HB 2639
An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Nonprofit Security Grant Fund, further providing for administration.
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Bill overview
This bill modifies the Nonprofit Security Grant Fund in Pennsylvania’s laws. Specifically, it changes the process by which the commission reviews and approves grant applications, requiring a review within 90 days of submission. It also adjusts the maximum grant amounts and the requirement for non-state financial participation from applicants, offering an exemption for smaller organizations.
Key provisions
- The commission must review grant applications on a rolling basis.
- Applications must be reviewed and approved or denied within 90 days of submission.
- Grant amounts are capped at $75,000.
- Applicants can receive grants between $25,001 and $75,000.
- Eligible applicants with annual gross revenue under $250,000 are exempt from providing non-state financial participation.
- Non-State financial participation is a factor in grant approval, but not the determining factor.
- Eligible applicants can revise and resubmit denied applications.
Who is affected
- Nonprofit organizations
- Pennsylvania state government
- Homeland Security agencies
- Pennsylvania State Police
- Potential grant applicants
Notable changes
- Revised application review timeline (90-day limit).
- Adjusted grant amount caps.
- Modified requirements for non-state financial participation, including an exemption for small organizations.
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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