Three Grants Awarded for Projects in 183rd District, Mako Says

May 21, 2025

HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced almost $450,000 in Local Share Account grants from gaming revenues have been awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to projects within Northampton and Lehigh counties.

Local Share Account grants support economic development, job training, community improvement and public interest projects through gaming funds under Act 71 of 2004.

“I’m pleased to support these worthwhile projects that will benefit the community,” Mako said. “Our first responders need training to be prepared to answer emergency calls, while our municipalities need to have equipment in order to maintain public spaces. Finally, we should do all we can to keep our community’s rich history alive for generations to come.”

Those receiving grants were:
• East Allen Township – $292,283 to renovate the Dech House for use as a community historical center.
• Northampton Borough – $120,000 to purchase a training prop for the Northampton Fire Department to conduct firefighter training scenarios.
• North Whitehall Township – $30,000 to purchase a tractor with attachments to aid the public works department in cutting grass and maintaining community parks.

Mako partnered with Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) on the funding for the East Allen Township project.

The 183rd District includes Lowhill and North Whitehall townships and Slatington Borough in Lehigh County. It also consists of Allen, East Allen, Lehigh and Moore (part) townships, and Bath, North Catasauqua, Northampton and Walnutport boroughs in Northampton County.

Representative Zachary Mako
183rd Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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