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This bill establishes the Waterfront Redevelopment Grant Program to revitalize coastal waters and waterfronts across Pennsylvania, with the primary goals of creating jobs, stimulating private investment, increasing property values, and providing public waterfront access. The program will be administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development, which will create a Waterfront Redevelopment Fund in the State Treasury to support these efforts. Potential applicants, including municipal governments, county governments, and economic development authorities, can apply for grants by submitting a detailed waterfront redevelopment plan that outlines the project's economic impact, geographic scope, and community benefits. To be considered, applicants must provide matching funds of at least 25% of the total project cost and demonstrate how their project will contribute to economic revitalization, provide public access, or improve environmental conditions. The department will review applications within 60 days and can award grants for purposes such as property acquisition, infrastructure improvements, demolition of outdated facilities, and environmental response activities. At least 85% of the fund's money will be used for grants, with up to 15% allocated for administrative purposes, and the department is authorized to seek additional funding from federal and private sources. The bill also requires the department to conduct statewide public outreach about the program and submit annual reports to the General Assembly detailing expenditures and progress.

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