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Debra Dalrymple-Kleinfeldt
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Monday, October 31, 2011 at 1:52PM Campus facility directors:
Does your site lighting foster a safe and cohesive atmosphere? Is it energy-code compliant? Are new and old installations integrated? As a PASSHE open-end engineering services provider, BIA would be pleased to help.
BIA's Bryan Smith, RLA, ASLA and Bob Korp, AICP, LEED AP recently presented to the KAPPA Fall 2011 Conference on lighting guidelines for campus security, consistency and economy. See the linked material for items to consider in planning the lighting future of your campus.
Robert E. Korp, AICP, LEED AP - Manager of Projects
Barry Isett & Associates, Inc.
(610) 398-0904
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 3:14PM By Joe Hoffman - Grant Specialist, Barry Isett & Associates
The Pennsylvania Legislature passed, and Gov. Tom Corbett signed, the state budget for 2011-12. Despite worries that a new Administration, coupled with state budget woes, might signal a curtailment or even discontinuance of grant programs, valuable Pennsylvania grant programs remain and a few have even increased funding levels. Competition for these grants will be difficult; but opportunities remain for obtaining important startup or continuing funds for projects.
The following grant programs appear likely to be contained in next year’s funding.
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation - PennDOT
This program is designed to improve transportation capability to create safe and walk-able pathways across key intersections connecting important pedestrian corridors to educational centers within their communities. EXPECT A FALL START FOR THIS FUNDING.
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation - PennDOT
Two types of these initiatives exist. One involves the creation of transportation plans along important roadway corridors. The other involves funding for plan-approved streetscape projects within these corridors. ANOTHER FALL STARTER.
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation - PennDOT
This opportunity is designed to assist in the placement or repair of lights in key transportation areas and may be expanded to include bridge guardrails, signage, and retro-reflective markers as well. IT IS DUE MOST QUICKLY; WITH A JULY 29 DEADLINE.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission - PHMC
After at least two years of essentially zero funding, funding appears to be restored to the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission for rehabilitation, renovation and preservation of historic items of state and local significance. This will include tax credits. PROBABLY AVAILABLE LATER THIS FALL.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection – DEP
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - DCNR
While the results of the Marcellus Shale debate could surely expand these resources; there should be grant resources available in any case. The most likely candidates are brown-fields, land acquisition, and energy. THE DEP PORTION OF THESE FUNDS WILL BE DUE AUGUST 20.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection – DEP
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development - DCED
It is fairly certain that alternative energy grants and loans (solar, wind. geothermal, biofuels, etc.) will remain in the picture for at least another year. Traditional energy initiatives and energy audits are less certain but still possible. THE INITIAL SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANTS ARE DUE AUGUST 29.
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - DCNR
This program was the original park and recreation project fund before Growing Greener and dates back to 1993. In addition to funding traditional park and recreation projects, it is one of the few programs that offer state funding for opportunities as disparate as libraries and zoos. LIKELY TO SURFACE IN APRIL 2012.
Please also keep in mind that there will still be grants available through other mechanisms; including Federal programs, (after October 1), county, regional, and local programs; and private funds from banks, corporate sponsors, foundations, and angel and private investors.
Barry Isett and Associates is always willing to discuss your grant ideas or project suggestions at any time by calling 610-398-0904 or emailing Joe Hoffman at jhoffman@barryisett.com.
Monday, June 20, 2011 at 2:13PM 
Despite worries that a new Administration, coupled with state budget woes, might signal a curtailment or even discontinuance of grant programs, details are becoming clearer that valuable Pennsylvania grant programs will remain and in some cases may even be enhanced for the upcoming fiscal year beginning July 1. This appears likely regardless of the outcome of the Marcellus Shale Impact Fee deliberations currently taking place in Harrisburg.
When the budget is signed, possibly as early as Friday, June 24 or next Monday, June 27, the following grant programs appear likely to be contained in next year’s funding.
This program is designed to improve transportation capability to create safe and walk-able pathways across key intersections connecting important pedestrian corridors within communities.
Two types of these initiatives exist. One involves the creation of transportation plans along important roadway corridors. The other involves funding for approved streetscape projects within these corridors.
This opportunity is designed to assist in the placement or repair of lights in key transportation areas and may be expanded to include bridge guardrails, signage, and retro-reflective markers as well.
After at least two years of essentially zero funding, funding appears to be restored to the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission for rehabilitation, renovation and preservation of historic items of state and local significance. This will include tax credits.
While the results of the Marcellus Shale debate could surely expand these resources; there should be grant resources available in any case. The most likely candidates are brown-fields, land acquisition, and energy.
It is fairly certain that alternative energy grants and loans (solar, wind. geothermal, biofuels, etc.) will remain in the picture for at least another year. Traditional energy initiatives and energy audits are less certain but still possible.
This program was the original park and recreation project fund before Growing Greener and dates back to 1993. In addition to funding traditional park and recreation projects, it is one of the few programs that offer state funding for opportunities as disparate as libraries and zoos.
We will keep a close eye on the passage of the state budget and advise you of the outcomes. As the old saying goes, “it’s not over until it’s over”, which is particularly true when it comes to the Pennsylvania legislature passing the state budget. However indicators give me confidence that many state-funded grant programs will be included in the 2011-2012 budget.
Please also keep in mind that there will still be grants available through other mechanisms; including Federal programs, (after October 1), county, regional, and local programs; and private funds from banks, corporate sponsors, foundations, and angel and private investors.
Barry Isett and Associates is always willing to discuss your grant ideas or project suggestions at any time by calling 610-398-0904 or emailing Joe Hoffman at jhoffman@barryisett.com.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 3:22PM BIA' Alan Chyko is in the news! Gearing up for the March 19th Nationwide GPS survey!
NSPS Surveying USA Event to Celebrate National Surveyors Week - Pennsylvania News