Rep. Kelly announces new grant funding for Erie's 'Ironworks Square' project at former Erie Malleable Iron site

ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and leaders of the Erie County Redevelopment Authority (ECRDA) announced a new $1.5 million grant to further construction on the new Ironworks Square project, located at the former Erie Malleable Iron site in the City of Erie. This announcement comes after Rep. Kelly secured $3 million in Community Project Funding for the project in 2022.

The new $1.5 million grant was made possible after ECRDA applied for funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission. Rep. Kelly wrote a letter of support for ECRDA's grant request on behalf of the project.

"This project is a great example of local and federal leaders working together to improve the Erie community," Kelly said. "By providing additional funding for this project, we are furthering our commitment to create jobs in the City of Erie and to breathe new life into this historic property. I look forward to working with the Erie County Redevelopment Authority and local leaders to finish the job."

Following the announcement, Rep. Kelly toured the property -- located on West 12th St. in Erie's iconic manufacturing corridor -- and received an update about the progress this year.

BACKGROUND

Ironworks Square, located at the site of the former Erie Malleable Iron on West 12th St. in the City of Erie, is a 70,000 square foot property owned by the Erie County Redevelopment Authority (ECRDA). ECRDA is planning to turn site into a mixed-use facility for local businesses.

In 2022, Rep. Kelly secured $24.8 million in Community Project Funding -- federal aid designated toward local infrastructure and community-focused projects -- including $3 million for the Ironworks Square project.

About the Appalachian Regional Commission
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is an economic development agency of the federal
government and 13 state governments focusing on 423 counties across the Appalachian region.
ARC's mission is to innovate, partner, and invest to build community capacity and strengthen
economic growth in Appalachia and help the region achieve socioeconomic parity with the nation.

More information is available at www.arc.gov