Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Expansion of Short-Term Funding Relief Program

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that the Pennsylvania Treasury Department's Budget Bridge Loan program will now accept applications from Pre-K Counts programs and organizations that provide rape prevention and response services as well as domestic violence prevention and support services for survivors.

"The response to Treasury's short-term funding solution has been positive, and I'm pleased to be able to expand this program to include organizations that provide critical services to more children and also to survivors of rape and assault. I'm using the tools available as state treasurer to make sure critical services can continue without interruption. These loans are a lifeline."

Eligible organizations must use the Budget Bridge Loan for immediate operating expenses as indicated by the loan agreement. Funds will be received shortly after the application is approved.

Last week, Treasurer Garrity announced $500 million in Budget Bridge Loans for Head Start providers and county governments to help support vital human services. Treasury expects to be able to expand the program to these additional organizations without increasing the original program amount.