Senator Tartaglione Announces $4.5 Million in RACP Funding for Community Development Projects

Philadelphia, PA, July 16, 2026 - State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-2, Philadelphia) today announced that more than $4 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funding has been awarded to transformative projects throughout the 2^nd Senatorial District that will expand educational opportunities, improve access to healthcare and affordable housing, and create vibrant community spaces for residents.

"These projects are investments in the future of our communities," said Senator Tartaglione. "They will create new opportunities for young people, expand access to healthcare and affordable housing, and strengthen the neighborhoods that make the 2^nd Senatorial District such a special place to call home. I'm proud to help bring these resources back to the people I represent."

The funded projects include:

• Liguori Academy Capital Improvements - $500,000
  • Funding will support renovations to create a building trades learning center featuring hands-on training opportunities and pre-apprenticeship certification programs for students, while improving accessibility through the installation of an elevator.
• Forman Arts Initiative Phase I - $250,000
  • Funding will help renovate and modernize existing buildings to create a hub for arts and cultural programming that supports local creative economies and provides educational opportunities for residents.
• Rock Youth Factory II - $1,250,000
  • Funding will support the renovation of a vacant warehouse into a youth recreation center offering programming and activities for young people in the community.
• 139 E. Clearfield PHA Development - $500,000
  • Funding will support the construction of affordable housing, community space, green infrastructure, and homeownership opportunities for Philadelphia families.
• Frankford Transportation Center Transit-Oriented Development - Frankford CDC - $1,000,000
  • Funding will support a mixed-use development featuring affordable housing, a fresh food market, and a full-service health center, bringing critical services and economic activity to the Frankford community.
• Children's Crisis Treatment Center II - HACE - $1,000,000
  • Funding will support the development of a new 38,000-square-foot behavioral health facility to expand access to mental and behavioral healthcare services for children and families.

The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program provides state funding for regionally significant projects that generate economic activity, support community development, and create lasting benefits for Pennsylvanians.

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