At last week\u2019s Antis Township meeting, Supervisors looked at proposed projects for this year\u2019s Pennsylvania Community Development Block Grant program.
\nBlair Senior Services submitted a request under the public services category. The project was described as the addition of a food heating cabinet to be located at the Bell Mansion site.
\nABCD Corporation also submitted a proposal under economic development describing their project as special economic development activities that lead to job creation and job retention.
\nThe other three proposals were Antis Township projects. One proposal was listed under housing rehabilitation while a second came under the project heading of removal of architectural barriers. This would provide upgrades at the Bellwood-Antis Township Community Park.
\nIt was also noted that the Blair County Housing and Redevelopment Authority would be willing to do housing rehabilitation activities in Antis Township.
\nAnd finally, once again, under public services, money will be set aside for the Antis Township Scholarship program.
\nSupervisors, through this yearly Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement, have an ongoing scholarship program for high school and college or technical school students who are current residents of Antis Township.
\nThe scholarships have been awarded to students for the past ten years.
\nThe scholarship program was created in 1998 to help high school seniors looking to go to college or technical school, however, money has been awarded to students currently enrolled in a higher education program.
\nEligibility is awarded on low to moderate income status. Interested individuals can fill out a short, one page survey to determine LMI status. The Blair County Planning Commission determines eligibility. Once LMI status is determined, students will receive scholarship applications.
\nThose applicants with LMI status are then referred back to the Bellwood-Antis School District Scholarship Committee. The committee reviews applicant\u2019s academic credentials and sends several candidates back to Antis Township.
\nThen, in consultation with the school district\u2019s scholarship committee, the Antis Township Board of Supervisors select candidates for scholarship funding.
\nMore information regarding the scholarship will be available at a later date.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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