The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, chaired by Sen. Gordner (R-Columbia), announced the award of their 2006 grants to a dozen different projects and will shortly announce the opening of its 2007 application round.

Projects included a protocol for determining the feasibility of installing wind energy facilities in rural communities, rural drinking water quality and a study of failing septic systems.

A list of all projects funded is available online.

For more information about the 2007 grant solicitation or to receive a copy, call the Center at 717-787-9555 or visit the Center for Rural PA website.

1/20/2006