Recently, Elizabethtown College received a grant from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program.

This grant is given by the state of Pennsylvania. It is dedicated to improving the region’s structures and is necessary to improve or maintain employment and revenue.

The grant was approved by Governor Tom Wolf and his administration. The grant was also supported by Representative Dave Hickernell and Senator Ryan Aument. Etown was awarded one million dollars.

The College is planning to use the money to further the construction of the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being, as well as parking near the Center.

The College also wants to make improvements to the tennis courts. The money will also be used to improve the walkways around campus.

The entire project is estimated to cost two million dollars. Etown plans to match the additional money not given in the grant in order to successfully complete the needed improvements.