Pittman, Smith, Struzzi Announce $248,500 Grant for White Township Recreation Complex

November 9, 2026

HARRISBURG – State Sen. Joe Pittman (R-Indiana), State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson & Indiana), and State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), along with White Township Board of Supervisors Chairman Richard Gallo and White Township Recreation Director Ryan Shaffer announced White Township will receive a $248,500 grant for the White Township Recreation Complex.

The grant is a Community Conservation Partnership Program Grant (C2P2) which will help fund the construction of pavilion, internal loop trail, pedestrian walkway and fishing platform; installation of utilities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements.

“I was pleased to join with Rep. Struzzi and Rep. Smith to support White Township’s construction efforts and thoughtful plan for the recreation complex,” Pittman said. “Investing in recreational opportunities strengthens our local communities and helps to encourage more outdoor engagement.”

“Indiana County is a beautiful place to live and work,” Rep. Struzzi said. “I am proud to support projects that enhance accessibility to our wonderful local parks.”

“Recreation facilities bring people together, support healthy lifestyles and create opportunities for residents of all ages to connect and thrive,” Smith said. “This funding will help strengthen an important community resource and ensure it remains a place where families can gather, children can play and memories can be made for generations to come."

Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants are managed by the DCNR Bureau of Recreation and Conservation (BRC), builds connections between Pennsylvanians and the outdoors by supporting recreational improvements, natural resource conservation, and community revitalization efforts.

Representative Jim Struzzi
62nd District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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