As part of the commemoration of America’s 250^th anniversary, the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission recently announced just over $2.2 million in Keystone Historic Preservation grants to 38 entities, including three townships. The commission awarded grants from a highly competitive pool of 115 applications.  

Keystone Historic Preservation Grants provide funding to support projects that identify, preserve, promote, and protect historic and archaeological resources in Pennsylvania for both the benefit of the public and the revitalization of communities. Funding also supports municipal planning initiatives that focus on historic resources or may be used to meet building or community specific planning goals. The program also supports construction activities at resources listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.  

Townships receiving a grant include:  

• East Coventry Township, Chester County: $97,399 

• Schuylkill Township, Chester County: $5,316 

• South Middleton Township, Cumberland County: $100,000 

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