revitalize our neighborhoods and create opportunities for local families and entrepreneurs,” she said.
The Neighborhood Assistance Program offers tax credits to encourage businesses to invest in projects that improve distressed areas of communities. More information is available on the NAP impact brochure.
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