Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Bristol Borough and Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County will receive state funds as part of the Main Street Matters Program.
Bristol Borough will receive $200,000 for decorative streetlight upgrades on Mill Street, and Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County’s Accessible Housing Program will receive $150,000.
The grants are administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
Every community in our Commonwealth has a Main Street, and I’ve seen firsthand how critical they are to local economies. Our Main Streets are the beating hearts of our communities — and the economic strength of our towns and cities is directly tied to the success of small businesses and our Main Streets. That’s why my Administration has made investing in our Main Streets a priority, and today we’re delivering a historic amount of support for dozens of projects across the Commonwealth. Every Main Street matters — and I’ll continue bringing people together to invest in and improve our communities,” Shapiro said when the grants were announced at the 2025 National Main Street Now Conference in Philadelphia.
Last summer Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger joined local leaders in touring small businesses in downtown Bristol, highlighting major investments by Governor Josh Shapiro’s bipartisan 2024-2025 budget to support downtown business districts, create jobs, and spur the economy across Pennsylvania.
This program is an exciting funding tool that will help main streets and downtowns across our Commonwealth achieve their full potential as economic hubs,” said Siger.
“The Shapiro Administration is focused on making these types of bold, meaningful investments to provide a higher quality of life for Pennsylvanians as well as our growing businesses and thriving communities.”
81 grants were awarded and funded through $20 million allocated in the 2024-2025 state budget according to officials.
