Chester County commissioners unanimously approved $5 million in 2025-2026 Community Revitalization Program (CRP) grants at a recent meeting. The CRP grants will fund 12 projects in urban centers. The largest grant recipients include:

• $600,000 to the Borough of Spring City for improvements to Boat Launch Park
• $550,000 to the Borough of Phoenixville for the installation of a solar panel array at Phoenixville Recreation Center
• $540,000 to the Borough of Atglen for pedestrian safety and roadway improvements to the downtown

View the full list of grants on the county website. Several project types are eligible for CRP funding, including activities that support the county’s climate action plan, those that make improvements to streetscapes, parking facilities, parks and trails, as well as those aimed at curbing urban blight, and those related to sewer and water mains or stormwater drainage. “More recently, we added bonus points in the application process for any projects submitted … that promote affordable housing infrastructure, such as sewer and stormwater improvements, utility hookups, and the construction of streets and sidewalks,” said Dolores Colligan, director of the Chester County Department of Community Development.
Source: Chester County Press; 7/30/2025