BUCKS COUNTY – July 16, 2026 – Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) along with Representative Shelby Labs (R-143) announced today $1,250,000 in state funding.
- $500,000 for DiaVac Biotech Company in Plumstead Township
- $750,000 for Doylestown Waste Recycling in New Britain Township
RACP grant funds for DiaVac Biotech Company will support prevailing-wage eligible activities including architectural/engineering services, project management, permitting, bonding, general conditions, cleanroom and laboratory build-outs, specialized casework and biosafety hoods, mechanical/plumbing/fire suppression, HVAC, electrical systems, and insurance/safety.
“This investment in DiaVac Biotech will support research, create good-paying jobs, and strengthen Pennsylvania’s life sciences sector,” said Senator Santarsiero. “By funding the specialized infrastructure needed for cleanrooms and laboratories, we’re helping grow a company that contributes to public health innovation and long-term economic development in our region.”
RACP funds will support planned facility upgrades including the demolition of Doylestown Waste Recycling’s current recycling facility, and the construction of a new facility over the same footprint. The new building will house a picking station that allows recycled materials to be sorted from non-recycled materials, and a grinder that reduces the volume of such materials. The new facility will also feature an underground stormwater collection basin.
“Modernizing our recycling infrastructure is an important step in addressing climate change and protecting our natural resources here in the 10thSenate District,” said Senator Santarsiero. “These upgrades at Doylestown Waste Recycling will improve material recovery, reduce landfill waste, and strengthen stormwater management at the site. I’m proud to support this project that will help lower emissions, protect local waterways, and move our region toward a more sustainable future.”
“These projects improve the infrastructure our communities rely on while creating opportunities for future growth,” said Representative Labs. “When state and local partners work together, we can make meaningful investments that strengthen our communities and support the long-term success of Bucks County.”
The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) is a Commonwealth grant program administered by the Office of the Budget for the design, acquisition, and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and historical improvement projects. RACP projects are authorized in the Redevelopment Assistance section of a Capital Budget Itemization Act, have a regional or multi-jurisdictional impact, and generate substantial increases or maintain current levels of employment, tax revenues, or other measures of economic activity. Local investment is required to receive an RACP grant.
Additional information about RACP can be found on the Office of the Budget website.
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