2023 GEDTF Awards Announced

On January 17, 2024 the QVCOG was made aware of several Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund (GEDTF) Grants that were awarded to member communities totalling $752,800 who utilized the organization during the application submission process during the Fall of 2023. The Project descriptions and award amounts can be found below. In the coming weeks, grantees should receive a formal award letter from the Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority. GEDTF grants are administered by the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County and are funded through gaming revenues. These grants provide financial support to municipalities, authorities, councils of governments, non-profits, and others to carry out important economic development projects in Allegheny County. Eligible projects promote local economic activities, create jobs, improve or create infrastructure, promote public safety, assist in workforce development, or improve recreational activities.

• Glen Osborne Borough – $134,800 for cured in place pipelining of 3,180 linear feet to replace old and deteriorated eight-inch clay sanitary sewer pipe along Beaver Road from Davis Lane to Sycamore Road.
  
• Haysville Borough - $200,000 to remove an existing stone wall, guardrail and excavation, as well as clearance and grubbing of an adjacent public right of way. The project will also include the construction of concrete culverts, milling and the installation of a jersey barrier wall.
  
• Leetsdale Borough - $228,000 to replace the existing deteriorated and hazardous Leetsdale Boat Launch Ramp.
  
• Kilbuck Township - $165,000 to repair Kilbuck Township’s sewers.
  
• Bellevue Borough - $25,000 to install a garbage enclosure; construct an ADA restroom building; implement sidewalks and accessibility routes connecting the restroom and the park; and relocate existing site elements.