Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced last week that the Treasury Department will provide $500 million to Head Start providers and county governments to ease the impact of the ongoing state budget impasse. The money will be made available through a short-term investment loan program.
Treasury will contact eligible organizations directly. To qualify, the funds must be used for immediate operating expenses. Approved applicants will receive the money within two business days. They must repay it within 15 days after the state releases budget funds for Fiscal Year 2025–26. The loans carry a 4.5% annual interest rate.
About the Harrisburg Regional Chamber
For 140 years, the Harrisburg Regional Chamber has served as the region’s catalyst for economic prosperity. The organization combines business, community, and economic development services to enhance the region’s vitality and livability. The Chamber is a five-star accredited chamber through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce—a distinction held by fewer than 1 percent of chambers nationwide.
