Keller Engineers has successfully obtained and administered competitive monies for municipal projects for over 25 years. Funds have been used for planning, studies, design, and construction of infrastructure projects such as roads and bridges, water/wastewater, and recreation projects. |
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Our Grant and Funding Services Administrator, Marty Marasco, (pictured) has over 45 years’ experience researching and identifying grants and low interest or no interest opportunities, writing winning applications, project funding administration, and meeting reporting requirements.
Keller Engineers has established working relationships with state and federal funding agencies, including:
- PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
- PA Industrial Development Authority (PIDA)
- PA Infrastructure Investment Authority (PennVEST)
- PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
- PA Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
- Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA)
- PA Local Development Districts
- Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
- The US Economic Development Administration (EDA)
- Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
- United States Army Corps of Engineers
If you have questions about grant services, please contact Marty Marasco at mmarasco@keller-engineers.com or 814-696-7430.
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Speaking of funding… the following information was included in the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) March 5, 2021 edition of the Morning News... Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program Accepting Applications
The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) is accepting applications for grant funding until March 31. RACP is a commonwealth grant program administered by the Governor’s Office of the Budget for the acquisition and construction of regional, economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and historic improvement projects, which are authorized by the Capital Budget Itemization Act, have a regional or multi-jurisdictional impact, and generate or maintain employment, tax revenues, or other measures of economic activity.
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The 12th Annual Engineers Fight to CAN Hunger fundraiser began February 1st and ran through National Engineers Week, February 21st - February 27th.
Keller Engineers participated with local engineering firms to collectively raise funds to donate to the American Rescue Workers, a food bank in Hollidaysburg, PA. Keller Engineers employees contributed $2,000, while the collective group raised a combined total of $6,300.
Participating engineering firms consisted of Keller Engineers, Stiffler McGraw, Gwin, Dobson and Foreman, and McLanahan Corporation.
In 2020, the Engineers Fight to CAN Hunger contribution allowed the American Rescue Workers to purchase 43,759 pounds of food to feed local families in need, as well as repair equipment when necessary.
Our collaboration with local engineering firms has made a difference in Blair County for the past 12 years. We are proud to join forces with local firms to make a difference in our community!
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Keller Engineers employees participated in a 30-day water drinking challenge called Hydrate for Health. The goal was to drink 64 oz of water each day for 30 days.
Our Challenge came to an end in early February and the results are in...
Congratulations to the following winners:
**Consumed the Most Water: Nathan Patrick: 3,824 oz.
**Additional Top Five Water Consumption:
- Jared Keller: 3,808 oz.
- Ben Piper: 2,840 oz.
- Jeff Wos: 2,600 oz.
- Sam Mody: 2,496 oz.
**Most Improved Water Consumption: Ramon Melo: 2,200 oz.
Thank you to all employees who participated! This competition was a fun way to focus on staying hydrated and creating healthy habits. We hope to do this challenge again in the summer!
Pictured are a few winners with their prizes (left to right): Ben Piper, Nathan Patrick, and Jeff Wos. Don't they look happy and hydrated?
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Congratulations to Joel and Meghan Reese on the birth of their beautiful baby boy, Nolan!
Nolan made his debut on February 3, 2021. Big sister Clara looks pretty excited to have a baby brother! We are so thrilled for this new family of four! Congratulations!
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Keller Engineers is pleased to announce the addition of Sarah Kordish to our Transportation Division in Hollidaysburg, PA!
Sarah joined us in January 2021; she will be working with us temporarily for a few months to help with our bridge inspection workload.
Welcome to our team, Sarah!
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Position: Chief Highway Engineer
Years at Keller Engineers: 11+
What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?
A day at sea on a cruise Ship!
What was the last TV show you binge-watched?
The Blacklist
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pepperoni Pizza from Sal’s in Juniata
Who has had the biggest impact on your career?
Tom Morisi... he hired me in 2009 and has regretted it ever since.
If you came back in your next life as an animal, what animal would you be?
My Basset Hound. He sleeps 23.5 hrs a day.
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Mark your calendar! The date is set for the 17th Annual Keller Open / Paul Kirby, Jr. Memorial Golf Outing!
Join us on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Scotch Valley Country Club in Hollidaysburg, PA.
One-hundred percent (100%) of the proceeds from this golf outing stays in Blair County to help the local American Rescue Workers provide assistance to those in our community that need it most.
More information to come!
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Birthdays
Diana McClure, 3/10
Michael Pratt, 3/19
Stephanie Shoenfelt, 3/30
Kim Carr, 3/31
Anniversaries
Tom Morisi, 28 years
Ron Samuel, 16 years
Brian Jackson, 1 year
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Corporate Office (Hollidaysburg, PA): 814-696-7430
Branch Office (State College, PA): 814-231-2925
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