Centre officials concerned about future of grant funding for rural communities

Centre officials concerned about future of grant funding for rural communities

BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Centre County is continuing its efforts to apply for the Community Development Block Grant Program despite concerns about its future funding. The grant has historically been used by the county to fund crucial water and sewer projects, benefiting rural communities that lack alternative funding sources. Mark Higgins, the chair of the county commissioners, expressed concern over the program's future, noting that it has zero…