The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced that $3.6 million in grants are being distributed across the state for programs to prevent underage and dangerous drinking, and support local prevention efforts. That includes over $133,000 coming to our area.
Since the program started in 1999, the PLCB has awarded over $28 million and have funded various programs including enhanced police patrols, programs through Mothers Against Drunk Driving and others.
Locally, the Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission was awarded $48,482 to create public service announcements, training efforts for the Responsible Alcohol Management Program, the PLCB’s Alcohol Education Conference, alcohol free programming and program evaluation. The IUP Research Institute will receive $40,970 for training for the Alteristic Green Dot Bystander Intervention Program, NASPA Strategies Conference, the PLCB alcohol education conference, drink covers, and training for the PLCB’s Alcohol Awareness for Student Leaders and Influencers Training. Renda Media and Digital will receive $50,000 for radio advertisements and a YouTube video contest.
